METAL, PLASTIC, WOOD OR CARBON FIBER? Which Material Is Best For Tin Whistle and Low Whistle?

[@JohnMark61355]

Thanks for the video. Because of their “warm” sound, I find my brass whistles are best for recordings featuring the whistle. I use aluminum because the sound is usually “brighter” and can be heard more easily when playing in a mix of instruments.

[@Evi_Evi86]

I like wood for slower tunes/airs, but in general I prefer brass. The Lir whistles are still my favourite

[@MattieD87]

Stephanie, your videos are very informative. I’ve been watching when I can between learning bagpipes and sharpening my mandolin, guitar and drumming skills. I will say, I purchased plastic whistles for practice because of the cost and I purchased the aluminum for live performances because of the volume. The band I started is genuinely loud and needs the extra volume. Keep making videos and I’ll keep watching and learning. You’re definitely a great person to learn from. Take care.

[@calolson9572]

It was fun hearing the sounds of some that are in my arsenal - Tony Dixon, Susato, and others. And I totally agree about brass whistles - I have a couple of Kerry Golds, and the depth of sound from them is quite unique. Thanks for another excellent video!

[@cleanthe3276]

A good reminder of the diversity in tin whistles, thank you, Stephanie :) I really like the sound of the wooden Harmony Ashwood 👍

[@JodeciD]

I literally googled what tin whistle to buy like 2 hours ago, this video came at a perfect time thanks!

[@robinadkins7788]

I’ve just discovered your channel. I bought my third whistle as I’ve given up in the past. With your videos I hope to finally learn how to play. I do want to say that I’m impressed with the quality of your videos. On this video you had seamless transitions between the various whistles. That is a lot of work. Your videos are very professionally done.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Thank you ❤️ I hope you enjoy learning to play! Do whatever you find fun, play whatever you enjoy. That's definitely the way forward! xx

[@gregpulham5593]

That's a great overview, Stephanie. Based on my own experience learning the whistle in my 70s, I have found another consideration. It has to do with reduced tactile sensitivity in fingertips. For example, I find the Dixon DX005 (plastic) much easier to keep from slipping than the Dixon Cupro Nickel Trad D. I have yet to try a brass whistle but I have one ordered.

[@lynnewarren8404]

Terrific overview! Thanks very much. I’ve discovered that, for me, the material of the mouthpiece is a key selection factor: I just don’t like the feel (or taste!) of metal in my mouth. So that rules out the all-metal whistles like the MK Pro, for instance. The plastic mouthpiece on the brass Howard Low D and the plastic & nickel Shush Classic are perfect for me!

[@sleepynightowl1550]

I've found wooden whistles to sound mellow but full, yet often times not as loud as metal whistles, which then sound more crisp, too. The plastic whistles I've played sound more like metal whistles, which was surprising to me at first, but most plastic whistles tend to sound shrill in higher octaves. But dang are they able to play loud, they really pack a bang! I haven't played a carbon whistle yet, but from what I've heard they can be made to sound like wooden or metal whistles and are able to play loud! So overall perhaps they would be the best choice out of all possibilities, if only they weren't so expensive - plus I enjoy the feeling of a wooden whistle and I'm not slipping in my hold, as I often do with metal whistles. That being said, almost any whistle will sound good if the one handling it can actually play, ahaha :) edit: typo

[@arthurozenne8450]

Once again you made a pure perfect video where you have teach us so much informations about all whistle types. Actually, I think that whistles are to the Muggle’s world what wands are to the wizarding world 😉

[@jetlui87]

Tony dixon is an amazing tin whistle, love it❤

[@ВолодимирСтеців-г6ъ]

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

[@scottmorris4914]

Great video, lots of information. One of the easiest whistles I have found play is the Woodi.

[@yegor.akimov]

Thank you, Stephanie! Great video about tin whistles materials 👍

[@wimgoedheer745]

Hi Stephanie, thank you for this review. I started with the clark original, and afterwards bought a set of generation whistles for other scales than D or G and aluminium high and low D whistles. When trying to play outside at a midwinter fair and at an Elfia phantasy fair I had to turn to plastic whistles to make my appearance as the pied piper sound more realistic.

[@jessicapinto3817]

Amazing reviews of these types! I am looking to upgrade from my 10€ whistle to something more substantial and I've been able to narrow it down :): :)

[@-RONNIE]

Appreciate the information in the video thanks. Now others know which one to get

[@grot777]

All of the above! Gotta collect em all!

[@TheAlejod]

Would you be able to do either Whisky before Breakfast or the Bear Dance Stephanie? They are things I have been working on so it would be good to have some play along! Thanks Al

[@pattihanson7921]

Coming from the saxophone and clarinet world, I had a lot of preconceived ideas but am delighted to find advice from an experienced player with demonstrations to back it up. Thank you so much for sharing a detailed analysis. I would love to hear more about the varieties of mouthpieces. Do you ever use mouthpiece savers? Over time I wore down my Selmer C* mouthpiece so have made it a point to protect my mouthpieces ever since but curious if the extra material would make too much of a difference for the smaller size of a whistle.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Thank you :) so glad it was helpful! I've not used a mouthpiece saver no...I don't think I've ever even seen one actually! :)

[@NetoBz1]

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[@Back2SquareOne]

I bought a brass whistle. In a few weeks it was corroded. Not just tarnished but had ugly rusty looking areas. I am unlikely to ever buy a brass whistle again. I have a few plastic whistles. l love how easy they are to care for. The sound is good but maybe not great. I hope to buy a Carbony low D whistle soon.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Wow, I can only assume there was something extremely wrong with it before it came to you, I don't think I've ever heard that happen before 😱

[@randyayers4820]

Have you tried the McNeela WIld Whistles, they are brass, and if you have, what is your take?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I haven't yet!

[@randyayers4820]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle Thanks for your reply, I am just starting out on the whistle, frustrating at times especially with E and D notes, but your videos are well done and easy to follow. They have helped out quite a bit, so thank you for spending your time to help out noobs like me!

[@RobertNewstrand]

What are your thoughts on the Waltons tin whistles from Amazon? I heard they are bad quality. However, I do like the Clarke Sweetone and I have one.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I've never tried one

[@wilshawlynnstevens2980]

hello! Can you send me a link to your video that compares the mouthpiece material? I am looking at the Syn whistles vs the wild irish. Do you know if the syn whistle has a brass fripple?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@wilshawlynnstevens2980 I don't think it does, no... But it should say on the website? I don't have a video that compares mouthpiece material, sorry

[@wilshawlynnstevens2980]

Thank you! What is your honest preference for sweet sound between the wild and the syn? I will use it to play hymns, not traditional Irish music​@@CutiepieTinWhistle

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@wilshawlynnstevens2980 I haven't played a wild whistle unfortunately so I can't comment

[@sovereignjoe5730]

It's claimed that aluminium can be toxic, even to touch?