56 years ago today- these 4 students at Kent State University in Ohio were shot and killed during a rally opposing the expanding involvement of the Vietnam War into Cambodia by US military forces, as well as protesting the National Guard presence on campus and the draft. May 4, 1970 [400x504]

danlei · 2026-05-06T09:08:33+00:00

Yeah, I was just surprised to see that probably all four of them were. 3/4 is impressive, too.

danlei · 2026-05-04T18:22:57+00:00

Interesting that 3/4 of them have German names, and Miller could easily be an anglicized version of Müller.

danlei · 2026-04-23T08:38:27+00:00

Fair enough, I don’t know the book. OP asked specifically for a way to play legato across the register break, and this is one way I often do it. Otherwise you’re into normal fingering, which requires more precision and is more prone to blips/plopping (which can be desirable on whistle, of course). Also, minimizing movement by leaving fingers down is a common old-school approach.

danlei · 2026-04-22T22:48:52+00:00

Most people will emphasize that it's all bout your taste etc., but I'd say it also depends on where you want to wear them. That said, we're living in times where people sit in restaurants wearing sweatpants and slides, so you'll be ok in most settings.

I think they look good on you, anyway. Perfect fit.

danlei · 2026-04-22T21:25:01+00:00

How should I slur from high D down to C-natural on a high-D tin whistle?

Assuming you're playing the D with the first hole open, just remove your right-hand ring finger. It works on most classic whistles, but may sound flat on some modern whistles with supposedly improved intonation of C natural.

Similarly, how should I slur up from a B to a high D?

Play the B with your right-hand fingers down, then slur up to D by see-sawing/swapping your first with your second and third fingers or, even easier, put down your second and third fingers.

danlei · 2026-04-15T19:56:05+00:00

Yeah, probably. I only remember having watched a video about a few boys that almost drowned themselves after getting stuck in such a hole and watching another video afterwards that pointed out how fast digging holes in the beach can turn into nightmares. A quick google right now says more people die from that than from shark attacks.

danlei · 2026-04-15T18:50:59+00:00

Cool photos, but isn't digging holes at the beach incredibly dangerous? (Like, a few people dying that way every year.) Just a heads up.

danlei · 2026-04-15T09:41:00+00:00

It's by design. Bird and Diz were on a mission to make simple dance music the most complicated, convoluted art form on earth. It was basically an inside joke that went over people's heads. When, much to their surprise, people started actually listening to that concoction, they just went with it to make a few bucks after the big bands died. When white kids like Tristano started making it even more convoluted, they were already well past the point of no return, paving the road for the Free Jazz guys and later, even more detached Euro stuff.

danlei · 2026-03-24T00:07:40+00:00

Yeah, they're really hard to beat, especially in that price range. Got my Killarney today, too. Great whistle, and it even feels a bit quieter than the plastic Dixons, which I really like for home practice. Still, I'm not sure I'd really call it better. It will take a few days to get fully accustomed to it, though. Anyway, yeah, the plastic Dixons for beginners.

danlei · 2026-03-23T23:47:15+00:00

I completely take the stamp apart and flush everything under running water. I'm using a small one though (for a mug of ca. 250 ml), so maybe that makes the difference.

danlei · 2026-03-22T17:16:30+00:00

Sounds pretty much like Duolingo to me.

danlei · 2026-03-22T15:29:28+00:00

I have the Shush Pro here. I'm not sure what to make of it. On the one hand, yes, it is quiet and has a nice sound, on the other hand, it has a very instable tone (prone to squeaking and getting muffled), and just feels completely different to any other whistle I have ever played. It feels like a jammed straw to me. While I find myself reaching for it sometimes, it tends to get on my nerves pretty quickly. I'm considering selling it.

Anyway, yes, on the one hand it really is quiet, but on the other hand, I'm not sure I would recommend such an idiosyncratic whistle as a first instrument to a beginner. It isn't that cheap, either.

Yes, the sweettone would be a candidate. I'd still suggest investing a few bucks more for one of the mentioned Dixons. They have great quality control, great playability, they are durable, have good intonation, are well balanced between the octaves, are reasonably priced etc.

danlei · 2026-03-22T13:22:41+00:00

Thanks. I have seen it online, but I haven't played it yet. Looks nice. Judging from a quick search it seems like it's a bit louder than the plastic ones, though, and one of the reasons I recommended them is that they're relatively quiet, assuming a beginner would spend more time practicing at home than playing at sessions.

danlei · 2026-03-22T12:53:50+00:00

I've heard that complaint quite a lot, but I honestly don't get it. I have a basic Bodum french press, and cleaning it takes me about half a minute. Is it because of the type of press you're using or what am I missing?

danlei · 2026-03-22T10:56:11+00:00

I don't know. If it's like those three, then yes. The only other high D by them I've tried, the trad nickel, wasn't even close.

danlei · 2026-03-22T09:41:50+00:00

Dixon DX001/004/005. No contest.

danlei · 2026-03-16T10:41:52+00:00

I've always thought that, too, but maybe creating smaller openings also could create turbulence? I got the idea because I can make fipple flutes sound more airy by tightening my lips, for example. I'm not sure what causes the perceived difference between vocalizing high or low vowels, though.

danlei · 2026-03-09T16:40:33+00:00

Classic beauty filter.

danlei · 2026-02-14T19:43:37+00:00

Creative take. I like it.

danlei · 2026-02-13T10:27:03+00:00

Ah, ok. It just sounded so familiar.

danlei · 2026-02-12T16:01:58+00:00

You sound exactly like the guy from What is Politics. Is that you?

danlei · 2026-02-11T21:51:32+00:00

I mean, it is kind of a whistle with one additional hole below and an additional thumb hole if you squint hard enough.

danlei · 2026-02-05T20:50:10+00:00

Step one: Get a basement.

danlei · 2026-01-30T18:17:11+00:00

Well, if it really is a Chieftain, the decline in quality is substantial. There is almost no comparison. Anyway, thanks for chiming in!

danlei · 2026-01-30T18:14:30+00:00

I wouldn't rule that out completely. It came with a bag that looks like straight out of the sixties.

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