Great video and introduction to the Carbony Bass A whistle. I really like the tone from the whistle. And of course, great playing. Just a little history. Carbony came out with the Chimney holes on their Irish flute, because a lot of people have problem with the finger spacing on flute, and thats any Irish flute. I just wish I could afford them.
Pretty awesome. What I was amazed by, and may be an even bigger selling point for Carbony? BREATH! The lower one goes, breath becomes required more and more. While this one of course took more breath? It didn't seem like you were really having to work at that part of it... for you, as you stated, the length of it was the only real issue, but more than workable, as you proved. I didn't see the link for "Fields of Gold", I probably already have it- But I'd of already been working on it if I did- May just need to refresh, as well, now that I think about it, lol. Great video.
Really nice tone! I always enjoy your videos! I have a low A diatonic Native-style flute which I adore and this whistle reminded me of it. I think I'll go play it now. :) Thanks for another great video.
This was a great review where pretty much every aspect of the whistle was covered. I especially appreciated the shot where we could see the positioning of the arms since that might be an unpleasant surprise for an unsuspecting buyer.
That bass A whistle, the alto flute in G with a low B foot joint, the bass recorder in F, the bass flute in C with low B foot joint & the great bass recorder in C make a good quintet.
Ah! Low A is my fantasy; what a useful whistle, but I can't afford one of those... I'd surely use it a lot if I had one though. I'm impressed by the evenness of volume throughout the range. I play low whistles by missing out the RH ring finger and using my pinky on the bottom hole. It makes any normal low whistle easy peasy, but a standard low A might well defeat me. Only one way to find out... get my paws on one. That Carbony is plainly no problem; maybe I could use standard whistle fingertip technique on that. Oh well; dreams...
This whistle sounds absolutely amazing! The specially made whistle holes are amazing, too! Now that’s a great invention. But I think with spacing the arms I would be out of my comfort 😅
I love the tone of bass whistles and have a Shearwater bass Bb, but, while Carbony make some interesting whistles, they're just way too expensive. That chimney hole design is still pretty clever, though, and likely more durable than the keys on the bigger recorders.
This sounds amazing, and I want one! I can't afford it yet, although when you revealed the price I was actually surprised it wasn't higher! I would love to try playing one of these, and can imagine it would be a useful instrument to use in my studio compositions.
Oh Wow I love this ! My whistle collection is growing 😉 Can I use finger tabs for low D with this whistle ? I would guess probably not … Thanks for the great tutorials 💫
I must be the one person, that doesn't really like carbon fiber that much. It sounds a little dull. I've played a number of carbon fiber instruments including a flute from Carbonny. But once I got my Low-D Whistle from Howards of Sheffield (2/3 brass, 1/3 tin) it blew me away with the richness and I put away my 4-5 carbon fiber instruments to play just the brass/tin whistle. But I know the rule - play what you enjoy :)
I think it's the innovation of the design that I like most about Carbony whistles, rather than the sound of carbon fiber. Especially for the large, low whistles - seeing as for a lot of people, they're unplayable at this size/key. It makes the super low notes accessible which is a lot of fun if you've only been able to play the higher notes on smaller whistles :) I love having low whistles that are as easy to play as my high whistles! I personally prefer the clarity and richness of sound of other high whistles I own, over Carbony - for example, Lir whistles, and the MKpro has got to be one of my favourite low whistle sounds. But the Carbony whistles have other benefits which make them work well in different situations - for example, playing outside or at gigs. They don't clog (like the MK pro does) or need warming up (like metal whistles), and have the boxed window (great for balance and playing in a breeze) :)
@@CutiepieTinWhistle - You may well be right on this. I put my Low D Howard whistle down after playing exclusively for 6 months and started looking at something for a change. Thanks for the videos though. They really do help save me lots of time, money and frustration :) If I do want carbon fiber, Carbonny are nice - I have one of their flutes that I need to work on more, that does sound better than some thin-walled carbon fiber instruments.
I just spent 600 on a Musique Morneaux D rose wood flute... 5 min later I watch this clip and I'm like wait, I need this Whistle in my life lol. Your Low D MK Pro introduction video got me hooked on that brand also when you first made that video... Its become my an addiction now buying Flutes and whistles. 😱 Have you tried out a MK low A and how does it compare if you have?
That's the whole idea behind the close finger spacing design from Carbony. Their low D whistle has the similar finger spacing as a higher whistles, to make it easy to play 😊 I have a video on their low D whistle, would definitely be worth checking out! x
Thanks for your awesome whistle videos! i'm a newbie in every aspect so here's a dumb question... when speaking of D whistle does it mean high/low D whistle specifically? and i wonder if it's possible to substitute a low D whistle with a high D or vice versa?
Hi, yes you can use a high or low D whistle when following tutorials and tabs. A low D whistle is an octave lower than a high D whistle, so plays the same notes essentially, just a bit lower 😊
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Thank-you..You play that tune "Fields of Gold" with style & skill but I really love your Bass Whistle & the sound it makes..I hope you include more songs with it in Future Video's..😊
I slowed that bit of footage down a little I think, as I was hoping my tuner would pick up the notes from it. Didn't work so I had to film a little extra bit 🤣 but didn't put it back to its original speed 🙈
What a great instrument. Must have taken quite some time to analyse the air flow and design it, which is, of course, reflected in the price. The price fortunately blocks any sudden attacks of my TWEAS.
I do have a low A from Carbony with thumbholes, which I'll be reviewing soon. But this bass A does not have thumbholes. You can probably get it with them though.
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Wow! That sounds amazing! Thanks for all of the videos you make. Every one of them has been super helpful. Ive gone from having no knowledge of music at all to basically being able to sight read sheet music and play it on my 30$ low D. And now I might have to justify blowing a ton of money on a bass A 😂 I’d love a sound comparison between all of the carbony whistles you own. Raw and mastered. But I’m sure that would be a lot of work, so whatever video you decide to make will be worth watching.
Such beautiful playing and flute. Is the bottom hole A note very strong.iir is it easy for it to accidentally goo into 2nd octive. I might think all bout their @b flt bss@ little shorter and such a stretch for the bottom holes. Thanks again. 💕
@@sirhikandleelaathanarth8936 it's not a very loud it strong sound generally, no. It's soft and mellow. It is pretty easy to overblow, you need good breath control.
I agree with others that Carbony whistles are too expensive for a lot of people, including me. Your neck looks to be in an uncomfortable position while playing this very long whistle, likely because your arms aren’t long enough. This appears to be another hurdle for many people to consider before buying this whistle, especially if one will be playing it for any duration of time, such as in a session or stage performance.
A bass A whistle isn't really going to be a whistle for everyone...just the same way a soprano G whistle isn't for everyone. When you're choosing to play instruments right at the top or bottom of the full range, it's always going to come with it's challenges 😊
This video reminds me (way before your time) something Chubby Checker said in 1963, "How low can you go?" "Let's limbo some more!" th-cam.com/video/QuKBsJoA7jk/w-d-xo.html 😁
Indeed "gorgeous deep and resonating sound" as you put it, and as Cleanthe 3 pointed out, nowhere near as low as I expected from the title of your post length side by side with a Low D! What I found particulary intriguing was the resonance / reverb in your sound sample clip, and must wonder if this is how it sounds "raw" or whether this "mastered" (using your terminology from your review of the 'Carbony Close Finger Spacing Low D Whistle' video at th-cam.com/video/eBzrg0I_ikM/w-d-xo.html&feature=share&EKLEiJECCKjOmKnC5IiRIQ )? I raise this question, because I chose to purchase my Chieftain V5 Low D after listening to countless TH-cam demos of different low whistles -- but in order to get it to sound anything like it did in those recordings, I have to either: 1. run it through my computer to enhance it's output with packages like GarageBand/Mainstage/Audulus to create a 'digital hall' type effect 2. run it through my phone (with either an external mic or output to a bluetooth speaker) with Amplifier/Equalizer/Effect apps 3. play it under a nearby stone bridge with excellent echo, sitting in a specific spot, carefully aiming the flute towards the 'sweet spot' as I play
No effects on this sound sample 👍 just the real deal 😊 I am in a room with wooden floors though, so there's a little natural bounce. The sound of any instrument will be affected by the nature of the space it's played in though. Whistles will always sound more beautiful in a cathedral, bathroom, or cavernous space (or with a little live microphone reverb) than they will if you play them in your living room 😊 I have a neat little device to show you next week that you might find useful for adding reverb! x
Thanks for the speedy and thorough response! Having that level of built-in / natural resonance / reverb in a whistle sure would be nice -- particularly for those of us who tend to play outdoors in the wild! Lol on bathroom reference; almost added it in () to my third point ;) Very much intrigued about your little device to add reverb and will eagerly await your upcoming post about it! I had in fact planned on experimenting to come up with some sort of acoustic resonator to use when away from home -- so this is perfect! Would have been a fun project, but attempting to craft one of these Bass A whistles will be too ($600 way out of budget for me)
I can confirm that no make-up was inserted into my nose for the making of this video 😆 just the lighting/camera angle. Either that or I have freakishly reflective nostrils...
Ein Klang zum verlieben ❤❤❤ aber bestimmt Sauteuer 😊
I thought the sound would be weirdly extremely low but it's actually beautiful to hear. And you play this gigantic whistle very well 😄
i instantly made a purchase because of this video, i have never itched to play a whistle until this video
A beautiful mellow sound so soft and relaxing.
Great video and introduction to the Carbony Bass A whistle. I really like the tone from the whistle. And of course, great playing. Just a little history. Carbony came out with the Chimney holes on their Irish flute, because a lot of people have problem with the finger spacing on flute, and thats any Irish flute. I just wish I could afford them.
Beautiful,,,, and the flute is too. 😊
Omg the rich sound is so amazing
Pretty awesome. What I was amazed by, and may be an even bigger selling point for Carbony? BREATH! The lower one goes, breath becomes required more and more. While this one of course took more breath? It didn't seem like you were really having to work at that part of it... for you, as you stated, the length of it was the only real issue, but more than workable, as you proved.
I didn't see the link for "Fields of Gold", I probably already have it- But I'd of already been working on it if I did- May just need to refresh, as well, now that I think about it, lol.
Great video.
This is my new favorite low whistle, the bass A whistle. This should be good for jazz & soul music, too.
Really nice tone! I always enjoy your videos! I have a low A diatonic Native-style flute which I adore and this whistle reminded me of it. I think I'll go play it now. :) Thanks for another great video.
This was a great review where pretty much every aspect of the whistle was covered. I especially appreciated the shot where we could see the positioning of the arms since that might be an unpleasant surprise for an unsuspecting buyer.
That bass A whistle, the alto flute in G with a low B foot joint, the bass recorder in F, the bass flute in C with low B foot joint & the great bass recorder in C make a good quintet.
just found that it works really well with the bagpipes!
Ah! Low A is my fantasy; what a useful whistle, but I can't afford one of those... I'd surely use it a lot if I had one though. I'm impressed by the evenness of volume throughout the range. I play low whistles by missing out the RH ring finger and using my pinky on the bottom hole. It makes any normal low whistle easy peasy, but a standard low A might well defeat me. Only one way to find out... get my paws on one. That Carbony is plainly no problem; maybe I could use standard whistle fingertip technique on that. Oh well; dreams...
Low Whistles are always marvelous! )
This whistle sounds absolutely amazing! The specially made whistle holes are amazing, too! Now that’s a great invention. But I think with spacing the arms I would be out of my comfort 😅
I thought that was amazing. Beautiful tone. Very clever design. Very impressive!
That would fit on my bagpipes ! Great sound.
I love the tone of bass whistles and have a Shearwater bass Bb, but, while Carbony make some interesting whistles, they're just way too expensive. That chimney hole design is still pretty clever, though, and likely more durable than the keys on the bigger recorders.
A lovely tone really resonant and sweet
ooooh boiii it's so slow it touches me soulll
would love to hear a bunch more songs from you played on this beauty
I enjoyed the demonstration of that one but I have to agree with you, if I were to spend the cash on that whistle I would have to be sure I'd use it.
what a beautiful whistle
Nice collection of games on the shelf there...
Just a few 😜
This sounds amazing, and I want one! I can't afford it yet, although when you revealed the price I was actually surprised it wasn't higher! I would love to try playing one of these, and can imagine it would be a useful instrument to use in my studio compositions.
beautiful
Thanks for the video
Really nice rendition of "Fields of Gold".
Oh Wow I love this ! My whistle collection is growing 😉
Can I use finger tabs for low D with this whistle ?
I would guess probably not …
Thanks for the great tutorials 💫
You can yes, this video will explain:
th-cam.com/video/SRgKbwRzwAA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=t54x4zpfuuDqqRG9
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Thank you 🩷this is genius…..Oh no I want more whistles 🤣
This is a new low for your videos.
So nice
I must be the one person, that doesn't really like carbon fiber that much. It sounds a little dull. I've played a number of carbon fiber instruments including a flute from Carbonny. But once I got my Low-D Whistle from Howards of Sheffield (2/3 brass, 1/3 tin) it blew me away with the richness and I put away my 4-5 carbon fiber instruments to play just the brass/tin whistle. But I know the rule - play what you enjoy :)
I think it's the innovation of the design that I like most about Carbony whistles, rather than the sound of carbon fiber. Especially for the large, low whistles - seeing as for a lot of people, they're unplayable at this size/key. It makes the super low notes accessible which is a lot of fun if you've only been able to play the higher notes on smaller whistles :)
I love having low whistles that are as easy to play as my high whistles!
I personally prefer the clarity and richness of sound of other high whistles I own, over Carbony - for example, Lir whistles, and the MKpro has got to be one of my favourite low whistle sounds. But the Carbony whistles have other benefits which make them work well in different situations - for example, playing outside or at gigs. They don't clog (like the MK pro does) or need warming up (like metal whistles), and have the boxed window (great for balance and playing in a breeze) :)
@@CutiepieTinWhistle - You may well be right on this. I put my Low D Howard whistle down after playing exclusively for 6 months and started looking at something for a change. Thanks for the videos though. They really do help save me lots of time, money and frustration :) If I do want carbon fiber, Carbonny are nice - I have one of their flutes that I need to work on more, that does sound better than some thin-walled carbon fiber instruments.
Wow! It's a beast! 😂
That slanted cut is called a bologna cut... It is on motorcycle pipes..
I love this whistle but it is not available in my country how do I get it.
Wow such a beautiful sound! Do you have a link to this whistle on their site? I went through their whistle section, but couldn't find this one.
carbony.com/product/low-whistle-in-a-with-close-spacing-via-chimney-extenders/
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Awesome, thank you!
I just spent 600 on a Musique Morneaux D rose wood flute... 5 min later I watch this clip and I'm like wait, I need this Whistle in my life lol. Your Low D MK Pro introduction video got me hooked on that brand also when you first made that video... Its become my an addiction now buying Flutes and whistles. 😱
Have you tried out a MK low A and how does it compare if you have?
I've only tried the low D MK, but it's still up there with my favourites 💚 I assume MK only do a low A rather than a bass A though?
@@CutiepieTinWhistle its definitely just a low A 🙄... only half looked lol
You will be able to play some Brian Finnegan songs on it :D
Just a little Question, did u ever tried a Goldies whistle ? He is an incredible Whistle maker :)
Not yet! Hopefully one day! x
Stephanie: what PC software do you use to add reverb to your recordings?
Thanks.
Just my standard video editing software:
th-cam.com/video/qOZtEJ9tfzM/w-d-xo.html
Darn though my fingers are too short and small. I wish there was a way. I prefer lower tones and I love your low A!
That's the whole idea behind the close finger spacing design from Carbony. Their low D whistle has the similar finger spacing as a higher whistles, to make it easy to play 😊 I have a video on their low D whistle, would definitely be worth checking out! x
Thanks for your awesome whistle videos! i'm a newbie in every aspect so here's a dumb question... when speaking of D whistle does it mean high/low D whistle specifically? and i wonder if it's possible to substitute a low D whistle with a high D or vice versa?
Hi, yes you can use a high or low D whistle when following tutorials and tabs. A low D whistle is an octave lower than a high D whistle, so plays the same notes essentially, just a bit lower 😊
Awesome sound...what's the name of the Tune your playing...sounds really nice like I've heard it before somewhere...
It's 'Fields Of Gold' 😊 you'll find a link to the tutorial in theb video description. x
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Thank-you..You play that tune "Fields of Gold" with style & skill but I really love your Bass Whistle & the sound it makes..I hope you include more songs with it in Future Video's..😊
4:33 does the sound carry after you take your mouth off the piece? or is this just an editing thing?
I slowed that bit of footage down a little I think, as I was hoping my tuner would pick up the notes from it. Didn't work so I had to film a little extra bit 🤣 but didn't put it back to its original speed 🙈
I have never seen a whistle quite like this one.
It sound great’n you too!
You could wear it on a belt like a sword for ease of carry. Does it come with a scabbard or frog?
What a great instrument. Must have taken quite some time to analyse the air flow and design it, which is, of course, reflected in the price. The price fortunately blocks any sudden attacks of my TWEAS.
TWEAS?
Misprint, should be TWOAS (tin whistle obsessive acquisition syndrome)
@@wimgoedheer745 Ah! I was thinking it was something like that. I've heard the condition referred to as WAS, Whistle Acquisition Syndrome.
Does this Low A have the thumbholes?
I do have a low A from Carbony with thumbholes, which I'll be reviewing soon. But this bass A does not have thumbholes. You can probably get it with them though.
Is the sound sample the RAW or mastered sound?
Raw 😊
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Wow! That sounds amazing! Thanks for all of the videos you make. Every one of them has been super helpful. Ive gone from having no knowledge of music at all to basically being able to sight read sheet music and play it on my 30$ low D. And now I might have to justify blowing a ton of money on a bass A 😂
I’d love a sound comparison between all of the carbony whistles you own. Raw and mastered. But I’m sure that would be a lot of work, so whatever video you decide to make will be worth watching.
@@jasonstevenson4067 sounds like fun! I'll see what I can do. x
Such beautiful playing and flute. Is the bottom hole A note very strong.iir is it easy for it to accidentally goo into 2nd octive. I might think all bout their @b flt bss@ little shorter and such a stretch for the bottom holes. Thanks again. 💕
@@sirhikandleelaathanarth8936 it's not a very loud it strong sound generally, no. It's soft and mellow. It is pretty easy to overblow, you need good breath control.
😎
I agree with others that Carbony whistles are too expensive for a lot of people, including me. Your neck looks to be in an uncomfortable position while playing this very long whistle, likely because your arms aren’t long enough. This appears to be another hurdle for many people to consider before buying this whistle, especially if one will be playing it for any duration of time, such as in a session or stage performance.
A bass A whistle isn't really going to be a whistle for everyone...just the same way a soprano G whistle isn't for everyone. When you're choosing to play instruments right at the top or bottom of the full range, it's always going to come with it's challenges 😊
This video reminds me (way before your time) something Chubby Checker said in 1963, "How low can you go?" "Let's limbo some more!" th-cam.com/video/QuKBsJoA7jk/w-d-xo.html 😁
Beautiful sound but if they get longer you will need a longer neck!
Or just a pipe on the mouthpiece 😜
I can see that if the whistles getting a bit lower than this one, your arms will be too short.
ты что эту флейту сделала из трубок железных кроватей что ли так похоже на это
Indeed "gorgeous deep and resonating sound" as you put it, and as Cleanthe 3 pointed out, nowhere near as low as I expected from the title of your post length side by side with a Low D!
What I found particulary intriguing was the resonance / reverb in your sound sample clip, and must wonder if this is how it sounds "raw" or whether this "mastered" (using your terminology from your review of the 'Carbony Close Finger Spacing Low D Whistle' video at
th-cam.com/video/eBzrg0I_ikM/w-d-xo.html&feature=share&EKLEiJECCKjOmKnC5IiRIQ )?
I raise this question, because I chose to purchase my Chieftain V5 Low D after listening to countless TH-cam demos of different low whistles -- but in order to get it to sound anything like it did in those recordings, I have to either:
1. run it through my computer to enhance it's output with packages like GarageBand/Mainstage/Audulus to create a 'digital hall' type effect
2. run it through my phone (with either an external mic or output to a bluetooth speaker) with Amplifier/Equalizer/Effect apps
3. play it under a nearby stone bridge with excellent echo, sitting in a specific spot, carefully aiming the flute towards the 'sweet spot' as I play
No effects on this sound sample 👍 just the real deal 😊 I am in a room with wooden floors though, so there's a little natural bounce.
The sound of any instrument will be affected by the nature of the space it's played in though. Whistles will always sound more beautiful in a cathedral, bathroom, or cavernous space (or with a little live microphone reverb) than they will if you play them in your living room 😊
I have a neat little device to show you next week that you might find useful for adding reverb! x
Thanks for the speedy and thorough response! Having that level of built-in / natural resonance / reverb in a whistle sure would be nice -- particularly for those of us who tend to play outdoors in the wild!
Lol on bathroom reference; almost added it in () to my third point ;)
Very much intrigued about your little device to add reverb and will eagerly await your upcoming post about it! I had in fact planned on experimenting to come up with some sort of acoustic resonator to use when away from home -- so this is perfect! Would have been a fun project, but attempting to craft one of these Bass A whistles will be too ($600 way out of budget for me)
Egad, my shopping list keeps on increasing with no buying power SMH
I would never ever purchase a carbon fibre instrument
Always sounding....dry
Is that makeup on the inside of her nose? It's distracting
I can confirm that no make-up was inserted into my nose for the making of this video 😆 just the lighting/camera angle. Either that or I have freakishly reflective nostrils...