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Notus, Greek God of the South Wind

 

 

The South Wind

Whistle Manufactory

 

  • Handcrafted Pennywhistles

 

 
Working to create and sustain positive energy throughout the universe via the Butterfly Effect.  Dedicated to the advancement of Celtic music and the Celtic performing arts.

One whistle, one whistler, one tune at a time...

 
According to ancient Mexican legend, butterflies cause the South Wind to blow.  And as the South Wind carries warm rains sweet and sultry, the South Wind pennywhistle breathes a song rich and mellow.  With more the voice of a true end-blown flute than that of the traditional tin whistle, it is designed to play effortlessly through two octaves.  Low air requirements and a nimble response to even the fastest fingers more than make up for its humble appearance.    

  • The South Wind Pennywhistle:

  • Top-key of A, Bottom-key of C

 

  • The South Wind Pennywhistle Family:

  • D, C, B, Bb, A, G (bottom to top)

 

 The South Wind pennywhistle is currently available in the key of G, A, Bb, B, C or D. 

Construction is of thick-wall, seamless copper tubing with a Delrin® fipple plug.  After a good buff and polish, generous globs of our food-grade whistle wax are gently baked into the metal. 

While a high shine is easy enough to maintain, we prefer the earthy rainbow patina that grows to reveal the whistler's touch over time. 

 

 

  

Listen to the South Wind Pennywhistle   

Below you will discover a selection of tunes performed on our handcrafted pennywhistles.  They are played by our whistle maker, Thomas, a novice whistler since the turn of the millennium. 

Tunes are saved in a medium resolution MP3 format with no special effects added.  A slight reverb is compliments of our home's hallway which did double duty as the recording studio.

We hope you enjoy the warm, mellow tones of our pennywhistles.  Thick-wall copper construction and a distinctive fipple design impart a rich sound that is often taken for that of a wooden flute.  Please let us know what you think.       

 

The South Wind Whistle

  1. Born of Earth yet wrought by Man
  2. Each blade carved by caring hands
  3. Slowly shaped rich husky timbre
  4. Voices tried and true

 

MP3 Selections Featuring the South Wind Pennywhistle
   
Tune, Composer: South Wind Whistle:
   
Niel Gow's Lament (for the Death of his 2nd Wife), Neil Gow key of B
Si Beag Si Mor, Turlough O'Carolan key of D
The Minstrel Boy (The Moreen), Words by Thomas Moore (Irish Air) key of D
Sliabh na mBan (Mountain of the Women), Irish Air key of G (low)
The South Wind, traditional key of C
The Broken Heart's Recovery, Duncan Cameron key of A
MacPherson's Lament, James MacPherson key of B flat
   
   

 

 

You are welcome to contact us with questions or comments.

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