Are Feadog whistles good?
This magnificent little D whistle made by Feadog of Ireland is a brilliant whistle to either get started with or to play on professionally. Although its clarity of tone is less than perfect (especially on the high register) it has a pretty concentrated, traditional sound.
Where are Feadog whistles made?
Dublin, Ireland
The Feadóg “Original Irish Whistle” is 100% manufactured at our premises in Dublin, Ireland and is the oldest commercially produced tin or penny whistle in Ireland.
How do you play Feadog whistle?
The whistle should face downwards and away from you at a 45 degree angle. Place your dominant hand at the bottom and your other hand at the top of the tube. Do not use your pinky finger unless you are supporting the whistle while playing certain notes or when playing the largest (and lowest) tin whistles.
What is the best high D whistle?
3 Great Loud High D Tin Whistles
- Chieftain Thunderbird. Pros. Cons.
- Susato Kildare. Pros. Cons.
- Dixon DX204 Brass. Pros. Cons.
How long is a low D whistle?
Piece lengths are 9.1″/231mm (head), 8.2″/208mm (upper body), and 8.2″/208mm (lower body). The whistle is 23.1″/587mm long assembled. A joint between the hands means that the player can adjust the angular position for comfort.
What is a low D tin whistle?
The low whistle is often used for the playing of airs and slow melodies due to its haunting and delicate sound. The most common low whistle is the “Low D”, pitched one octave below the traditional D whistle. A whistle is generally classed as a low whistle if its lowest note is the G above middle C or lower.
Is a recorder the same as a tin whistle?
Tin Whistles and Recorders are both fipple flutes but are not the same instrument. Tin whistles are diatonic instruments (7 notes) while recorders are chromatic instruments (12 notes). The average tin whistle also typically has a softer sound than your average recorder.
Should I buy a tin whistle in C or D?
When you’re just starting the tin whistle it’s a little intimidating making a choice because there are so many different types of whistles. The most common tin whistle is D–almost all fingering charts and tutorials are designed for a D whistle, therefore, a D whistle is the most ideal choice for a first whistle.
What is the best low D whistle?
Top 3 Best Low D Whistles
- Chieftain Thunderbird. Pros. Cons.
- Susato Kildare Low D Whistle. Pros. Cons.
- Dixon Polymer Low D Whistle. Pros. Cons.
Where does the feadog tin whistle come from?
The Feadóg original Irish whistle has been and continues to be manufactured in Ireland since 1978 and is sold in many countries worldwide. The Feadóg Irish Tin Whistle is the ideal Irish gift for people of all ages!
Is there free shipping on feadog school whistles?
CLICK FOR SCHOOL WHISTLES. 5% off AND FREE shipping on orders over 50 whistles. FREE shipping on orders from 30-50 whistles of our box of 10 Feadóg whistles. I ordered several books and a tin whistle, made a change from my original order, and they shipped it out the very same day.
Can you play campfire songs on the feadog whistle?
Campfire songs to play on the Feadog whistle this summer! Oh yes! It’s that time again where flowers blossom, the temperature increases and summer is in the air. Going on a camping trip this summer to the forest, mountains or… 5 Christmas songs to play on the Feadog Whistle by Joao Ferreira Nollaig Shona Daoib!
What’s the key of the Irish penny whistle?
This original Irish brass Penny whistle is a “favorite” Here at Ant Hill music! Made in Dublin, Ireland enjoy this feadì_g brass whistle in the key of ‰ûïd‰û, which includes fingering chart and international instruction sheet with several songs to get any beginners and students started.