I love the Killarney ones, they sound so smooth and sweet. I think that each one of them all has its own personality; I've enjoyed listening to every single one
the Clarke Original is my favourite, I have it too and it's the one I mostly use. It has the sweetest, most airy sound and is more easy going on the high notes
All conical bore instruments tend to be less harsh up in the high register. They are often better tuned, as well, though that is not guaranteed. The octaves are often more accurate.
Clarke original is quite nice, but I find it a lot easier to run out of breath with. And unfortunately it’s not tunable, which I find to be a major downside!
The notes didn't become super clean and crisp till you hit the Dixon dx005. They all sounded good and she did her best to mitigate the tone differentiation in the upper octaves but you could still hear it in the less expensive whistles
I've been interested in the Tin Whistle for many years but could never get one due to parents or roommates.. luckily my wife and 2 year old don't care. Lol. I've been watching your videos for the last 3 days for comparisons, songs to learn, beginners guides and everything in between. Just ordered the Woodi High D Whistle (after seeing your video) and the Clarke Sweetone High D. So excited to learn how to play! Keep the videos up!!
They say they don't care now, just wait till you get it and start practicing. Lucky for you the 2 year old probably can't voice their opinion much. Pretty much all practice I do has to be sans wife.
The Chris Wall Sweet Brass is by far the best in my opinion. It has the least amount of chiff and has the purest sounding notes. I know the traditional Irish music lovers like the chiff but I like playing many genre's of music and less chiff is my preference. Thanks for the side by side comparison of these D whistles!
@@SlyDogStudios Chiff: the initial sound made by air leaving the mouth of a wind instrument (such as an organ, flue pipe or a flute or a whistle) at the beginning of a note The chiff is a sudden, short-lived burst of upper harmonics that occurs whenever a note is sounded.
I will also say I think the Carbony and Chris Wall sound the best. I like the Dixon as well, but the 2 former have such an amazing tone, and transition into the 2nd octave very well!
Oh my, it does not matter which one you play - they all sound sweet in your hands. For my ear Clarke Original has the most distinctive sound and character - it’s not for everybody, but I like it very much.
I only recently found out tin whistle existed. The first place I found to buy one (hadn't found your channel yet) was in Killarney, so I bought the Killarney in nickel. It is the only thing I have from my homeland and I love the Irish postage stamps as well. So, it does hold a special meaning to me. That said, Chris Wall sweetbrass is my way top favorite, all the way. Thank you for your tutorials, I just about practice every day in between my farm work or at the end of a long day. I have yet to coax any faeries out of the woods, but I will keep trying. Many sweet thanks to you!
I liked the Chris Wall and both Killarney ones a lot. The Dixon was nice too especially for its price point. The Clarke Sweetone is the undisputed king of the cheap whistles.
That was a great video! I listened while I was working and I could hardly make out a difference between the whistles. I honestly liked the sound of the cheaper ones a bit more than the more expensive whistles. I think the Chris Wall sounded the best overall though.
Y'know, of the many tunes I've learned from your channel, I think "Ashokan Farewell" is my favorite. Just a lovely basic melody that holds up to all sorts of experimentation with ornaments. And it sounds fantastic on any whistle, we now know!
Started learning how to play the penny whistle ever since COVID kicked off. CutiePie has been such a great teacher! Best channel on TH-cam for penny whistling! (Is that a thing? penny whistling, did I just make that up?)
Interesting comparison. I think in general higher prices do translate into better quality, but prices rise much more significantly than quality. Personally I love wooden whistles. My favourite whistles are from Jon Swayne. Keep up the great work on your channel!
I just ordered a brass Killarney Whistle in D based on your video. I have a 25-year-old one I picked up at the Shannon Airport for a few pounds but want to move to the next step with a solid whistle. Thanks for the demo.
Thank you for the comparison! I liked the Chris Wall Sweetbrass most and I am also a fan of the sound of the Dixon whistle - I have a DX006 which sounds familiar. :-)
That was a great video because you demonstrated each flute with the name and prices on screen, less hunting for me to do. I like the brass ones, even the cheap ones sounded nice.
Beautifully edited! Loved hearing the differences, because I've often wondered if spending more money makes that much of a change. I can see by your body language some whistles take more effort. Tx you. (PS I ordered the Carbony yesterday...😳🥳)
I have been watching this channel for a long time and remember all these whistles)) and even now when I saw them all, the chris wall and clarke original remain my love
I loved the comparisson. Tough clearly there are differences, there are not proportional with the cost of the instruments. A talented musician like you can make sound beatiful any of those.
I got the Clark yesterday as an impulse buy and it’s good to see that it’s possible to make it sound nice. Damn. I guess that’s what practice sounds like.
The Dixon sounds amazing for the price, I think.. I love my carbony whistle, though. It is hard to justify spending so much on a whistle after hearing the Dixon though. The Chris wall was my second favourite, but it sounds so quiet on the lowest few notes? Beautiful tune, also. I had the privilege to accompany a great violinist playing this at a friend's wedding, but on ukulele. It was also played at a friend's mums funeral. Sound so nice on the whistle
Agree. To my amateur ear the sound was the most meaty with Dixon. Don't see any advantages in more expensive pieces. Also material seems to play more difference than the brand (price). As usual.
You commented to someone's question about your preferred whistle if you could have only one. Thank you. I have now ordered the Chris Wall. I want a quieter whistle as I have a new cat who is rather nervous. Previous cat would leave the room when I first began playing, but did learn to accept it if I didn't play for too long, but I think this cat will be different!
Low D follow up would be great. I found it most interesting when you hit the low octave D and compared the loudness. I also thought it interesting how the wood whistle was way different to the metal and polymer whistles.
Thank you! I always recommend the step up to the Clark D with the wooden fipple for people who need a little less piercing top notes with their beginners. We have a few of them as well. Great comparison. Thank you!
I absolutely love listening to you play! It brings back memories of when I got my first bamboo whistle. I don't know why, but hearing tin whistles always brings a tear to my eye.
I'm interested in an affordable instrument I can pack in my bag when I'm outdoors for weeks. I'm also very Irish so this sounds like an interesting place to start. Thank you for your recommendations.
Fantastic video. Thank you. I have two Carbony whistles, a D and an A. I’ve met Rob a few times, he lives about forty minutes away. Super smart guy - and good piper!
Thank you for this interesting Demonstration. This showed me that the most expensive is not always tops. I like the Clark Original the best and thank to you dear lady I am going to buy it. Bless you.
The carbon fiber is so so so cool! It wasn’t my favorite sound but I have a carbon fiber guitar and a carbon fiber ukulele so now I want a carbon whistle 😂. Great video 💖🙏💖.
They honestly all sound good, but I have a slight preference for the Chris Wall Sweetbrass. The air requirements on the Clark always seem high to me, so as you were playing I felt like I was out of breath.
Amazona vídeo! There's a huge difference! I have a cheap whistle but I'm planning to buy a DX005 soon, and this video just motivated me! Thanks stephanie
Hey! Thank you for this video! It was the most useful one I could find this year...Pity I have just bought a Tony Dixon Nickel whistle, I would have considered DX005 or the Chris Wall Sweetbrass...or the Killarney Nickel. They sound way much better than the DX Cupro...and now I see the Sweetbrass is even tuneable...(Yep, I've just found your Sweetbrass review :( ) Well anyway, so much better and more useful to see comparison videos above single reviews. Really-really grateful for you and for this video! (now I know what I'll ask for Christmas :D :D )
I tried some of the shown High-D whistles (Clark, Dixon, Killarney) and was not very impressed with tonal quality. My favourites are (all perfect in tune and tuneable - otherwise its not funny to play in a session, when you're sharp and quite unbearable all the time): Susato Kildare (ABS plastic) - very strong and clear, not so good if you're looking for a smooth, warm sound Burke Brass Session - sweet, a little bit more narrow sound, but very distinctive, very easy to play in the high octave Gene Milligan (Ebony, Delrin mouthpiece - quiet/practice mouthpiece) - a little bit breathy in the lower octave, very sweet and clear (both!!) in the higher octave, very easy and responsive to play Roy McManus (Ebony) - strong lower octave, strong and a little bit breathy higher octave, very distinctive sound, needs more pressure but gives you a lot of creative freedom (my favourite)
I've got a couple of Dixons and they are really nice. They also make a good choice for a child as they sound nice (important if you have to listen to them practice) and can stand up to a bit of carelessness, especially the monobody ones.
Thanks, Stephanie! I loved the sound of the Chris Wall Sweetbrass. Sweet indeed! Not as loud as many others but it sounded very clear. For the budget choice, the Clarke Sweetone seems hard to beat. Unlike some other commenters, I didn't like the breathy sound of the Original. Of course, there is more to them than just the tonal quality so I'd understand if pro players may spring for one of the more expensive ones...
Aho Stephanie, This is a wonderful song. After rewatching your tutorial for it I think it's doable on my High Spirits high C Native American style flute sense it has a better range into the second octave than anything else I've got in N.A.F.. Of course I'll also be playing it on my Clark C whistle so as to check my work for accuracy. As for your whistle comparisons, I'm partial to the Killarney and the Setanta whistles. Be well Toksa Akhe Mitakuye
Low whistle comparison would be nice, i was thinking about getting one, but yes the price is a little bit high, so it would be nice to know if there is a cheap one with nice tone
I suggest searching Becker Whistles. I have a low D four other whistles form James. They are handmade form white PVC. Mellow tone and very affordable. Here... www.beckerwhistles.com Another make with modest prices... www.goldfinch.eu Poland
I got my Clarks original in a toyshop in Cornwall for £7 and it's still my favorite whistle. After years being carried in my boot it's got a little crook in it, and the fipple has gone a bit loose and requires readjustments every now and then...but it has such a sweet sound I can't bare to give it up...
Thank you so much for all these valuable contents. I'm a tinwhistle starter abroad and I'm starting with sweet tone. Hope to be successfull indeed. Regards.
Just found your channel, and you've inspired me to pick up a whistle! I've been looking for my instrument and this may finally be it ❤ i used to play recorder when i was little so i'm excited to give it a go. Thanks! I'll be back to learn from you
Thank You for the comparisons... They are so helpful to a newcomer to choose a preferred sound. Any other comparisons would also be appreciated so I can develop an ear for the tones. You are so generous with all of your instructions and demo's... You are the BEST Coach/Instructor that I have found on the internet!
I had you on my second screen as I worked, and was surprised as I glanced across to see you playing a different one each time. The only one where a noticeable change in sound made me glance across was the elm one, as it has a weaker, less rich tone than the others, which to me sound pretty much identical.
Love my Dixon and I own plenty of far more expensive whistles. Chris Wall is nice but I prefer his composite version. The brass is too chiffy for me. Killarney is great but to thin for my comfort. Love the weight, though. Carbony is so easy to play it takes your breath away because there is absolutely no back pressure-many breaths! I do like my O'Brien wood and Delrin whistles. My Burke is great by clogs easily. The Whistle Tutor loves Humphreys. Would like to try!
I have the Original Clarke Sweetone, however, I don't like the ridge on the back, finding it uncomfortable. The Chris Wall Sweet Brass has a nice mellow sound and I will have to give it a look. Still getting that breathing down for all the notes, but, I am 69 yrs old and a beginner.
Very nice. I suggest a more rigorous comparison would be to play the whistles unseen and unnamed. It is too easy to form ideas about a whistles quality just on it name or maker.
👏 Hi Steph -Thank you once again for bringing back Jay Ungar's 1982 "Ashokan Farewell" which, by the way, was used for the title theme in Ken Burns' 1990 PBS miniseries: “The Civil War." The American Civil War, as you may know, was fought from 1861 to 1865 which left between 620,000 and 750,000 persons dead and myriad others wounded and missing in action - lest we forget. The American Civil War remains the deadliest military conflict fought on American soil. The tin whistle, among other instruments, captures the essence of this great tune as we reminisce the valor of those intrepid Americans who fought and died on both sides. John 15: 13 😢
Agreed about the tin whistle (I have many, including a John Sindt) , but the violin carries the tune more soulfully. The "double stops" (drone sounding) can't be replicated by any tin whistle.
The Chris wall was probably my favorite. I only have two cheap D whistles (Clarke original and sweettone). My most expensive whistle is actually a Susato Oriole Bb. Because... Bb. Bb is best key
Oh wow same! I have a high D clarke sweetone and a Susato Oriole Bb too. It was expensive as hell for me but I love it because it's the perfect sound, not too high nor too low, and the whistle isnt too small but also not too big that would make it harder to play.
I’m so glad you mentioned a metal allergy. I’ve got a find a way to test the nickel on the brass before I think about getting either. I hate the weird taste of some metals in my mouth, and even when I touch them I notice a difference…
1.Chris Wall. Clark Sweetone #2 and best "value". #3 the Setanta, clean high notes. Price point dropped it from second. Are the Clark Sweetones relatively similar in quality from production unit to unit?
That Chris Wall Sweetbrass sounded so melodic and smooth. Less harsh, more shiny and round!
That Chris Wall... definitely.
I love the Killarney ones, they sound so smooth and sweet. I think that each one of them all has its own personality; I've enjoyed listening to every single one
The Chris Wall is by far the best. The octave change sounds so smooth and overall a wonderful tone.
I really like the sound of the Clarke original.. I have a Sweetone Clarke
the Clarke Original is my favourite, I have it too and it's the one I mostly use. It has the sweetest, most airy sound and is more easy going on the high notes
Look at this...www.thewhistleshop.com/catalog/whistles/inexpensive/Clarke/Tweeked/tweeked.htm
Agreed, and it's made of tin, which is the whole point!
All conical bore instruments tend to be less harsh up in the high register. They are often better tuned, as well, though that is not guaranteed. The octaves are often more accurate.
Clarke original is quite nice, but I find it a lot easier to run out of breath with. And unfortunately it’s not tunable, which I find to be a major downside!
Check out a tweaked by Jerry Freeman.
The Killarney Nickel was my favorite!
Once more all I hear is that "it's the player, not the instrument". Honestly even the £6 one sounded good in your hands.
It's not the listeners it's the speakers
@@shatteredglasssculpture That being said, the Dixon sounded alright for the price. 🤔
@@1Flyingfist the dx005 is a good whistle
I personally liked the sweet brass the best
The notes didn't become super clean and crisp till you hit the Dixon dx005. They all sounded good and she did her best to mitigate the tone differentiation in the upper octaves but you could still hear it in the less expensive whistles
I've been interested in the Tin Whistle for many years but could never get one due to parents or roommates.. luckily my wife and 2 year old don't care. Lol. I've been watching your videos for the last 3 days for comparisons, songs to learn, beginners guides and everything in between. Just ordered the Woodi High D Whistle (after seeing your video) and the Clarke Sweetone High D. So excited to learn how to play! Keep the videos up!!
They say they don't care now, just wait till you get it and start practicing. Lucky for you the 2 year old probably can't voice their opinion much. Pretty much all practice I do has to be sans wife.
Buying my wife noise cancelling headphones for Christmas. It's a present for me really
@@heebieggs you made me laugh hard 🤣
@@heebieggs Heck, just trade her in for a different wife.
The Chris Wall Sweet Brass is by far the best in my opinion. It has the least amount of chiff and has the purest sounding notes. I know the traditional Irish music lovers like the chiff but I like playing many genre's of music and less chiff is my preference. Thanks for the side by side comparison of these D whistles!
It made me want to run out and buy one.
@@piperian3962 It can last more than 3 years to be made so you would wait a lot sadly.
What is chiff?
@@SlyDogStudios Chiff: the initial sound made by air leaving the mouth of a wind instrument (such as an organ, flue pipe or a flute or a whistle) at the beginning of a note The chiff is a sudden, short-lived burst of upper harmonics that occurs whenever a note is sounded.
@@wgandy9541 Thank you! Yeah, definitely would like less of that haha
I will also say I think the Carbony and Chris Wall sound the best. I like the Dixon as well, but the 2 former have such an amazing tone, and transition into the 2nd octave very well!
I think the carbony sounded good, but almost too perfect. Like it didn't have the character that some of the others did.
$75 really is not bad at all! I think I like the sound of the Chris Wall best.
Oh my, it does not matter which one you play - they all sound sweet in your hands. For my ear Clarke Original has the most distinctive sound and character - it’s not for everybody, but I like it very much.
Watched this randomly from the Ashokan Center while researching whistles ;)
I only recently found out tin whistle existed. The first place I found to buy one (hadn't found your channel yet) was in Killarney, so I bought the Killarney in nickel. It is the only thing I have from my homeland and I love the Irish postage stamps as well. So, it does hold a special meaning to me. That said, Chris Wall sweetbrass is my way top favorite, all the way. Thank you for your tutorials, I just about practice every day in between my farm work or at the end of a long day. I have yet to coax any faeries out of the woods, but I will keep trying. Many sweet thanks to you!
I liked the Chris Wall and both Killarney ones a lot. The Dixon was nice too especially for its price point. The Clarke Sweetone is the undisputed king of the cheap whistles.
I watched this and purchased a Dixon DX005, and it is my first whistle. Very much liked it, thanks for this video.
I LOVE THE ASHOKAN FAREWELL!!! I could put this video on repeat and listen to it for hours.
Thank you!
Why not learn it and play it whenever you're in the mood? Then play the theme from "Titanic", or "Shenandoah"
That was a great video! I listened while I was working and I could hardly make out a difference between the whistles. I honestly liked the sound of the cheaper ones a bit more than the more expensive whistles. I think the Chris Wall sounded the best overall though.
Y'know, of the many tunes I've learned from your channel, I think "Ashokan Farewell" is my favorite. Just a lovely basic melody that holds up to all sorts of experimentation with ornaments. And it sounds fantastic on any whistle, we now know!
Wasn’t expecting Ashokan Farewell, pleasantly surprised. Sounded amazing.
Started learning how to play the penny whistle ever since COVID kicked off.
CutiePie has been such a great teacher!
Best channel on TH-cam for penny whistling! (Is that a thing? penny whistling, did I just make that up?)
A brilliant way to compare whistles and with an amazing tune! Thank you, Stephanie! You're amazing.
This was really interesting, hearing them beside each other. Low D would be good. I love this channel ❤️
What was the name of the tune. It wasn't in the links on screen! 🤣
@@gartmorn it's Ashokan Farewell
@@gartmorn Here is the link you are looking for. It is a lovely tune. th-cam.com/video/_NNr18-E9BU/w-d-xo.html
Nice tune 🎶 nicely played 👏 ♥ I have a weston African blackthorn that plays really nice but requires a lot of air.. 🇮🇪 ✌️ ☺
Interesting comparison. I think in general higher prices do translate into better quality, but prices rise much more significantly than quality. Personally I love wooden whistles. My favourite whistles are from Jon Swayne. Keep up the great work on your channel!
I just ordered a brass Killarney Whistle in D based on your video. I have a 25-year-old one I picked up at the Shannon Airport for a few pounds but want to move to the next step with a solid whistle. Thanks for the demo.
Thank you for the comparison! I liked the Chris Wall Sweetbrass most and I am also a fan of the sound of the Dixon whistle - I have a DX006 which sounds familiar. :-)
That was a great video because you demonstrated each flute with the name and prices on screen, less hunting for me to do. I like the brass ones, even the cheap ones sounded nice.
Beautifully edited! Loved hearing the differences, because I've often wondered if spending more money makes that much of a change. I can see by your body language some whistles take more effort. Tx you. (PS I ordered the Carbony yesterday...😳🥳)
I have been watching this channel for a long time and remember all these whistles)) and even now when I saw them all, the chris wall and clarke original remain my love
Thanks for the excellent comparisons. Very helpful. Love those Carbony whistles!
I loved the comparisson. Tough clearly there are differences, there are not proportional with the cost of the instruments.
A talented musician like you can make sound beatiful any of those.
I got the Clark yesterday as an impulse buy and it’s good to see that it’s possible to make it sound nice. Damn. I guess that’s what practice sounds like.
Thanks for doing the comparisons. I find it helpful to hear the same song on each.
The Dixon sounds amazing for the price, I think..
I love my carbony whistle, though. It is hard to justify spending so much on a whistle after hearing the Dixon though.
The Chris wall was my second favourite, but it sounds so quiet on the lowest few notes?
Beautiful tune, also. I had the privilege to accompany a great violinist playing this at a friend's wedding, but on ukulele. It was also played at a friend's mums funeral. Sound so nice on the whistle
Agree. To my amateur ear the sound was the most meaty with Dixon. Don't see any advantages in more expensive pieces. Also material seems to play more difference than the brand (price). As usual.
You commented to someone's question about your preferred whistle if you could have only one. Thank you. I have now ordered the Chris Wall. I want a quieter whistle as I have a new cat who is rather nervous. Previous cat would leave the room when I first began playing, but did learn to accept it if I didn't play for too long, but I think this cat will be different!
Low D follow up would be great. I found it most interesting when you hit the low octave D and compared the loudness. I also thought it interesting how the wood whistle was way different to the metal and polymer whistles.
Thank you for making this comparison，I should say I love DIXON Dx005
Thank you! I always recommend the step up to the Clark D with the wooden fipple for people who need a little less piercing top notes with their beginners. We have a few of them as well. Great comparison. Thank you!
I absolutely love listening to you play! It brings back memories of when I got my first bamboo whistle.
I don't know why, but hearing tin whistles always brings a tear to my eye.
Excellent video! I just ordered a Killarney brass whistle for my girl friend who has Irish roots. Love and support from Canada!
I'm interested in an affordable instrument I can pack in my bag when I'm outdoors for weeks. I'm also very Irish so this sounds like an interesting place to start. Thank you for your recommendations.
Fantastic video. Thank you. I have two Carbony whistles, a D and an A. I’ve met Rob a few times, he lives about forty minutes away. Super smart guy - and good piper!
Very nice and helpful demo. Thanks.
It's just unbelievable that an 8€ flute, like Clarke Sweetone, sounds so amazing.
Thanks for the video and the tutorial, from Spain.
Thank you for this interesting Demonstration. This showed me that the most expensive is not always tops. I like the Clark Original the best and thank to you dear lady I am going to buy it. Bless you.
Love your videos informative and so lovely to listen
The Chris Wall is really sweet, lovely !!!
The carbon fiber is so so so cool! It wasn’t my favorite sound but I have a carbon fiber guitar and a carbon fiber ukulele so now I want a carbon whistle 😂. Great video 💖🙏💖.
I loved Killarney Brass. It has the sharpest notes quality. And to be very honest I didn't like the wood one.
Honestly I found it much too bright-sounding
Making me feel better about my growing collection of whistles! As long as I have fewer than you, I'm ok
These comparison videos of yours are extremely useful. Gonna splash out on a brass Killarney now. Cheers!
They honestly all sound good, but I have a slight preference for the Chris Wall Sweetbrass. The air requirements on the Clark always seem high to me, so as you were playing I felt like I was out of breath.
That’s going to really help when I am ready to buy a new one! Thank you SO very much!
Amazona vídeo! There's a huge difference! I have a cheap whistle but I'm planning to buy a DX005 soon, and this video just motivated me! Thanks stephanie
Hey! Thank you for this video! It was the most useful one I could find this year...Pity I have just bought a Tony Dixon Nickel whistle, I would have considered DX005 or the Chris Wall Sweetbrass...or the Killarney Nickel. They sound way much better than the DX Cupro...and now I see the Sweetbrass is even tuneable...(Yep, I've just found your Sweetbrass review :( )
Well anyway, so much better and more useful to see comparison videos above single reviews.
Really-really grateful for you and for this video! (now I know what I'll ask for Christmas :D :D )
I tried some of the shown High-D whistles (Clark, Dixon, Killarney) and was not very impressed with tonal quality.
My favourites are (all perfect in tune and tuneable - otherwise its not funny to play in a session, when you're sharp and quite unbearable all the time):
Susato Kildare (ABS plastic) - very strong and clear, not so good if you're looking for a smooth, warm sound
Burke Brass Session - sweet, a little bit more narrow sound, but very distinctive, very easy to play in the high octave
Gene Milligan (Ebony, Delrin mouthpiece - quiet/practice mouthpiece) - a little bit breathy in the lower octave, very sweet and clear (both!!) in the higher octave, very easy and responsive to play
Roy McManus (Ebony) - strong lower octave, strong and a little bit breathy higher octave, very distinctive sound, needs more pressure but gives you a lot of creative freedom (my favourite)
I would like to try a McManus, but I've never encountered a local player who has one.
Nice to hear them in comparison, thank you! I'd be interested in hearing your Bb whistles next to each other! :)
I only have 2, the susato and the carbony :)
great comparison. I too liked the Chris Wall Sweet brass
I've got a couple of Dixons and they are really nice. They also make a good choice for a child as they sound nice (important if you have to listen to them practice) and can stand up to a bit of carelessness, especially the monobody ones.
Thanks, Stephanie!
I loved the sound of the Chris Wall Sweetbrass. Sweet indeed! Not as loud as many others but it sounded very clear.
For the budget choice, the Clarke Sweetone seems hard to beat. Unlike some other commenters, I didn't like the breathy sound of the Original.
Of course, there is more to them than just the tonal quality so I'd understand if pro players may spring for one of the more expensive ones...
Aho Stephanie, This is a wonderful song. After rewatching your tutorial for it I think it's doable on my High Spirits high C Native American style flute sense it has a better range into the second octave than anything else I've got in N.A.F.. Of course I'll also be playing it on my Clark C whistle so as to check my work for accuracy.
As for your whistle comparisons, I'm partial to the Killarney and the Setanta whistles.
Be well
Toksa Akhe Mitakuye
Low whistle comparison would be nice, i was thinking about getting one, but yes the price is a little bit high, so it would be nice to know if there is a cheap one with nice tone
I suggest searching Becker Whistles. I have a low D four other whistles form James. They are handmade form white PVC. Mellow tone and very affordable. Here...
www.beckerwhistles.com
Another make with modest prices...
www.goldfinch.eu Poland
They all sound awesome! but to be fair, I am more impressed with the Lego Castle in the background :D
I got my Clarks original in a toyshop in Cornwall for £7 and it's still my favorite whistle. After years being carried in my boot it's got a little crook in it, and the fipple has gone a bit loose and requires readjustments every now and then...but it has such a sweet sound I can't bare to give it up...
Thank you so much for all these valuable contents. I'm a tinwhistle starter abroad and I'm starting with sweet tone. Hope to be successfull indeed. Regards.
Just found your channel, and you've inspired me to pick up a whistle! I've been looking for my instrument and this may finally be it ❤ i used to play recorder when i was little so i'm excited to give it a go. Thanks! I'll be back to learn from you
Make sure you get a D whistle! ❤️❤️
@@CutiepieTinWhistle ahh thank you! Appreciate it 🙏🥳
Thank You for the comparisons... They are so helpful to a newcomer to choose a preferred sound. Any other comparisons would also be appreciated so I can develop an ear for the tones. You are so generous with all of your instructions and demo's... You are the BEST Coach/Instructor that I have found on the internet!
Thank you for this , so good to hear the comparisons . Nicely played too 👍
The song at 355 is ashokan farewell ahh it reminds me of the old wild west from the Missouri to the rockie mountains of colorodo
Chris Wall Sweetbrass🎶😍👍🏻and after that, Clarke Original👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Love your videos CP learning loads.
I had you on my second screen as I worked, and was surprised as I glanced across to see you playing a different one each time. The only one where a noticeable change in sound made me glance across was the elm one, as it has a weaker, less rich tone than the others, which to me sound pretty much identical.
Thank you for the comparison. I enjoyed your video very much.
Love my Dixon and I own plenty of far more expensive whistles. Chris Wall is nice but I prefer his composite version. The brass is too chiffy for me. Killarney is great but to thin for my comfort. Love the weight, though. Carbony is so easy to play it takes your breath away because there is absolutely no back pressure-many breaths! I do like my O'Brien wood and Delrin whistles. My Burke is great by clogs easily. The Whistle Tutor loves Humphreys. Would like to try!
I love all the Clarke tin whistles , they are so relaxing
Thank you so much for this very interesting comparison of your tin whistles.
I like the Chriss Wall and the Killarney tin whistle. I'm in love with them!
I have the Original Clarke Sweetone, however, I don't like the ridge on the back, finding it uncomfortable. The Chris Wall Sweet Brass has a nice mellow sound and I will have to give it a look. Still getting that breathing down for all the notes, but, I am 69 yrs old and a beginner.
(-: This was extremely helpful for me to decide. Thank you very much for recording it.
So beautiful, I love the Dixon
This was exactly what I needed, thanks for making this video!
The sound and look of that Carbony! 😍
Awesome! I totally enjoyed this.
Very nice. I suggest a more rigorous comparison would be to play the whistles unseen and unnamed. It is too easy to form ideas about a whistles quality just on it name or maker.
Ashoken Farewell? I will listen alllllllllll day on repeat!
chris wall followed by the clarke with the wooden mouth piece..
I like the Setanta. Warm and clear.
👏 Hi Steph -Thank you once again for bringing back Jay Ungar's 1982 "Ashokan Farewell" which, by the way, was used for the title theme in Ken Burns' 1990 PBS miniseries: “The Civil War." The American Civil War, as you may know, was fought from 1861 to 1865 which left between 620,000 and 750,000 persons dead and myriad others wounded and missing in action - lest we forget. The American Civil War remains the deadliest military conflict fought on American soil. The tin whistle, among other instruments, captures the essence of this great tune as we reminisce the valor of those intrepid Americans who fought and died on both sides. John 15: 13 😢
Agreed about the tin whistle (I have many, including a John Sindt) , but the violin carries the tune more soulfully. The "double stops" (drone sounding) can't be replicated by any tin whistle.
I want one of these. I love its clear sound.
The Chris wall was probably my favorite. I only have two cheap D whistles (Clarke original and sweettone). My most expensive whistle is actually a Susato Oriole Bb. Because... Bb. Bb is best key
Bb! YES!
On an icy sidewalk C# or Bb.
Oh wow same! I have a high D clarke sweetone and a Susato Oriole Bb too. It was expensive as hell for me but I love it because it's the perfect sound, not too high nor too low, and the whistle isnt too small but also not too big that would make it harder to play.
@@soslothful THAT is funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you. I bought Dixon DX005 high D pro.
My top 3: 1) Clarke Original; 2) Dixon DX005; 3) Setanta.
Waiting for my new Dixon! Love the sound of Chris Wall, but since I'm allergic to nickel I haven't dared buying a brass one....yet.
I’m so glad you mentioned a metal allergy. I’ve got a find a way to test the nickel on the brass before I think about getting either. I hate the weird taste of some metals in my mouth, and even when I touch them I notice a difference…
This is such a useful video. Thanks!
I think I'm in love............ With English Elm woodwind. ✌🧐 🌳
Oh forgot to ask have you ever seen a Howard brass high d whistle ? or played one ? Interested in seeing pics ? Or trying it out
1.Chris Wall. Clark Sweetone #2 and best "value". #3 the Setanta, clean high notes. Price point dropped it from second. Are the Clark Sweetones relatively similar in quality from production unit to unit?
I have an older Dixon, and it's a really nice playing whistle.
Very illuminating, would have loved to see a Dixon Trad in there, thank you
very helpful, thank you
Thanks for your work and for sharing