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ENGLISH GUITAR

   
Definition: A cittern popular in the 18th century, 10 strings, fan tuners, curved fingerboard. Almost identical to the Portuguese Guitar.
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Howard Low D Whistle, Black, Tuneable With tuneable black plastic mouthpiece

Howard Low D Whistle, Black, Tuneable


With tuneable black plastic mouthpiece

Item ID: GR22056   Model No: LOW D BLK   
    Product Features
  • The barrel is made of specially drawn thin wall brass tube with an ABS (high grade resin) head.
  • The head is movable for tuning with a reference line incised around the barrel to give a tuning visual aid.
  • UK designed and made
    Product Specifications
  • Brass whistle
  • ABS head
  • Tuneable
  • Black powder coating heat treated for a lasting, non-slip finish
  • Made in: United Kingdom
  • Model Number: LOW D BLK
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Low Whistle Information


Whistles with a cylindrical metal tube and a plastic mouthpiece tend to give a bright sound and are easy blowing. They can't be played as hard as an all metal alloy whistle.
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Advice on Choosing Low Whistles


Where to Start?

The whistle is a diatonic instrument with simple fingering, and it's very easy to learn to play - easier than the recorder. If you're thinking about beginning the whistle, it is advisable to begin with a normal (high) whistle in the key of D. It is generally considered to be the easiest to play, and pretty much all of the tutor books you can buy are for whistles in D (although they can be used for any key).

What Keys Can I Play In?
Whistles generally play two oct ...read the full article
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Howard
Howard: One of the most popular brands of low whistle   View all Howard Low Whistles   View all Howard Products

Brian Howard, also well known as a pipemaker, has been one of the pioneers of low whistle making. These are the new improved design with modified mouthpiece.