I purchased this whistle in D, in nickel largely because of this review. You may already know this but Killarney does now engrave their whistles for easier identification.
My Killarney Brass D just came in today. The difference between it an my Clark Sweetone is night and day. The Killarney is so much easier to play. My particular Sweetone is very sensitive to breath, I have to hit the sweet spot on everything or the note will break. Which is good for practicing control I suppose. But the Killarney is much more forgiving. I've only been playing for 2 months, so a bit of forgiveness is nice. The tuning of my Sweetone is all over the place, the D and high d are in tune, but everything else is either sharp or flat, and can't quite hold steady. The needle wavers. The Killarney is near perfect, and better yet, the notes hold perfectly. I had put that down to lack of experience. Oh, and it looks like they were listening. Your pet peeve has been taken care of on the new whistles. They have a nice stylized key mark and their name engraved on the mouthpiece. Very understated, doesn't detract from the aesthetic in any way, and observers probably wouldn't be able to see it from a distance. You can see it on the website. Thank you for your review. It really did help.
Hi Stephanie After watching this review I bought a Killarney Whistle in D. I am in Australia at the moment but the boys at Killarney could not have been more helpful and within a month it arrived. I have been playing it for around 5 months now and I am very pleased with it. The upper octave and most of the third octave are clean and crisp. So thanks for the review. It does get a little wet with condensation so I do clean it after each session and I have made a cleaning rod by cutting up a piece of chamois leather and glueing around a plastic rod off or an old kitten’s toy. I wrapped it around until it just fits inside the bore. It works a treat and fits inside the carry case I bought with the whistle. Also I find one of the little tooth flossing sticks which I am sure you can get over there is great for cleaning the fipple. You know the one I mean, it has a flat plastic handle about 5cms. long with a small rubber what looks like a mlnl Christmas tree about 1cm long attached to one end. If you are interested and do not know what I am talking about let me know and I will send you a photograph. Regards, Terry Russell. (tild22@gmail.com).
Salve, may your smile continue to brighten the days of those who witness it, the sound you make with your instruments, are the entrees at the Great feast of love, my ears be my mouth. Thank you for existing and choosing to share a part of your experience with those around you,
Very nice review. I am leaning towards acquiring a Killarney whistle. BTW, it looks like they are now etching the key marks onto their whistles. Thank you for your suggestion which probably helped them make the necessary update!
I really like the Killarney's ability to go from lowest to highest notes and sound like one instrument, with a consistent tone, loudness and tuning. That's becoming a make or break feature for me.
The brass sounds beautiful! I played my C & D WOODI whistles and my husband couldn't hear the difference. I just smiled. Easy to follow you in your videos, can't wait to put a song to muscle memory so I can go normal speed. Love you so much, thanks for all your help!
Hi Stephanie, just wanted to thank you for your review of the Killarney whistles. It was very helpful. I've only started playing the penny whistle a couple months ago; I had purchased a couple cheap ones online, to see if I liked the endeavor enough to stick with it. While I loved playing, I quickly became frustrated by the limitations of the cheaper whistles, not the least of which was that they were not in tune with themselves -- very hard on the ear. So, based on your review, I ordered the Killarney Brass D whistle, and I couldn't be happier. Not only is it beautiful, it plays wonderfully, sounds lovely and I'm not having any problems hitting notes in both the low and high registers. Fingering is also much more straight forward; no alternate fingering needed to play the notes above the high D. As you indicated, the whistle is heavier than the cheaper ones, but I actually find this helpful, because it doesn't jump around in my hands as much as the cheaper ones. I'm enjoying this one so much, I'm sure it's only a matter of time before I order the whistle in other keys. Thanks again for your videos!
I did buy Killarney whistles brass and nickel key of D because of your review. I like them, quite a lot of good musicians use Killarney. They sound sweet and need suprisingly small air to sound fine. So Thanks they are real jewels and good instruments.
Emily Doss Hello, do not worry... Killarney is Good quality whistle. I have quite a collection I tried all Dixon which is also good. It depends how you are going to use it And what for. Killarney is really Good quality But it Should not keep that long to arrive. I bought two Killarney whistles Both in D a nickel And a brass. I use them on stage they are Good whistles And my favourite musician uses them Christy Barry. In Ireland I had a pleasure to play with him. So dont worry But ask about The local post office And The place where you bought them. It Could be frustrating not to receive it. Do not give up Killarney is Good to use But I also love Dixon. These are professional whistles. Generation is the one you Should not buy: it is available everywhere But not for players who want to use it in a band! Good luck
Thanks for the review ! Treated myself to a brass D whistle, arrived in France just over a week from ordering. This is my best yet, love it ! P.S. really enjoy your videos, thanks 😊
@@andrewwigglesworth3030 I do not think you are necessarily correct. The working mechanism is yes the same, but how the body of the instrument resonates along with the sound changes the characteristics of the tone.
@@andrewwigglesworth3030 Bernoulli effect: "as a fluid moves faster, it produces less pressure, and conversely, slower moving fluids produce greater pressure". Even though air can be considered as fluid, I fail to see how Bernoulli effect is related to playing a whistle. Bernoully effect is about flow of fluids, not resonance. Lets assume you are correct and the material of a body of the whistle plays no role in the sound. Then how would you explain the different tonal characteristics of my Clarke'i penny whistle, silver plated Lir and brass Killarney whistles?
What do you recommend for tuning slide grease. I purchased a Killarney d whistle based upon this review. Nice choice. Much easier to play than my Shaw. Thanks!
Thank you for this. I have been wanting to upgrade from my current whistle but uncertain as to which brand to go with. You have helped me to decide on the Killarney brass.
It's definitely worth checking the Whistle Tuning against an Electronic Tuner. Had to extend the Head out about a 1/4 inch, from the fully closed up Position, to get the Whistle tuned correctly.
I'm sure you've had this question before but, is there any chance that you're going to review the McNeela Wild Irish tin whistles any time in the near future?
Thanks for the review, I bought one and have found that after 2 hours of persistent practice my whistle must be defective as it sounds nothing like yours :-) think I need a few more hours, days, weeks or even years practice may help.
Thank you. I just watched your 2017 to 2024 vid and then this which started with “ this is my first vid in my 30’s, are we happy?” I love it , thank you and I have my own rating system :-) 5 unicorns of awesomeness the highest rating one can give 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄
Thank you so much for your support! I'm really pleased my content is helping out 🤩🤩 ooh my, and what an honour - the full 5 unicorns! 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄 I'm flattered 🤩🥰🩷 and certainly not worthy of all five 🤣 haha
Nice review, I agree about marking the key of whistle and maker's mark of some type. It's festival season here so very busy with gigs, birthdays, and all. Be well.
Thanks for the review, very nice whistle, but to my experience they tend to have a squeaky sound. Maybe it's because I got mine used and from the inside it needs some honing... and yes, I also have the problem with clogging. What do you think about the Burke whistles?
Thanks for this amazing review. I only have a D Brass and I really like the sound of this Killarney Whistle. Planning to get a C brass now. When was your birthday? All the happiness for you!!!! 🥂🎂🎉🎁
Congretulation, I‘m a double base player and playing tin whistle to cover the xtreme other higher end of music ;) Your timing is expressionating and perfect!!!
Killarney is like my dream tin whistle (yeah well... Jon sinth is every whistlers dream whistle, but let's be honest how realistic is it to get one of those xD), but I first want to make sure I'm able to play a cheaper whistle before I'll reward myself with one of these
I've been playing whistle at trad music sessions for many years, do yourself a favor, save up and get yourself a good quality whistle, it will make a big difference. My favorites are Burke and Sindt... get brass. My mate also has a Killarney whistle, which is nice, too, fun to play and you don't need lots of air flow. It's very similar to the Sindt whistles. although not my personal favorite. The Sindt mouthpiece does have a bit of a problem with clogging up, but is nice for quieter sessions. The Burke session D whistle, in Brass, is my favorite.
I bought my Sindt from the man himself in 2009. Met him at a session and he said he made whistles and I asked him to bring one for me to buy. When I learned the price was $125 I paid him but balked on the inside. $125 for a whistle?? It was only later that I learned how lucky I was to get one at that price!
Oh, and I must share with you a whistle I NEED to get. It's a Gene Milligan in full Aluminum, that is with also the mouthpiece in Aluminum too. You can get it with the silent or louder Delrin mouthpieces, but I must try his full Aluminum. I already have his Blackwood with the silent mouthpiece, and for me, it's my favorite wooden whistle, and I have many, like Oz, Boisvert, MacMagnus and more. He just makes unbelievable good whistles. And I'm sure they will be very famous and attractive if he one day should stop making, just saying. His whistles goes all for $185, and that is extremely cheap for the quality. If I could wish for a whistle that you would review, it would be the Gene Milligan full Aluminum in High D. And if you by any chance don't like it, I promise I buy it from you, honestly. 😊🙏💖☀️🌠
I knew you would like them.... so Your welcome :) and yes... I played the Eb for a hole day, before I realized I was not playing the D but a Brass and a Nickel set... You must be rolling in it now... LOL
All your vids are great and you always sound fantastic playing all these songs, but THAT whistle is clearly superior. The difference is even noticeable over the video and on computer speakers. With all my whistles they're still just an additional hobby to all my other more professional instruments, but if I decide to spring for that much on a whistle it'll definitely be a Killarney. That's "THE" sound. I like my Clarkes, original w/the wooden fipple, and a sweetone, my Woodi whistles, Oaks, several Generations in different keys, Feadogs, etc., even a cheap low-D, but this Killarney seems to be THE sound that really defines the classic tin whistle timbre, even more than the Dixons. ~JSV
I really like the Killarney nickel d. I am an experienced cellist but largely a novice on the whistle. A have a couple non-d whistles I have a few that are in c- oak, feadog, clarke). My favorite d one is a Jerry Freeman tweaked Blackbird in d (nickel). Is there a way to try out a whole bunch at one sitting and try before you buy?
How does they compare against the John Sindt whistle D vs D? I ask since they look so like. For me, my Sindt is my favorite. But I would love to try the Killarney in Brass High D. And I would also like to hear an comparison between the Killarney, Reyburn and The Trade by Tony Dixon. I have The Trade and I'm sure I'll get the other two sooner. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and great reviews. Much appreciated. 🙏💖
I don't have a Reyburn or Dixon Trad unfortunately, but I would say the Sindt is a little better in build quality than the Killarney. It's a great whistle though, you wouldn't be disappointed with a Brass D!
I can't quite make it out, but I think you may be using a different fingering for third octave D, composed to what I use. I just cover his 2 and 3, and I have no problem with the Killarney nickel. I do like the sound of that brass though.
I'm having some trouble getting the low D on the brass D keyed whistle to sound clearly, but otherwise this is an amazing whistle. Sounds very clear and pure in the upper register. Any suggestions? Maybe I just need more practice
I have the brass D whistle from Killarney. Takes about 3 weeks to get from Ireland to USA (west coast). Beautiful instrument. I wish Killarney made low whistles, I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I am thinking about mk low whistle but might go with a Chris Wall low D. Much cheaper and happy to support the Jewish community
Interesting they don't mark the the keys. Kind of amazing actually. Is the Killarney name on the whistle anywhere? I suppose it would be cheap enough for them to do key decals, but I think some sort of stamping would be better. Otherwise about the only thing you one can do is mark with a Sharpie or a label maker...but seems kind of chincy to do to a decent quality whistle like that. I only have one Chris Wall whistle and I know he doesn't do that, but considering he's a one-man craft show that might be a different story. Then again, James Becker ( Becker whistles) does mark is whistles and they are dirt cheap for excellent quality. I say if you're in the US or Canada you should check those out. It might defeat the value in savings to have it shipped elsewhere. Anyway thanks for this comprehensive review, you and David Cartmell are the two people I rely on most for my whistle reviews.
Very good review. I'm happy with my killarney D brass. I would like to have one in nickel, but in Bb, unfortunatly they don't have this key in their catalog (for now) Maybe a C... Thanks for your high quality channel 😉
@@chocknog5763 Oh thank you for this information. Even if I've already ask to killarney 😋 they answered me the same thing, so.... I'm still waiting. Maybe during this autumn. Thank you again for your comment. Best regard.
Chris wall Sweetbrass, it's quiet so my favourite for practice and playing around the house. I don't wear earplugs, no real need with the Sweetbrass, but I'd have to if playing high 2nd or 3rd octave with these whistles! haha!
Thanks v much.... I have another question if u don’t mind!.... I’m quite new to playing tin whistle.... how do u play two of the same note very fast? U hardly blow twice with your breath? Or do u lift some fingers?
@@barryjamesreeves You... you blow twice to make the same note. If you want to have a distinct stop between each note you can tap your tongue on the mouth hole when you stop your breath for the second note.
Martin Jurásek This young lady is an awesome resource for beginners. If you follow her closely and read the comments you will see she generally recommends a more economical whistle. I find Walton and Generation to be adequate. On the other hand, if you are fair on another another woodwind, and a stickler for intonation; this May be the one for you. It will last a lifetime.
Absolutely! don't waste any money on inferior whistles. If it's good enough for all-ireland winners it's good enough for you. About 79e from there online shop.
Just bought a brass D Killarney couple weeks ago, although I’ve already owned a nickel Killarney. I hope one day you will try a Michael Burke whistle. I wanna get one, but still need some reviews. Thanks for your review anyway.
I have a feadog D whistle, and I am thinking about getting my secondin whistle. This will be a Clarke or a handmade that I can't remember the name of. So to my question, what key should I go with?
@@AlvPower it depend what you want to play. Most folk, Irish traditional and Scottish music will be playable on a D whistle. If you intend to play more mainstream or classical music, get a C. I find a useful key, but get a low G, not a high one.
Tuneable whistles can usually stretch to 1 step lower yes, though they don't play each note as well as a whistle in that key would. The individual notes tend to be a little out of tune.
Thank you for your great videos ! I am a tin whistle super beginner but I like to buy quality instrument (as tin whistle isn’t expensive at all comparing to let’s say…a concertina 😉). I am attracted to the Eb...can anyone tell me if it is asking more air than the D ? Would it be suitable for a beginner ? Thank you !
You're always best starting out with a D whistle, as it will make following tutorials online much easier (most are in D). But if you'd like an Eb as well, it doesn't need more air than a D (but doesn't sound much different either).
Thank you CutiePie for your very clear answer ! Yes I will also buy a cheaper D whistle for all those great tutorials. And probably go for the Bb later. Best !
If i take up the whistle permanently i will buy this. D do you recommend teaching books. I have Grey Larson's tin Whistle and the Irish flute but it is horrible, does not teach you much and waffles a lot -It might be useful for an advance player. I have the Tin whistle book by Tom Maguire, while ok but there is no audio and he does go into quiet advance stuff later on - its an old book. Without the audio is it very limiting.
It depends how you like to learn. If you like to read sheet music and take your time studying, books are great. If you learn visually and need an audible reference, videos tutorials or online courses are great. Some people learn better with feedback and experience, in which case online tutors or in person lessons are better, with regular trips to play with other musicians.
@@CutiepieTinWhistle ok i got this one Official Handbook and Tutorial For The Clarke Tin Whistle - includes 2 CDs Paperback As for reading music, i would strongly recommend learning it. I know its a pain but i can read it somewhat. Thanks for the reply.
@@Mulberry2000 I can read it, I just don't really need it for most things. I do have that book though 🙂 I can't really say whether or not it's useful as I didn't really use it.
Could you please do a video on the whistle part of Learn me right by mumford and sons? 😊😊 I started to play the Day before yesterday. And I think i got the basic hang of it. My grandfather was a classical musicteacher, and he always told me that the tin flute would be great to me and my personality, and I have to dag 3 that he was right. ❤️ Hugs!
But it is a very hard choice because there is slights diferrences im The key of d. For me mainly Dixon And Killarney works. Dixon has a High range of soprano whistles mainly in The key of D But they have alt whistles And Killarney does not have. Nevertheless Killarney is great instrument And Dixon versions are differently is great. Some is Good for practice Some works in a band And Some work Best at recording. :-)
Very nice post. Thank you! The Killarney is a first rate whistle, though I could never warm up to their C after enjoying their wonderfully balanced D. I think you will enjoy the Susato Oriole in C.... it occupies a sweet spot in the Oriole line up.
I purchased this whistle in D, in nickel largely because of this review. You may already know this but Killarney does now engrave their whistles for easier identification.
My brass D arrived yesterday. I love it. (They must've watched your review, 'cos it's marked with a 'D'.)
Killarney Whistles have listened. They now have beautiful engraving identifying the brand and the key. They look amazing! 😎
My Killarney Brass D just came in today. The difference between it an my Clark Sweetone is night and day. The Killarney is so much easier to play. My particular Sweetone is very sensitive to breath, I have to hit the sweet spot on everything or the note will break. Which is good for practicing control I suppose. But the Killarney is much more forgiving. I've only been playing for 2 months, so a bit of forgiveness is nice. The tuning of my Sweetone is all over the place, the D and high d are in tune, but everything else is either sharp or flat, and can't quite hold steady. The needle wavers. The Killarney is near perfect, and better yet, the notes hold perfectly. I had put that down to lack of experience. Oh, and it looks like they were listening. Your pet peeve has been taken care of on the new whistles. They have a nice stylized key mark and their name engraved on the mouthpiece. Very understated, doesn't detract from the aesthetic in any way, and observers probably wouldn't be able to see it from a distance. You can see it on the website. Thank you for your review. It really did help.
Ever play fast on the brass? If so howsie sound,
Hi Stephanie After watching this review I bought a Killarney Whistle in D. I am in Australia at the moment but the boys at Killarney could not have been more helpful and within a month it arrived. I have been playing it for around 5 months now and I am very pleased with it. The upper octave and most of the third octave are clean and crisp. So thanks for the review. It does get a little wet with condensation so I do clean it after each session and I have made a cleaning rod by cutting up a piece of chamois leather and glueing around a plastic rod off or an old kitten’s toy. I wrapped it around until it just fits inside the bore. It works a treat and fits inside the carry case I bought with the whistle. Also I find one of the little tooth flossing sticks which I am sure you can get over there is great for cleaning the fipple. You know the one I mean, it has a flat plastic handle about 5cms. long with a small rubber what looks like a mlnl Christmas tree about 1cm long attached to one end. If you are interested and do not know what I am talking about let me know and I will send you a photograph. Regards, Terry Russell. (tild22@gmail.com).
Salve, may your smile continue to brighten the days of those who witness it, the sound you make with your instruments, are the entrees at the Great feast of love, my ears be my mouth. Thank you for existing and choosing to share a part of your experience with those around you,
Very nice review. I am leaning towards acquiring a Killarney whistle. BTW, it looks like they are now etching the key marks onto their whistles. Thank you for your suggestion which probably helped them make the necessary update!
Your insight has helped a lot with my choices. I just got my killarney whistles in c and d and they are beautiful instruments to be sure.
I really like the Killarney's ability to go from lowest to highest notes and sound like one instrument, with a consistent tone, loudness and tuning. That's becoming a make or break feature for me.
The brass sounds beautiful! I played my C & D WOODI whistles and my husband couldn't hear the difference. I just smiled. Easy to follow you in your videos, can't wait to put a song to muscle memory so I can go normal speed. Love you so much, thanks for all your help!
Hi Stephanie, just wanted to thank you for your review of the Killarney whistles. It was very helpful. I've only started playing the penny whistle a couple months ago; I had purchased a couple cheap ones online, to see if I liked the endeavor enough to stick with it. While I loved playing, I quickly became frustrated by the limitations of the cheaper whistles, not the least of which was that they were not in tune with themselves -- very hard on the ear. So, based on your review, I ordered the Killarney Brass D whistle, and I couldn't be happier. Not only is it beautiful, it plays wonderfully, sounds lovely and I'm not having any problems hitting notes in both the low and high registers. Fingering is also much more straight forward; no alternate fingering needed to play the notes above the high D. As you indicated, the whistle is heavier than the cheaper ones, but I actually find this helpful, because it doesn't jump around in my hands as much as the cheaper ones. I'm enjoying this one so much, I'm sure it's only a matter of time before I order the whistle in other keys. Thanks again for your videos!
I did buy Killarney whistles brass and nickel key of D because of your review. I like them, quite a lot of good musicians use Killarney. They sound sweet and need suprisingly small air to sound fine. So Thanks they are real jewels and good instruments.
Emily Doss Hello, do not worry... Killarney is Good quality whistle. I have quite a collection I tried all Dixon which is also good. It depends how you are going to use it And what for. Killarney is really Good quality But it Should not keep that long to arrive. I bought two Killarney whistles Both in D a nickel And a brass. I use them on stage they are Good whistles And my favourite musician uses them Christy Barry. In Ireland I had a pleasure to play with him. So dont worry But ask about The local post office And The place where you bought them. It Could be frustrating not to receive it. Do not give up Killarney is Good to use But I also love Dixon. These are professional whistles. Generation is the one you Should not buy: it is available everywhere But not for players who want to use it in a band! Good luck
Thanks for the review ! Treated myself to a brass D whistle, arrived in France just over a week from ordering. This is my best yet, love it !
P.S. really enjoy your videos, thanks 😊
I was really torn between choosing the nickel or brass body for the killarney D. I ended up going with the brass body and it sounds absolutely divine!
@@andrewwigglesworth3030 I do not think you are necessarily correct. The working mechanism is yes the same, but how the body of the instrument resonates along with the sound changes the characteristics of the tone.
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Bernoulli effect: "as a fluid moves faster, it produces less pressure, and conversely, slower moving fluids produce greater pressure". Even though air can be considered as fluid, I fail to see how Bernoulli effect is related to playing a whistle. Bernoully effect is about flow of fluids, not resonance.
Lets assume you are correct and the material of a body of the whistle plays no role in the sound. Then how would you explain the different tonal characteristics of my Clarke'i penny whistle, silver plated Lir and brass Killarney whistles?
Love your fox, raccoon and squirrel pillow in the background.
Wow! Definitely a slight difference in timbre, though both very enjoyable. I know what I'm asking for for my birthday this year ;)
Well organized and informative review! Thank you! 🙌
What do you recommend for tuning slide grease. I purchased a Killarney d whistle based upon this review. Nice choice. Much easier to play than my Shaw. Thanks!
thank you for the review, for information now they engrave the tone of the instrument 🎉🎉🎉
The brass sounds lovely!
I think Killarney are the best whistles for their prices
Thank you for this. I have been wanting to upgrade from my current whistle but uncertain as to which brand to go with. You have helped me to decide on the Killarney brass.
It's definitely worth checking the Whistle Tuning against an Electronic Tuner. Had to extend the Head out about a 1/4 inch, from the fully closed up Position, to get the Whistle tuned correctly.
Every time you play something from the lotr movies, I just melt.
Happy Birthday! Wow........My wife and I were married a little over four years, before you were born! lol!
I'm sure you've had this question before but, is there any chance that you're going to review the McNeela Wild Irish tin whistles any time in the near future?
Thanks for this review, I'm going to buy myself a brass in D for Christmas :)
How is it?
Purchased this whistle last year when I heard CrossHarbour play with it, gotta check out more of you channel to start learning whistle again.
Thanks for the review, I bought one and have found that after 2 hours of persistent practice my whistle must be defective as it sounds nothing like yours :-) think I need a few more hours, days, weeks or even years practice may help.
Thank you.
I just watched your 2017 to 2024 vid and then this which started with “ this is my first vid in my 30’s, are we happy?” I love it
, thank you and I have my own rating system :-) 5 unicorns of awesomeness the highest rating one can give 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄
Thank you so much for your support! I'm really pleased my content is helping out 🤩🤩 ooh my, and what an honour - the full 5 unicorns! 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄 I'm flattered 🤩🥰🩷 and certainly not worthy of all five 🤣 haha
Looks like the listened to you and put markings on their whistles now. Good going!
Thanks for the side by side brass and nickel playing. Great review!
Nice review, I agree about marking the key of whistle and maker's mark of some type. It's festival season here so very busy with gigs, birthdays, and all. Be well.
Happy Birthday!!!! How does the Killarney Eb compare to the John Sindt? That would be an interesting post.
On my to-do list 😊
I already got the Clarke original tin whistle, but looking for something better, would you reccomend a DX005?
Yes, it's a great whistle, especially for the price.
@@CutiepieTinWhistle okk thanks!!
Hello, now on the Killarney whistle is written the name of the brand and the tone. So 10/10 ! 😀
Thanks for the review, very nice whistle, but to my experience they tend to have a squeaky sound. Maybe it's because I got mine used and from the inside it needs some honing... and yes, I also have the problem with clogging. What do you think about the Burke whistles?
I've had a problem with the squeaky sounds but only on the D and Eb. The C seems much mellower sounding to me, perhaps because of the wider bore?
High D brass John Sindt, Kilarney or Dixon- if you had the choice???
I use that belt loop to travel deep into the woods and summon dragons with an ancient melody
Thanks for this amazing review. I only have a D Brass and I really like the sound of this Killarney Whistle. Planning to get a C brass now. When was your birthday? All the happiness for you!!!! 🥂🎂🎉🎁
Hello. Can you advise the name of the e minor tune you played on the Killarney whistle. Love it. Have played it and would love to know the name.
James
I realized yesterday that Killarney makes brass Bb whistles now. Ordered it immediately, of course. Do a review, Cutiepie!
Stephanie, what is that tune you played in the sound samples? It is so melodic.
It's Dunmore Lassies, I have a total here if you'd like to learn it:
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Congretulation, I‘m a double base player and playing tin whistle to cover the xtreme other higher end of music ;) Your timing is expressionating and perfect!!!
Thanks so much, I just got my Killarney and I love it
Killarney is like my dream tin whistle (yeah well... Jon sinth is every whistlers dream whistle, but let's be honest how realistic is it to get one of those xD), but I first want to make sure I'm able to play a cheaper whistle before I'll reward myself with one of these
I've been playing whistle at trad music sessions for many years, do yourself a favor, save up and get yourself a good quality whistle, it will make a big difference. My favorites are Burke and Sindt... get brass. My mate also has a Killarney whistle, which is nice, too, fun to play and you don't need lots of air flow. It's very similar to the Sindt whistles. although not my personal favorite. The Sindt mouthpiece does have a bit of a problem with clogging up, but is nice for quieter sessions. The Burke session D whistle, in Brass, is my favorite.
I bought my Sindt from the man himself in 2009. Met him at a session and he said he made whistles and I asked him to bring one for me to buy. When I learned the price was $125 I paid him but balked on the inside. $125 for a whistle?? It was only later that I learned how lucky I was to get one at that price!
Oh, and I must share with you a whistle I NEED to get. It's a Gene Milligan in full Aluminum, that is with also the mouthpiece in Aluminum too. You can get it with the silent or louder Delrin mouthpieces, but I must try his full Aluminum. I already have his Blackwood with the silent mouthpiece, and for me, it's my favorite wooden whistle, and I have many, like Oz, Boisvert, MacMagnus and more. He just makes unbelievable good whistles. And I'm sure they will be very famous and attractive if he one day should stop making, just saying. His whistles goes all for $185, and that is extremely cheap for the quality. If I could wish for a whistle that you would review, it would be the Gene Milligan full Aluminum in High D. And if you by any chance don't like it, I promise I buy it from you, honestly. 😊🙏💖☀️🌠
So - Kilarney or Dixon????????????? Which is your overall preference?????
I knew you would like them.... so Your welcome :)
and yes... I played the Eb for a hole day, before I realized I was not playing the D
but a Brass and a Nickel set... You must be rolling in it now... LOL
I wish, it's all spent on whistles!! :D :D I like to try and put money back into the channel though where I can :)
All your vids are great and you always sound fantastic playing all these songs, but THAT whistle is clearly superior. The difference is even noticeable over the video and on computer speakers. With all my whistles they're still just an additional hobby to all my other more professional instruments, but if I decide to spring for that much on a whistle it'll definitely be a Killarney. That's "THE" sound. I like my Clarkes, original w/the wooden fipple, and a sweetone, my Woodi whistles, Oaks, several Generations in different keys, Feadogs, etc., even a cheap low-D, but this Killarney seems to be THE sound that really defines the classic tin whistle timbre, even more than the Dixons.
~JSV
Ha your one issue was added to the whistle!
11/10 now. I got the D and I love it. It just resonates soo well.
I really like the Killarney nickel d. I am an experienced cellist but largely a novice on the whistle. A have a couple non-d whistles I have a few that are in c- oak, feadog, clarke). My favorite d one is a Jerry Freeman tweaked Blackbird in d (nickel). Is there a way to try out a whole bunch at one sitting and try before you buy?
I guess if you go to a store that sells whistles 😊 some music shops do, you'd just need to search for a good one with multiple whistle makes.
How does they compare against the John Sindt whistle D vs D? I ask since they look so like. For me, my Sindt is my favorite. But I would love to try the Killarney in Brass High D. And I would also like to hear an comparison between the Killarney, Reyburn and The Trade by Tony Dixon. I have The Trade and I'm sure I'll get the other two sooner. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and great reviews. Much appreciated. 🙏💖
I don't have a Reyburn or Dixon Trad unfortunately, but I would say the Sindt is a little better in build quality than the Killarney. It's a great whistle though, you wouldn't be disappointed with a Brass D!
How does the Killarny Brass D compare to your Chris Wall Sweetbrass?
I can't quite make it out, but I think you may be using a different fingering for third octave D, composed to what I use. I just cover his 2 and 3, and I have no problem with the Killarney nickel. I do like the sound of that brass though.
I am in the Boston, MA area. Is there any whistle shops where you can try a whole bunch, rather than just take a chance?
I'm having some trouble getting the low D on the brass D keyed whistle to sound clearly, but otherwise this is an amazing whistle. Sounds very clear and pure in the upper register. Any suggestions? Maybe I just need more practice
I have the brass D whistle from Killarney. Takes about 3 weeks to get from Ireland to USA (west coast). Beautiful instrument. I wish Killarney made low whistles, I'd buy one in a heartbeat. I am thinking about mk low whistle but might go with a Chris Wall low D. Much cheaper and happy to support the Jewish community
Interesting they don't mark the the keys. Kind of amazing actually.
Is the Killarney name on the whistle anywhere?
I suppose it would be cheap enough for them to do key decals, but I think some sort of stamping would be better.
Otherwise about the only thing you one can do is mark with a Sharpie or a label maker...but seems kind of chincy to do to a decent quality whistle like that.
I only have one Chris Wall whistle and I know he doesn't do that, but considering he's a one-man craft show that might be a different story.
Then again, James Becker ( Becker whistles) does mark is whistles and they are dirt cheap for excellent quality. I say if you're in the US or Canada you should check those out. It might defeat the value in savings to have it shipped elsewhere.
Anyway thanks for this comprehensive review, you and David Cartmell are the two people I rely on most for my whistle reviews.
Very good review. I'm happy with my killarney D brass.
I would like to have one in nickel, but in Bb, unfortunatly they don't have this key in their catalog (for now) Maybe a C... Thanks for your high quality channel 😉
The Bb model will be available later this year (2019).
@@chocknog5763 Oh thank you for this information. Even if I've already ask to killarney 😋 they answered me the same thing, so.... I'm still waiting. Maybe during this autumn. Thank you again for your comment.
Best regard.
@@Rees0621 The Bb is now available.
You Convinced me...so I brought killarney whistle brass and nickel..:-)
Well... ordered a brass Eb even before seeing your review. guess I'm lucky )))
Great review. I have the Killarney nickel D but I think I need to get a brass one too.
hi thanks for yours vids... whats ur fav d small whistle? u wear earplugs playing ever?
Chris wall Sweetbrass, it's quiet so my favourite for practice and playing around the house. I don't wear earplugs, no real need with the Sweetbrass, but I'd have to if playing high 2nd or 3rd octave with these whistles! haha!
Thanks v much.... I have another question if u don’t mind!.... I’m quite new to playing tin whistle.... how do u play two of the same note very fast? U hardly blow twice with your breath? Or do u lift some fingers?
@@barryjamesreeves You... you blow twice to make the same note. If you want to have a distinct stop between each note you can tap your tongue on the mouth hole when you stop your breath for the second note.
Would you recommend this whistle for begginers?
Martin Jurásek This young lady is an awesome resource for beginners. If you follow her closely and read the comments you will see she generally recommends a more economical whistle. I find Walton and Generation to be adequate. On the other hand, if you are fair on another another woodwind, and a stickler for intonation; this May be the one for you. It will last a lifetime.
Absolutely! don't waste any money on inferior whistles. If it's good enough for all-ireland winners it's good enough for you. About 79e from there online shop.
happy birthday, stephanie!!!!!!!
Just bought a brass D Killarney couple weeks ago, although I’ve already owned a nickel Killarney. I hope one day you will try a Michael Burke whistle. I wanna get one, but still need some reviews. Thanks for your review anyway.
Burke whistles are wonderful. More money but beautiful sound. I have brass and aluminum. They don't clog.
I have a feadog D whistle, and I am thinking about getting my secondin whistle. This will be a Clarke or a handmade that I can't remember the name of. So to my question, what key should I go with?
We'll if you'd like a different key, C is useful, or Bb sounds lovely 😊
@@CutiepieTinWhistle ok. I've heard that different songs require different keys, so if I want to play more songs, what key should I chose?
@@AlvPower it depend what you want to play. Most folk, Irish traditional and Scottish music will be playable on a D whistle. If you intend to play more mainstream or classical music, get a C. I find a useful key, but get a low G, not a high one.
@@CutiepieTinWhistle ok! You've made my choice much clearer!
Happy Birthday! Greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Eu tbmm!! kk
Stephanie, thank you. Very helpful! 💜
Hey... nice video. Name of the sample song?
Dunmore Lassies :) you'll find tabs here: th-cam.com/video/kUSzWN02-38/w-d-xo.html
wow man...made my life..
Nice one Subscribed...Keep'em comin....
Maybe stupid question. If you lengthen the E flat to same length as the D, will it sound like a D?
Tuneable whistles can usually stretch to 1 step lower yes, though they don't play each note as well as a whistle in that key would. The individual notes tend to be a little out of tune.
Tip: If you bought the cases, many embroider the correct key on it?
Can all whistles go 3 octave or just this one? Can you demo all whistles that go beyond 2 octaves?
Most whistles only cover two octaves, these whistles also only cover two octaves. You'll only get one or two notes in the third octave.
The high notes sound nice and mellow on the brass C
pretty sure you made a review of that song which one was it, the first whistle sounded interesting
Bought my whistle Killarney D finding it clogs very easy need to keep your mouth bone dry but lovely sound
Thank you for your great videos ! I am a tin whistle super beginner but I like to buy quality instrument (as tin whistle isn’t expensive at all comparing to let’s say…a concertina 😉). I am attracted to the Eb...can anyone tell me if it is asking more air than the D ? Would it be suitable for a beginner ? Thank you !
You're always best starting out with a D whistle, as it will make following tutorials online much easier (most are in D). But if you'd like an Eb as well, it doesn't need more air than a D (but doesn't sound much different either).
Thank you CutiePie for your very clear answer ! Yes I will also buy a cheaper D whistle for all those great tutorials. And probably go for the Bb later. Best !
@@CutiepieTinWhistle I prefer the whistle in the key of C.
Happy Birthday!!! :)
Does the brass tarnish over time?
C whistle is the longest,so which whistle did you use to perform Kong Fu Panda?
Chris Wall Sweetbrass in D
A chessboard, hive, and a lego biplane - that's a good taste of games! I like!
It seems they have updated the whistles and put markers on them now
Happy Birthday.
What is the next lower key or longer whistle than the “C”?
Bflat is the next most common key of whistle after C
Bought the entire set 🥰
If i take up the whistle permanently i will buy this. D do you recommend teaching books. I have Grey Larson's tin Whistle and the Irish flute but it is horrible, does not teach you much and waffles a lot -It might be useful for an advance player. I have the Tin whistle book by Tom Maguire, while ok but there is no audio and he does go into quiet advance stuff later on - its an old book. Without the audio is it very limiting.
It depends how you like to learn. If you like to read sheet music and take your time studying, books are great.
If you learn visually and need an audible reference, videos tutorials or online courses are great.
Some people learn better with feedback and experience, in which case online tutors or in person lessons are better, with regular trips to play with other musicians.
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Yes i like to do both but generally i like to read music so what books do you recommend please.
@@Mulberry2000 I haven't used any books unfortunately as I don't like to use sheet music.
@@CutiepieTinWhistle ok i got this one Official Handbook and Tutorial For The Clarke Tin Whistle - includes 2 CDs Paperback
As for reading music, i would strongly recommend learning it. I know its a pain but i can read it somewhat. Thanks for the reply.
@@Mulberry2000 I can read it, I just don't really need it for most things. I do have that book though 🙂 I can't really say whether or not it's useful as I didn't really use it.
Which killarney whistle do you prefer nickel or brass??
What is the name of the song you are playing with them?
Does anybody know the name of the song that she’s playing
The pouch seems to hold two whistles. Can you confirm this?
It can, yes.
Could you please do a video on the whistle part of Learn me right by mumford and sons? 😊😊 I started to play the Day before yesterday. And I think i got the basic hang of it.
My grandfather was a classical musicteacher, and he always told me that the tin flute would be great to me and my personality, and I have to dag 3 that he was right.
❤️ Hugs!
Hi, can you send me a link to a version you like on TH-cam? I'll take a look ☺️
@@CutiepieTinWhistle th-cam.com/video/JBFmy1GDuF8/w-d-xo.html
Aparently its not whistle 😂 but it would sound really good!.
1:16 😊
ahhhhhhhh! birthday greetings...
But it is a very hard choice because there is slights diferrences im The key of d. For me mainly Dixon And Killarney works. Dixon has a High range of soprano whistles mainly in The key of D But they have alt whistles And Killarney does not have. Nevertheless Killarney is great instrument And Dixon versions are differently is great. Some is
Good for practice Some works in a band And Some work Best at recording. :-)
Merci pour vos précieux conseils.
Thank you :)
Very nice post. Thank you! The Killarney is a first rate whistle, though I could never warm up to their C after enjoying their wonderfully balanced D. I think you will enjoy the Susato Oriole in C.... it occupies a sweet spot in the Oriole line up.
Happy belated birthday!
Hi,i want to buy this whistle ,but it is not sell in my country.so i want buy one form yours
Here is their website: killarneywhistle.com/
@@CutiepieTinWhistle thank you very much dear