ClarkeClarke SBDC Pennywhistle Boxed, Key of D, Black

The media could not be loaded.  The whistle was shipped the very next day after I ordered it, and it arrived two days later. Very pleased. As for the whistle itself, it is VERY difficult to play compared to my Oak Classic key of C whistle. When you get it and first start playing it, chances are you'll start out playing the second octave. It takes an insane amount of air control to play the first octave, because it requires little to no breath, and it is VERY soft and quiet. This new whistle does sound amazing though. It's crystal clear. 4/5 for the product because of how quiet the lowest octave is. 5/5 for the seller.EDIT: After playing around with the whistle for a couple hours, I'd like to change my rating to 5/5. It took a lot of effort, but I've figured out how to play the lowest register better. Now I can play it at that volume where it sounds soft enough to make that beautiful, mellow sound, but loud enough to for people to hear and enjoy. When you first get this whistle, don't give up on it. Make sure you use a VERY small amount of air to play it, otherwise you WILL start out playing in the second register and you'll be upset when you find it near impossible to reach the third register. (That's right. I'm implying that, in the right hands, this whistle could potentially play three octaves.) Great buy!In the video, I play the beginning of the song "Concerning Hobbits" from the Lord of the Rings trilogy on the Clarke Original Penny Whistle "D" that I bought here. (I have about 6 hours playing experience total on the tin whistle, which is why I lack the ability to play ornamentation.)Enjoy.

I am a beginner and this is my first tin whistle. The whistle is very well made, the sound is beautiful and it is easy to learn and paly. I was able to play Ode to Joy (with beginner's errors) on the same day that I received it. The whistle I bought is in the key of D and I already ordered another one in the key of C from the same manufacturer following my happy experience with the current one. The whistle is small and looks like a toy, but in reality it is a "true" musical instrument. It is also great value for money.

It's hard to review the Clarke original tin whistle because frankly, it is what it is, a piece of folk music history preserved more or less in its original form from 1843. It's deserving of appreciation but not everyone will find it pleasant to play.The antique design has several pros and cons. It delivers the rough, airy sound that the tin whistle is stereotypically known for and is sometimes lost in more modern and professional quality instruments. Whether you want or like this old fashioned sound is subjective. Unlike other cheap whistles, Clarke whistles are hand finished so the quality control tends to be better than brands like Generation.The simple folded tin and wood block design also makes it difficult for beginners because it requires a lot of air. It's quieter than most whistles which may be a good thing depending on your living situation but its a poor choice for playing in a noisy atmosphere.Ultimately I think every whistler should own a Clarke original at some point to have an appreciation for where the instrument came from, in its modern metal form anyway, and how the low priced instrument became a part of British folk music tradition. As a beginner's learning tool however, the Clarke Sweetone is much easier to play, sounds nicer and is cheaper.

Clarke has been making pennywhistles since the mid-19th century, so they have plenty of experience. This instrument--while obviously costing much more than a penny--plays very easily and projects well, especially in the upper register. The only real concern that I have is that the untreated wood block might swell up when playing for a long time, or that it might change shape slightly over time. The Clarke Celtic Tin Whistle, which I will review separately, is also a nice alternative. The advantages to the Celtic Tin Whistle are (1) the plastic mouthpiece should be impervious to changes as a result of moisture, and (2) it actually projects a little better in the lowest octave. I've owned one of Clarke's MEG pennywhistles for some time, and it is also a workable instrument. The intonation on the Pennywhistle in D, though, is better than on either of the Clarke instruments with the plastic mouthpieces. This seems to be because this instrument has an optimal volume at which the tone and the intonation are best. So, what you lose in flexibility and projection, you gain in ease of tuning. One other thing: the black finish on the Pennywhistle in D is quite nice and distinctive. In conclusion: you can't go wrong with this instrument, but if you are concerned about the wood block over the long term, the Celtic Tin Whistle is a great alternative.

Bought 4 penny whistles to see which I like best.Ranked #1 by far the CLARKE PENNYWHISTLE-BOXED D had the smoothest tone and was easiest to play. It's tapered mouth piece with wood inset must be why. I can already play Inner Light, Frere Jacque, and Do-Re-Mi, for starters, the Clark Tin Whistle book is also a must if you really wish to learn to play the scales. One week and I am making music.Ranked #2 was the Walton Mellow D, with plastic mouth piece good tone but more tinny then the Clark.Ranked # 3 was the Oak Classic in C, again plastic mouth piece a full tone not too tinny, but more difficult to play.Ranked #4 was the Feardog in D. Probably should return it but not worth the trouble. It is off key, and almost impossible to get to not squeak, it might work good with the neighbors dog.

Good whistle. Well made .

Ich bin noch Anfänger udn mir geht hier schon mal die Puste aus. Ja man braucht einiges mehr an Luft, dafür klingt die Flöte viel besser und lässt sich leiser spielen. Bei Kälte kondensiert viel Feuchtigfkeit im Inneren, was nicht so angenehm ist. Die Flöte also gut aufwärmen und anschließend trocknen.

Buen producto

Le son plus soutenu que celui de Sweetone.Le bouchon en bois.

This is my first penny whistle so it is difficult to compare but (to my untrained ear) the tone is very good as is the finish of the product. Delivered on time with an extra fingering chart and tune sheet and very well packaged too so not one complaint.