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works on E too

General fingering concept of the cran is:

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feel free to swithc it up a bit

NYC...Midtown Manhattan Sam Ash music store is located at 160W 48th St. There are many music stores on that block. Sam Ash will have a few of the cheap whistles but there are several stores that may have a different whistles. One shop comes to mind...a small family type shop. It's next to sam ash, s...

Where is the staue now? I will be going to Phil within the next month or two...for some odd reason I'd definitely like to see this piece.

Very nice playing all around.

I'm find particullarly interesting the bohdran beat. It's very modern, very much like a rap or rock beat (base and snare) with a swing, yet it still holds the traditional quality I ultimately desire.

Zoe, I had the same exact expeience. But...when recording yourself, you realise your weakness...and strengths. Recording youself, and listing to the recording, is such a useful tool. In just a few weeks after recording myself again and again, I noticed a vast improvement. I'm sure you will too. So t...

So...who is Mr. Dixon? I think???he resides down south...but does he? Mr. Dixon… Perhaps you could comment…I’m sure it would be much appreciated. How did he/you get involved? So many questions, not enough beer, time, nor cigarettes. FWIW

I agree. Much applause……(clapping)……I have a plastic Dixon whistle…It’s great…I wish I could make whistles to the standards of Dixon.

The man played 2 whistles at once! Most awesome!

Rolling a low d = cran

it can done several ways...here's a popular method

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Also works on e

I always felt that breath virbrato was more difficult than finger virbrato (at least to accomplish at will). The breath verbrato, without a doubt (IMHO), offers a far more interesting, even though more subtle, effect than finger vibrato.

Vibrato... I would say is not "necessary"...But I do like the technique…not only in airs, but also in quicker pieces.

I bought a plastic one for about $35 (USD). I think it was worth the price. For solo playing...it is very nice. It has a mellow tone, except perhaps in the upper, upper register. For the majority of tunes, I enjoy the sound it makes. However, when I play this whistle with a group it becomes very obv...

that was a really cheap trick!

Anyway...same to you and the rest

I would immage a drill press would be a better tool than a drill gun