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Tin whistles A or E

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  • 15-08-2011 9:33pm
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    dwaincasey
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭


    Does anyone know where I can get a tin whistle in the Key of A or the Key of E?
    I understand the A whistle would have to be a low whistle, but where in Dublin/Ireland can I buy these?

    Thanks.
    Dwain


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    #2
    Tradnuts
    Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Tradnuts


    http://www.burkewhistles.com/

    They are expensive, but he is possibly the best whistle maker in the world.
    So once you get one, then thats that sorted!


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    Blade
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,499 Mod ✭✭✭✭Blade


    Well if you want something cheaper, you can get those at Irish musical instruments in Baldoyle ind. est. You'll also be able to try them out there. I get a lot more use out of an A personally and can't remember the last time I've had to take the E out of the bag at a session. I recommend the Dixons, I've an A in polymer but there might be an aluminium one available too. Should look at the low G's and F's while you're at it.


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    dwaincasey
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭dwaincasey


    Thanks guys,

    I will look into them :)


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    fh041205
    Registered Users Posts: 992 ✭✭✭fh041205


    I got a lovely dixon E whistle in waltons on North Frederick street. About €22 it cost, well worth it.

    You can easily play in A on an E whistle, same as playing in G on a regular D one. Dixon whistles are great though.


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