Thornton African Blackwood High D Whistle (from Thorntown, Ireland) | REVIEW / SOUND SAMPLE

[@gerardbissett]

Scalloped holes (he is an Uillean pipe maker), make for very comfortable playing! Definitely my favourite whistle!

[@Atomic-Lola]

It’s gorgeous! Thank you for the review

[@neilsidebotham3578]

Probably my favourite high d whistle. I’m looking forward to the new whistle arising from the collaboration between Thornton and Mc Neely.

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you for the review it looks really nice

[@Володимир-ч9т1ю]

Incredibly beautiful music and very interesting video. Thank you CutiePie 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

[@melissaoleary8196]

That is a beautiful whistle. 🍀

[@jessicamccormick701]

Thank you for making these videos, you play very beautifully and it’s so inspiring to see you play 🥰🩵 just wondering what the first time is that you played?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Thank you :) I started in 2017. I have a progress video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2SmhpaOmMR8atEsi=j6UHoq9xLXMnSbTb

[@GregHarness]

Whistle Acquisition Syndrome is burning holes in my pockets.

[@BB-pn2qv]

Now I’m curious

[@AndrewUxcentric]

Alas, this ABW whistle is like a high end set of golf clubs that won't improve my swing. Cheers all and Happy Holidays !

[@MicahDrozdowicz-e5x]

If you want suggestions for whistles to review, I’d suggest Wild Irish whistles. I also own a Jerry Freeman tweaked whistle, and I think would be cool to hear your thoughts on the brand.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@MicahDrozdowicz-e5x I have some 😊 Jerry sent me some to review but then didn't seem to want me to review them after that because he'd had some health issues at the time and didn't want lots of orders to come through in one go 😅 I haven't heard from him since 🫤

[@RayFromTheHayclan]

Hello Stephanie. I am currently learning how to play the tin whistle on a clark sweet tone. The biggest issue that I am having is playing the d and e notes. Is it my understanding that this whistle requires a bit more air? So would that be less of an issue with this one?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@RayFromTheHayclan definitely yes, though it's more important to try and learn good breath control rather than relying on a heavier blowing whistle, as generally the 'more air' is needed for the higher notes, not so much the lower notes.

[@RayFromTheHayclan]

Thanks. That's a good point.​@@CutiepieTinWhistle

[@ralphkruger9996]

What is the best tuned whistle you have ever played? Is it characteristic of a particular maker?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Not particularly, because a lot of it depends on how well you've warmed up the whistle and the amount of breath you put through on each note... But some whistles are certainly better tubes to start with than others...

[@brassmonkey84]

Wooden whistle may warp right? What kind of maintenance is required?

[@BB-pn2qv]

Oiling, yes. Warping nope.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@brassmonkey84 whistles with wooden mouthpieces might warp under certain circumstances (if stored damp, or left in the sun) but blackwood is extremely durable and won't warp. You'll need to oil the whistle to keep the wood in top condition though

[@Володимир-ч9т1ю]

You are a very pretty girl 🩷💐🩷