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Black Clarke Sweetone D Traditional Irish Tin Penny Whistle & Soft Black Whistle Pouch
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Color | black |
Brand | Clarke |
Instrument Key | D |
Material | Metal |
Style | Irish,Traditional |
About this item
- Precision Plastic Mouthpiece with Tapered Metal Body
- Fingering Chart,Song Sheet and Suede Cloth Bag Included
- Excellent choice for both beginner or advanced musicians with clear, crisp, clean sound with good volume
- Traditional tapering tin tube with moulded black plastic mouthpiece; The tone of the Clarke tin whistle is clear and flute-like, but it is also described as "crisp and responsive" by Bill Ochs
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instrument key | D | D | D | D Major | D | D |
material | Metal | — | — | Metal | Metal | Brass tonebody, ABS plastic mouthpiece with brass reinforcing ring |
style | Irish,Traditional | Irish,Traditional | Irish,Traditional | Modern | Modern | Professional |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
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Package Dimensions | 11.57 x 2.99 x 1.06 inches |
ASIN | B00VK4YXF8 |
Item model number | 5T-PRNJ-MU9X |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 2, 2015 |
Color Name | black |
Material Type | Metal |
Instrument Key | D |
Size | Key of D |
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Sweetone D Tinwhistle with Pouch – Black The Sweetone Tinwhistle features Clarke's precision plastic mouthpiece. It is easy to play and produces a clear, crisp, clean, sound with good volume. It also takes very little air to produce a beautiful tone. Because of its excellent playability it is well suited for the serious musician and novice alike. The Sweetone Tinwhistle has a tapered bore. The tapered sides of the whistle have the effect of bringing the finger holes closer together and increasing the range and accuracy of the higher notes. A fingering chart, song sheet and suede cloth bag included with each whistle. The Sweetone Tinwhistle is available in the keys of C and D.
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Customers like the durability, appearance and ease of holding of the brass and woodwind instruments. For example, they mention it's well made, stylish and easy to hold. Some appreciate the quality and sound of the whistle, describing it as a great beginners whistle. Opinions are mixed on the pouch.
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Customers like the sound quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that the notes are breathier sounding, and the sound is generally a little quieter. They also say that the sweet tone whistle is awesome, and has good tones. Some say that it makes whistley sounds, while others say that its smooth.
"...The sound quality is fine, the higher up you go into the second octave the less pure the notes get, and you get a real airy sound...." Read more
"...That being said, it makes whistley sounds and if I follow YouTube instructions it sounds like.3 year old playing along with the television...." Read more
"...The whistle plays fine. The notes are breathier sounding than in my other cheap whistle (no indication of who made it)...." Read more
"...If I had any complaints at all, its that it sounds a bit breathy at times, especially on some of the higher octave notes when you're having to blow..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the whistle. They say it's a great beginner whistle, worth the purchase, and the best small whistle they have played. Some customers are happy with both performance and price. Overall, customers find it to be an excellent instrument and a good whistle for beginners.
"...In closing, or in short, This is an excellent instrument, generally when you buy a beginner instrument you’re already looking at upgrades by the..." Read more
"...It is easy to find beginner tunes online and tutorials, so after just a few days I have some nice tunes with ornaments in my repertoire already...." Read more
"I play a lot of whistles. This is the best small whistle I have played. Its tone IS sweet; just like it advertises. You will fall in love with it!..." Read more
"...a lovely tone, and for the price, this little penny whistle is well worth every penny...." Read more
Customers find the tin whistle easy to learn and play. They mention that the sound is wonderful, and the fingering is easy and intuitive. Some appreciate the brief directions.
"...fingering is easy although I'd prefer a sharper edge on the holes - I'll likely file them a bit. Makes it easier to modulate a slide...." Read more
"...I would say the tin whistle is easier to learn than recorder, simply because the fingering is roughly the same between the first and second octaves...." Read more
"...My kiddo is 6. The Walton was easier and cheaper, but they both are hard to play. I am fine with strings and keyboard/piano having played decades...." Read more
"...This is the easiest to play tin whistle I've found, by miles." Read more
Customers like the durability of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention it's well-made, solid, and has a chuffed tone. Some say it'll be a great instrument for beginners or advanced players, and the look of the whistle is very authentic.
"...You will fall in love with it! Quality instrument for beginner or advanced." Read more
"...But the quality of the instrument is very nice, especially at the price point...." Read more
"...Very pleased to find you can get a good-quality instrument for a very modest price ! kcv" Read more
"...Makes it easier to modulate a slide. A weak C natural, as is common. The biggest nit other reviewers mention is the edge on the back...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the brass and woodwind instrument. They mention that it looks and sounds nice, is stylish without being too ornate, and is a cute little whistle. Some appreciate the look and quality of the product, saying that it's not quite as brassy as some of the other cheap alternatives.
"...For the price it is a very stylish whistle without being too ornate. I’ve had people think it was some high price instrument...." Read more
"I love the sound of the Sweetone! It's not quite as brassy as some of the other cheap alternatives, which is nice sometimes...." Read more
"...I like the taper; it feels good in the hand, and the metal fold is not a problem. The only downside is that it has a breathier sound than I'd like...." Read more
"This is a pretty normal tin whistle. I was disappointed in the tone. It is harsh and not very warm." Read more
Customers find the brass and woodwind instruments easy to hold. They say the instrument feels comfortable in their hand, and their fingers fit comfortably over the holes. They also appreciate the wonderful sound and reliable tones.
"...Big improvement in comfort and you can't see the tape as its the same color as the whistle...." Read more
"...I like the taper; it feels good in the hand, and the metal fold is not a problem. The only downside is that it has a breathier sound than I'd like...." Read more
"...It's easy to hold, has good tones and comes with a soft little bag to keep it protected...." Read more
"Wonderful sound, comfortable holes, very air efficient, reliable tones, lightweight design, perfect sound whether underblowing the low note or..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pouch. Some mention that the included bag is a nice touch, while others say that it was missing.
"Didn't arrive with the black bag, but after contacting the seller they sent one out.Clarks are what they are...." Read more
"...The black microfiber bag it comes with is also quite nice, and makes it look at home amongst your fiddle, mandolin, or what have you...." Read more
"Wonderful whistle for beginners! My only gripe: it didn’t come with the case, as advertised." Read more
"...Whistle had a great look to it as well, and the included bag is a nice touch as well." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the consistency of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it's not particularly well tuned, and it'd be hard to maintain an octave.
"...Not in tune at all. Waiting on a couple of others that I ordered to see if there is a difference...." Read more
"It's fairly flat, you can't tune it any sharper because the mouthpiece is all the way on. I can't play with others...." Read more
"For a cheap, entry level instrument, it's fine. It is not particularly well tuned, and it sounds like a child's toy, but it is probably good enough..." Read more
"...play at all (which is why I gave it three stars) -- it's just VERY inconsistent and nobody in my house enjoys the sound of me playing it!..." Read more
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First things first, it looks amazing. For the price it is a very stylish whistle without being too ornate. I’ve had people think it was some high price instrument.
The sound quality is fine, the higher up you go into the second octave the less pure the notes get, and you get a real airy sound. This is not a defect but a signature of more traditional Irish music and honestly adds a good bit of character to whatever you’re trying to play. Intonation and controlling your breath for each note is going to play a large in the sound that you get. So just because it’s sounding a little funky at first, give yourself some time and really take the time to make sure each note is coming out sounding good. Sound quality 4/5, just because I personally prefer a more pure instrument and especially in the higher second octave I feel like the airyness almost overpowers the note itself.
Blows super easy. I barely have to put any air into the instrument to play the entire lower octave and can play the second octave with not much more effort. I’ve played entire tunes on a single breath. Playability is a 5/5
In closing, or in short, This is an excellent instrument, generally when you buy a beginner instrument you’re already looking at upgrades by the first week, and I see no reason for the foreseeable future to buy another whistle, there really aren’t any flaws or anything I can imagine can be improved upon, and you can make some small tweaks that don’t require any tools or anything else if you want to, but again I don’t see a need for that either. This whistle is a home run.
Then I remembered the tin whistle, which I learned in middle school but quickly outgrew. These instruments have only six holes, and you can half cover them to play chromaticly if you want. Sure enough, I'm having a fairly easy time with this, and it only took me about ten minutes of practice to play about as well as I ever did on my recorder.
The sound for comparison is generally a little quieter, and even softer believe it or not. The high notes do seem more piercing, but I rarely need to get into high A/B territory.
I would say the tin whistle is easier to learn than recorder, simply because the fingering is roughly the same between the first and second octaves. There are some tricks to hit higher notes easier but you can literally just blow harder and hit them.
I will say spit clogged these up worse than any recorder I have ever used. Probably because it's narrow I assume. Still looking for ways to overcome that.
Update after 2 months: I was new to tin whistle (this is my first one) and have been playing only two months. I added a video so that others can hear what it sounds like. For a $15 whistle, it is really a great sounding instrument!
I really love this whistle! I used to play the flute, so learning breath control didn't take long and I get a really nice sound. It is easy to find beginner tunes online and tutorials, so after just a few days I have some nice tunes with ornaments in my repertoire already. Not a huge problem with squeaking as I heard is an issue with these cheaper whistles.
This is actually the second one that came in. The first was dented in the mail but it was replaced immediately. Pretty sure this should be mailed in a box instead of an envelope. Instrument is 5/5 for what it is, shipping would be a 3/5, but customer service was good and I got the replacement in 2 days, so that was nice.