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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
Kenny, if I remember correctly, don't you play a musical instrument? If so, pick up an American version of the Shakuhachi. There is a guy in Vermont who makes them and one in North/South Carolina too. Quite inexpensive ( Under $50. Compared with the Japanese ones that start around $500! I'm talking about ordinary straight bamboo, but cut for a pentatonic scale, rather than the fancy bamboo Japanese styles.) and as they are Pentatonic, you can make really pretty music without knowing any particular pieces. I used to take mine with me when backpacking, as it's the perfect 'sitting on the banks of the lake or river at night' sounds.
Stitchawl
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Yep. Will check it out! Thanks.
Will fit right in with my irish whistles and flutes
I have one of these which is a Low D poly Irish flute from Dixon instruments:
It has a similar register to the bamboo flute I think, but I definitely like the tone of the wood better.
(being a long-term clarinet player e.g. since age 12 or so eeeek!)
I love my old fashioned Clarke tin whistle with the wood whistle stop. It has a great tone compared to the plastic mouthpieces.