Tui, Alto-G Penny Whistle, handcrafted by Takahe Flutes

Description

***** HANDCRAFTED TO ORDER *****
Generally shipped within
three to five business days
The Tui is a handcrafted penny whistle in the key of G major. It is an alto whistle, named after a native New Zealand songbird, and is lower than D whistles like the Clarke or Feadog. These whistles are tough, made from PVC. They feature:
A small bell which helps improve the volume of the lower notes of each octave compared to the higher notes.
A curved lip against which the air is directed like a classical flute, rather than a straight one, giving a distinctive mellow and slightly 'breathy' tone.
Accurate pitch, carefully hand tuned to A=440Hz, within the limits of variable air temperature and how hard you blow.
Range of at least two octaves, G4 to F#6.
A very comfortable mouthpiece shape compared to many PVC or aluminium whistles.
They are shipped in a triangular package which is very strong. You can hear me play this whistle
on YouTube here
Besides the key of G, the whistle is easily played in Dorian mode (the scale starting on A), in C and Am by half-holing the F#, in D and Bm (see chart for the C#)  and of course Em.
NB: Photo props NOT included.
NOTES, PLEASE READ!
Orders are usually shipped within three to five business days.
Delivery is usually less than two weeks, but with the global pandemic, could take
much
longer.
My standard shipping method is via
semi-tracked international airmail
.
If an order has not arrived within 45 days of shipping notification, contact me and I will post another.
Some countries may charge relevant taxes such as GST or VAT and/or further postal charges.