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... S model. Very useful for transposing from G to A or for playing in keys like E major, F sharp minor, B major, B dorian, etc. As I've mentioned ... of whistle that I like; it has a squeaky-clean tone with zero "chiff," and it requires a lot of "push" in the second octave ...

... about them off the shelf, the half-dozen or so that I have in various keys play quite well. Or I should say, most of them do. I have one, a brass ... you can hear what I mean: https://voca.ro/1lsbSuOkqw7t I like a bit of chiff, but this almost sounds like it's got a frog in its proverbial throat ...

Review from Chiff and Fipple newsletter 2002 by Dale Wisely. Your ... tuning slide (very well made) is configured a bit differently. The dimensions of the window and the blade ... you for the next issue. I want to know about other keys, prices, etc. Stay tuned. In the meantime, Ted Wilson's ...

Review from Chiff and Fipple newsletter 2002 by Dale Wisely. Your ... tuning slide (very well made) is configured a bit differently. The dimensions of the window and the blade ... you for the next issue. I want to know about other keys, prices, etc. Stay tuned. In the meantime, Ted Wilson's ...

... about tone, playability, wind requirements, chiff, and what happens when you play that whistle ... to change. Reviews that demonstrate a range of keys in one model, often with multiple other whistle ... whistles with that same bore size will respond differently. That affects wind requirements, ...

... curved windways corresponding to the curvature of the bore have less chiff and attack, but sound sweeter and are more stable. However, if you ... my design, particularly for how to scale each feature across the keys! Fascinating instruments, all.

... Firth flute has been on eBay for months. It's different beast entirely from what we're talking about. Smaller holes. Missing keys, plugged holes, Ivory rings. Deals occasionally ... through the document). So anyone searching Chiff might find this link from the terms I just included. ...

... FLUTES - Baubet and Di Mauro Hello forum - this is my first post on Chiff & Fipple. I am posting to tell of my great experience in purchasing ... he prefers wood over delrin when making an instrument with this many keys - not because delrin is a lesser material, but because it's harder than ...

... for professional quality recording, with precise notes with nice character, top to bottom of the octaves, no breaking apart of the notes, little chiff. Not too concerned about loudness, because that's taken care of by microphones. I want the tone to have a bright Irish whistle character and not ...

... the same on two rows, but the accidental keys on the top (third) row, including the very important C# are in different places. I play Wheatstone system, but lots ... is a forum out there concertina.net similar to Chiff and Fipple. Join and ask questions. :D Oh yeah, ...

... and ruin the sweet clean sound. Without any chiff or airiness in the sound, this whistle sounds ... is such a difference between Thunderbirds in keys but this is a sibling to the C but not a twin. ... Goldie F - Again, this whistle is just in a different category. It takes much less air than ...

... is Used. M&E 6 key flute in D made by Michael Cronnolly, used, keys appear to be in good condition, joints need to be regreased, comes with ... broken off key on the foot joint and worn case. Previous owner a fellow chiff & fippler believed the piccolo was made by Hawkes & Son in ...

... sweet clear tone... I dont really go after 'chiff'. So my mellowdog sat less played. However, ... wanting to play varied repertoire in various keys. I know this works against me, but can't help ... may not even be conscious of. All whistles are different to one extent or another, and they usually ...

Hello Everyone! I will continue making keyed flutes up to 6 keys for the forseeable future. Part of my decision earlier was due to the wear ... that my potential Folk Flute clients read a certain contentious thread on Chiff and Fipple and now see that I am the Donald Trump of Flute Making and ...

Okay - Chiff and Fipple knowledge-base, I have one of those "What is my flute worth" questions. ... Cocus, simple silver or nickel silver rings, normal cap, pewter plugs on the bottom 2 keys. Needs a little bit of repadding, cleanup, and mortise adjustmant for the foot joint ...