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In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
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In the case of a whistle, the sound is created by the upper teeth and tongue forcing air on to the lower lip and teeth.
Whistling is a funny skill: folks who can whistle, wonder how anyone could have a problem with it.
The fingerless whistle is a natural outgrowth of the fingered whistle.
www.natwilson.com /stuff/whistle.html   (1485 words)

  
  Tin whistle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Whistles are a prevalent starting instrument in Irish traditional music, since they are often cheap (under US$10), relatively easy to start with (no tricky embouchure such as found with the flute), and the fingerings are identical to those on the traditional six holed flute (Irish flute, baroque flute).
The whistle is tuned diatonically, which allows it to be used to easily play music in two major keys and their corresponding minor keys and modes.
Kwela was mostly superseded in South Africa by the mbaqanga genre in the late fifties, and with it the saxophone largely supplanted the tin whistle as the lead instrument for music from the townships.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tin_whistle   (3224 words)

  
 Whistle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Although whistles have a musical characteristic (for example train whistles sound a minor-seventh musical chord) whistles are not usually considered 'musical' in the sense of being able to play a chosen melody, but mainly the small whistles can also be used as a - very shrill and loud - noise and rhythm instrument.
The whistle works by causing the smooth flow of air to be split by a narrow blade, sometimes called a fipple, creating a turbulent vortex which causes the air to vibrate.
Whistles are often used as warning devices or as safety devices serving to attract attention to the user.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Whistle   (634 words)

  
 Steam Whistle Terms - Parts of a Steam Whistle
Balanced Whistle Valve- A type of whistle valve that required very little force to open as the result of pressure being equalized on both sides of the valve disc.
Longbell Whistle — A steam whistle that is longer that a standard bell whistle usually having a 3:1 or 4:1 length to diameter ratio.
Vertical Valve — Type of whistle valve in which the valve seat and disc are on the same axis as the inlet to the whistle.
www.whistleman.com /html/whistle_terms.html   (922 words)

  
 Whistle Blower 3.1
Whistle Blower has very versatile verification capabilities that can not only verify that your web server is running, but also that your CGI scripts and databases are working properly.
If you wish to run Whistle Blower on older Mac hardware 3.0 versions are still available for 8.6 and newer on PPC and 7.6 and newer on 68k Please note that these versions are no longer supported.
Whistle Blower has a 45 day timeout but if you need more time to evaluate it or if you need more time to work with the new features please contact me for an extension.
www.sentman.com /whistleblower   (684 words)

  
 Hanami Gumi Manga Reviews - Whistle
Although she may be excitable, Katori is serious about her job as a teacher, and gradually assumes the role of Shou's unofficial guardian at school.
Whistle is very much indeed a sports manga.
Overall, Whistle is a good manga to pick up.
hanayume.net /hanami-gumi/manga/whistle.html   (701 words)

  
 Plumbing X - Whistle
(I'm tone deaf so not surprised with this result.) The whistle chapter was written by J F Nelson and he mentioned experimenting with variations so decided that the whistle listed as the one he used would be a reliable choice.
I was designing a steam powered water pump at the same time as I was working on the whistle and had decided to use some 2" OD brass rod (~$40 a foot) and 2" X 1/8" brass strips for the pump.
The whistle sounded really good on air after the throat was adjusted (it drove the workshop cat into hiding and brought the spouse from the other end of the house).
nelsonslocomotive.com /Shay/MorePlumbing/PlumbingXWhistle/PlumbingX.htm   (1800 words)

  
 History Company - Whistle Stop
In fact, it was Hudson himself who invented many of the whistles that are today taken for granted, including the London Bobby whistle and the miraculous silent dog whistle.
Each whistle comes complete with a certificate of authenticity as well as a brief history of the model and its origins.
The whistle has a completely variable frequency range, which can be adjusted according to both the owner and dog's needs, and comes complete with instructions for use.
www.lightlink.com /history/uk/products/012.html   (701 words)

  
 The 'Low-Tech' Whistle: How to make a PVC whistle
It's a quiet whistle, and I call it the `lager' as opposed to the `stout', that is a louder whistle.
It's now time to tune the whistle; at this stage it should be producing a slightly flat D. Cover the window with your finger and blow for 20-30 seconds to warm up the whistle.
Once you've played the whistle for a while and are satisfied with its sound, you may glue the fipple block into place; but if you don't, you'll be able to adjust the fipple block position as needed.
guido.gonzato.googlepages.com /whistle.html   (5190 words)

  
 Steam Whistle FAQs
One whistle is just a whistle, two of them is a pair and three is a collection.
Now this is not necessarily bad as it does put rare and unusual whistles at everyone’s fingertips, whistles that the average collector would never see in a lifetime of searching.
My focus in whistle collecting is not necessarily the acquisition of lots of whistles but the search for the undiscovered whistlewhistles still up in the air on old factories or saw mills and refineries, whistles in someone’s barn or shed, or whistles on the old abandoned cotton gin.
www.whistleman.com /html/steam_whistle_faqs.html   (709 words)

  
 Scottish Whistle History
Other whistles have been made from clay, wood and reeds, but the principal for making the whistle sound is always the same: a narrow gap is created in a mouthpiece through which air is blown, and holes in the barrel are stopped or opened to vary the pitch.
Principally seen as a rustic toy associated with shepherds and bucolic idylls, the whistle was generally not taken seriously in Scotland by dance masters, music teachers, publishers, etc. In 18th and 19th century tune collections, a great many of which advertised their suitability for the german flute, there are few references to whistle.
Clarke's whistle have been available to the present day, as well as the slightly more recent Generation whistles, and a plethora of modern makes which have appeared with the huge upsurge of people learning the whistle over the past twenty to thirty years.
www.nigelgatherer.com /whistle/hist.html   (684 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: whistle
Whistles - Wide Variety Large selection of whistles for coaches, safety and collectors.
Whistles - Great Coaches Gift Each whistle comes in an elegant oak presentation box laser engraved with your thanks to the coach.
It dawned on me as I was posting the May edition of the Penny Whistle that I somehow forgot to post April…must be early signs of senility sinking in...
technorati.com /tag/whistle   (510 words)

  
 Penny Whistles and Tin Whistles at The Harp and Dragon
For instance, a D penny whistle is called a high D whistle and is half as long (and a lot thinner) than the low D whistle.
Whistles that fall between the high and low categories are called alto whistles; our G whistle is an alto whistle, and is listed on the low whistles page.
There are whistles in other keys; one of the common ones is key of C, and many whistle players include a C whistle to their collection of Ds.
www.harpanddragon.com /pennywhistles.htm   (1646 words)

  
 NG BBS - Whistle Points & Level FAQs
The whistle level system is a a way of rewarding users for appropriately flagging abusive reviews or blowing the whistle on under-judgement flash entries that violate portal rules, as well as to punish those who abuse these systems, and also as an indicator (in that users profile) of his/her level.
One's whistle level is determined by how many under-judgment flash entries and reviews that user has blown the whistle on or flagged as abusive.
Thus, one's whistle level is based on how many whistle points that user has, and how many whistle points the user(s) ranked at "Deity" have.
www.newgrounds.com /bbs/topic.php?id=74715   (2198 words)

  
 Mick's Virtual Whistle - Sound Files
This is a fabulous whistle in my opinion, worthy of the attention of any serious whistle player who appreciates beauty of tone and great looks.
This is the Clarke C whistle with its conical tube and wooden fipple plug.
Please note that I have used whistles of different keys to make these recordings, and so the notation will not always reflect the actual key you are listening to.
www.micksvirtualwhistle.net /whistle/index.html   (1869 words)

  
 Tin WhistlePage - Hobgoblin USA Online Shop
The Flageolet or Tin Whistle is an end blown flute with mouthpiece and a fipple (the wedge shaped bit that sets the air vibrating), and belongs to the same family as recorders.
Whistles with a plastic red mouthpiece Made in United Kingdom.
The new Adler wooden whistles are amazing value, and have a beautiful recorder sound also.
www.hobgoblin-usa.com /local/cartwhis.htm   (663 words)

  
 Whistle This! - Learn how to play different Irish tunes with a whistle.
In addition, I should be recieving a Busman whistle and a narrow bore brass O'Brien whistle to review -- thanks to both of these makers for allowing me the opportunity to provide you with my thoughts on their instruments.
Seeing how well we've taken off, I'll be actively seeking whistle manufacturers for review models of their whistles to add to our review section.
So far, all of the whistles I've reviewed I personally own, but that would be quite expensive to provide a large number of reviews without the help of their makers.
www.whistlethis.com   (1336 words)

  
 Tin Whistle Buyer's Guide and FAQ
Tin Whistles are made in different keys, but those in the key of 'C' and 'D' are the ones more commonly used, with the key of 'D' the most common.
Two years ago, when I showed up with my whistle for auditons at the University; most were skeptical (you'll get used to it) and now in my second year the doubts, and some of the novelty has worn off, and my Irish Whistles are now accepted as part of the wind ensemble.
So, if you think you would like to play the whistle in your school band: first, you have to give them a good reason to consider it so learn the instrument backward and forward until you can play at least as well as the others on their respective instruments.
www.lollysmith.com /tinwhistlefaq.html   (1976 words)

  
 Willow Whistle
You can make a whistle from a fresh cut stick in spring time, when the bark is juicy.
If you strongly blow into the whistle, you produce a loud sound, the height of which you can change a little bit.
Cut the willow branch perpendicularly to the direction of the stick with a sharp knife (Cuts are always in red).
www.mathematische-basteleien.de /flute.htm   (292 words)

  
 whistle
to move, go, pass, etc., with a whistling or whizzing sound, as a bullet or the wind.
an instrument for producing whistling sounds by means of the breath, steam, etc., as a small wooden or tin tube, a pipe, or a similar device with an air chamber containing a small ball that oscillates when air is forced through an opening, producing a high-pitched, warbling tone.
Congress has blown the whistle on all unnecessary expenditures for the program.
www.infoplease.com /dictionary/whistle   (265 words)

  
 Deer whistle / accident prevention - The animal alert safety warning device.
You should examine the deer whistle occasionally to be sure it is still mounted to the vehicle and does not have any blockage in the holes.
I recently attached a deer whistle on my car and experienced just how wonderful this product is. I was driving late at night on a country road when I noticed several deer coming to the edge of the road to cross.
I am convinced had I not had the deer whistle on my car, they would have tried to cross in front of me. It would have been hazardous, as I was traveling at a speed that would not have allowed me to stop before reaching them.
www.deerwhistle.com   (4031 words)

  
 Dog Whistle
A whistle is just an air nozzle squirting air at an edge, right next to the hole in the end of a tube which likes to "ring" at the chosen pitch.
It might even hurt their ears, just like a loud whistle can hurt your ears, if the whistle is nearby.
A whistle is simpler for a dog to notice than words.
www.newton.dep.anl.gov /askasci/eng99/eng99277.htm   (363 words)

  
 Open Directory - Arts: Music: Instruments: Winds: Tin Whistle
Comparison Recordings of Flutes and Whistles - James Peeples presents a number of MP3 files allowing the listener to compare the same tune played on different instruments.
Irish Modes and the "D" Tin Whistle - This article adds notation and whistle tablature to its clearly-written text to explain what exactly musical modes are, which modes you're likely to find in Irish music, and how to play them on "D" tin whistles.
Whistle Reviews by the Wandering Whistler - The largest collection of tin whistle reviews by a single reviewer.
www.dmoz.org /Arts/Music/Instruments/Winds/Tin_Whistle   (655 words)

  
 What is a Slide Whistle?
The slide whistle is an unusual metal woodwind instrument that was first developed in the early 20th century.
In this case, playing the slide whistle is somewhat comparable to playing a trombone, at least a very small one.
Though the slide whistle has been used in a few jazz and orchestral pieces, most commonly it was used in jug bands of the 1920s.
www.wisegeek.com /what-is-a-slide-whistle.htm   (458 words)

  
 Whistle , China Wholesale
This combo whistle, light (red beam), compass and key chain will be taken everywhere and your logo with it.
Durable and lightweight, these are available in four popular colors: red, green, blue and fl with your message permanently laser etched on the top or bottom side of the whistle.
Its headlights produce red beams and the tailpipe is a whistle for safety.
www.sz-wholesale.com /shenzhen_China_products/Whistle_1.htm   (402 words)

  
 Tin Whistle
The Instant Tin Whistle series is designed to nurture the initial surge of enthusiasm you may experience when first playing the instrument, and has been carefully designed to substantially increase your chances of success.
Difficult traditional dances tunes, music particularly suited to the tin whistle, are introduced only on the last few pages to give a taste of things to come.
There are clear instructions on how to play the whistle, and each tune is fully diagrammed to allow the complete beginner to play immediately.
www.easymusicbooks.com /contents/en-us/d188.html   (1238 words)

  
 Artists: Joanie MaddenCeltic, New Age Music
When the fiddles, pipes and whistles are celebrating, it's hard to resist the urge to clap your hands, stomp your feet, and do those crazy step-dances.
On Song of the Irish Whistle 2, she follows up her critically-acclaimed 1997 best-seller Song of the Irish Whistle, extending her mastery of one of the most expressive instruments in the Irish repertoire.
With Song of the Irish Whistle 2, Madden once more displays her versatility on the penny whistle from the soothing strains of "John of the Glen," to the antic joy of "The Cat's Meow." "The Edge of the White Rock" is a haunting lament hundreds of years old.
valley-entertainment.com /Artists/Joanie_Madden   (828 words)

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