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Intrument query

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  • 24-11-2008 11:54pm
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    music_lover
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi ! Does anyone know what instrument is best used to play the tune " The Lonesome Boatman" ? I have been asked to play it for an event and I think it sounds a bit squeky on tin whistle in the key of G, Help Me !!
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    Strings.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 253 ✭✭Strings.ie


    How about a low D whistle?
    Failing that, standard D or C for a bit lower. G is certainly in the squeaky range :)


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    squelly
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭squelly


    It works very well on a Bb (b flat) or any of the low whistles most popular of which the D.


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    shaywest
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭shaywest


    i think finbar used to play it on a G low whistle


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    #5
    gregoryp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭gregoryp


    Yep, B flat, C, D will all work. Low whistle would be the best and I believe that there are some really good shorter version low whistles which might be easier to get used to given the finger differences.

    With the standard generation whistles the G, F, E flat can get a little squeeky but if you find the right whistle be it wooden or a low etc may work also.

    Best of luck


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