This shouldn’t make your decision completely, since either can fit in many types of music. Page 1 of 1 [ 12 posts ] Previous topic | Next topic Author Message Blackout_Entertainment Post subject: Recorder Vs. Tin Whistle. Let us see now where tin whistles have the upper hand. Whistle is easier, but has limitations (note-wise). In recorder the fingering for F3 is (as of now lets neglect the thumb and last pinky holes): But in case of six hole tin whistle/ bamboo flute the fingering is : So is there any recorder with same fingering as that of tin whistle. Flutes made out of wood. This makes it easy to teach kids the different notes because it requires little effort to go from “never-played-an-instrument-before” to “know-how-to-make-noise-with-a-recorder.” Although the recorder and tin whistle are not typically chosen as featured instruments in modern-day music, you will still hear them occasionally. We looked at the advantages of recorders in Part 1. But recorder is generally played with a lot of tongue articulation, which goes a long way toward masking awkward note transitions. Create your own blog like this and make money out of it. The little blacks will start to sounds better once you’ve warmed them up and played them a bit. Serious question for those on the list that play both whistle and recorder: which is easier, if you play neither, and why?Alright - serious question, and two serious answers right out of the gate! If I want to play square waves, I'll use an analog synth Whistle is easier, but has limitations (note-wise).Well, these are just different instruments, with different sound and suited for different music. AT C WHICH HAS 6 HOLES, WITH A SOPRANO GERMAN FINGERING RECORDER (WHICH IS ALSO AT C AND HAS 7+1 HOLES) BY PERMANENTLY CLOSING THE THUMP AND UPPER FIRST HOLE (E.G. didn't someone post a comparison on that website - what's it called - chip and fiffle? Another major difference between tin whistles and recorders are the number of notes that the instruments can play. I've played recorder for about 40 years, whistle for a little over a month. They’re made in America out of sturdy plastic. Recorder Vs. Tin Whistle. They are not as bulky so some may find they are easier to maneuver than recorders. I hope to help you on your journey to find your sound! P.S. I continued to play it with a 120˚ bend in it. Another popular whistle in a similar price range are the Dixon models. I’ve done some studying on this and there are various theories as to why this is. It’s my session whistle because it’s loud and means I can be heard over the top of all those fiddles and accordions. Tin whistles are smaller than recorders. Here are a few examples that I found:Wikipedia conveniently shares a couple examples of Tin Whistles in contemporary musicFounder of this website.
Others may find that the opposite is true. Thanks hoopy Mike for your link. Then it go sat on. Others may find that the opposite is true. Re: Tin Whistle vs. Please login to your Is It Possible To Make A Living With Online Writing Sites? Update: I’ve been playing my whistle for a while and now I find it way cooler than the recorder, even if it’s… cheaper.If you aren’t a member of The Session yet, you can Tin Whistle vs. I started out on a recorder a great many years ago in kindergarten. The ukulele is smaller, the strings are made of nylon and there are 4 strings instead of 6--but is it actually an easier instrument to play? The tin whistle in its modern form is a variation of the fipple flute and is in the same family as the recorder, the tabor pipe and the Native American flute. I met Roland Kirk back around 1969. Recorder The shape of the embrouchure hole is quite different on the whistle compared to the recorder- also the fact that your recorder is made from wood will mean it has a hugely different tone from any whistle that you get. shelpeare is a blogger at Expertscolumn.com Subscribe to our newsletter to receive new updates from us in your mailbox. A nice box of 10 Walton’s Little Black D, with 9 whistles inside. So, you want to record your own audiobook? Before you buy your instrument you should read this. Wonderful musician ... and a bit nuts. Almost all ancient cultures had some form of the fipple flute. The instrument is flexible, though and can fit in many contemporary songs if you alter the playing style. Corrupt bastards.Interesting…I played recorder for many years before taking up whistle and found that there was no adjustment. and I still play it all the time. The recorder is fine for the kids at school to get into woodwind instruments but the Penny/Tin whistle is a much better sound....certainly if you're going to play any kind of traditional music...ie; Irish jigs, reels, polkas etc. The whistle is suited to that kind of music because, in a sense, the music has evolved with the whistle in its midst. In fact, note Specify an exact violation that this article or any content on this page have done.Not finding your content or simply looking for extra information. Today my tin whistles finally arrived. Hello people. Those are just the basic differences, but what does that all mean? I have used both German and Baroque fingering and I think that the Baroque is closer. However, that does not mean that the notes are smaller or even nearer to each other. Recorder fingering is less straightforward because of the many forked fingerings and alternate fingerings. A nice box of 10 Walton’s Little Black D, with 9 whistles inside. Lover of sound, music, hot sauce, and technology. However, unlike Generations and most other whistles of this type, the Walton’s Little black Whistle has its top firmly bonded to the body. P.S. Why didn't I save myself tons of money and go buy a bunch of broccoli to play instead of worrying about which whistle is better to buy I actually bought a cheap recorder a while back, just out of curiosity. I met Roland Kirk back around 1969. Here you can request an article from an author of this blog. I kept the top half for years. Tin whistles are diatonic instruments (7 notes) while recorders are chromatic instruments (12 notes).