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product_id: 811012
title: "Clarke Original D Tinwhistle - Black with Gold Diamond Decor - a traditional Irish Celtic Penny Whistle"
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price: "€ 64.67"
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category: "Clarke Tinwhistle"
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# Key of D - traditional Irish tunes Tapered metal body for smooth airflow Wooden mouthpiece for warm tone Clarke Original D Tinwhistle - Black with Gold Diamond Decor - a traditional Irish Celtic Penny Whistle

**Brand:** clarke tinwhistle
**Price:** € 64.67
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍀 Unlock your Celtic spirit with every breath!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Clarke Original D Tinwhistle - Black with Gold Diamond Decor - a traditional Irish Celtic Penny Whistle by clarke tinwhistle
- **How much does it cost?** € 64.67 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/811012-clarke-original-d-tinwhistle-black-with-gold-diamond-decor-traditional)

## Best For

- clarke tinwhistle enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted clarke tinwhistle brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Textured Grip:** Metal body with subtle texture keeps your fingers perfectly positioned during play.
- • **Warm, Flute-like Tone:** Wooden fipple delivers a rich, mellow sound that stands out.
- • **Effortless Playability:** Tapered design ensures smooth octave transitions with consistent breath control.
- • **Master the Irish Sound:** Classic D key tuned for authentic Celtic melodies.
- • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** Handmade in England with historically accurate design and elegant black & gold diamond decor.

## Overview

The Clarke Original D Tinwhistle is a traditionally crafted Irish penny whistle featuring a tapered tin body and a wooden mouthpiece that produces a warm, flute-like tone. Tuned in the key of D, it’s ideal for authentic Celtic music and offers smooth octave transitions thanks to its unique design. Lightweight and textured for secure grip, this whistle combines historical accuracy with elegant black and gold diamond detailing, making it a favorite among both beginners and seasoned players.

## Description

This is one of our most popular whistles! It's a Clarke Penny Whistle in the key of D (most traditional Irish music is written in the key of D or G. This whistle is easy to play in either of these keys.). This whistle is made of tin, and has a wooden fipple (mouthpiece), giving it a warm, flute-like tone.

Review: Nice mellow sound, taper design doesn't require varying air pressure. Headpiece a bit uncomfortable - This review will be in comparing this whistle to: Clarke Celtic, Feadog pro, Feadog, Generation, Sondern whistles. First, The Clarke whistles are tapered, the others I have are not. What I have discovered this means is that in order to get a good sound in lower registers, you have to blow a little harder though the Sondern whistles are very tolerant, the Clarke whistles will make a good tone quality with constant blowing pressure. I believe this has something to do with the tapered design. My straight tube whistles require more air for higher tones. The feel of the whistle is nice. Though it is metal, it is a bit textured so the whistle doesn't slide around so it is easy to keep your fingers in the same position. The whistle isn't nearly as loud as brass or nickel. Not sure if it is the paint, the taper, or because of the piece of wood in the head, but it has a softer woody type sound, so for tunes calling for a softer, rich tone, this is my go-to in the key of D. The wood piece mentioned...one of the things I do not like about this whistle is the feel of the piece of wood against my lip, at first it was rough...after playing it a bit, the wood wore down some (along with my lip at first) The wood does absorb some moisture which helps prevent condensation buildup in the fipple, but it does reach a saturation point where the wood swells a little and then it doesn't play right until you let the wood dry out. The headpiece does not feel good on the lips, but. that piece of wood that is uncomfortable also I think is responsible for several pros. The wood piece is cut at an angle and is directly in line beneath the fipple...having taken physics classes on sound. I know that what this does is it causes the acoustic length of the whistle to match the actual length. What this means...is that when you go from the first to the second octave, there is not a cavity of pressurized air in the hollow whistle head that causes a crazed sound during the transition. So...all that science talk just to say that you do not need to 'tweek' this whistle with a piece of tack to soften the sound, it has a soft sound with nice smooth octave shift out of the box. Recap, when just learning a song I use this whistle because the tapered design will let me hit notes while blowing softly, and it is not overly loud, also the second octave has a softer tone and is not screechy and I think this is because of the wood piece and the paint. Con...I don't like the feel of the headpiece and when the wood gets too moist, it has to be dried before it can be played...takes a good hour or so to reach this point, but you'll know it when it happens.
Review: This is a real musical instrument - I taught myself to play recorder at an early age (12) and played in group with adults playing good recorders (theirs were of wood, mine was plastic). I also now play the Boehm flute (silver flute). I also bought from desertcart another brand of tin whistle. The Clarke Original (painted black) is the real deal. I had trouble adjusting to the cedar block in my mouth. Recorder wood is finished and leaves no taste. The unfinished cedar has a strange taste, but I'm used to it now. I do not consider it a deal breaker. The instrument is conical - wide at the top (where the block is) and narrower at the bottom. This is similar to the bore of recorder & unlike the Boehm flute which is cylindrical. I believe baroque fultes also had a conical bore. There is a seam at the back of the Clarke. Cylindrical whistles have a seamless ture. I recall reading that the Boehm flute "caught on" in France & the rest of Europe didn't much care for it. Some of the early French makers used a seamed tube for their early product line because it was cheaper that a seamless tube. I think the reason it is a feature of the Clarke design is that it is easer and cheaper to create a folded and seamed cone than one that has no seam. Again, I do not find this to be a deal breaker. I adjust. The tin whistle is classed as a duct flute. The block is used to create a narrow windway tdirected at the lip which will vibrate in the stream of air the player controls. As with wind instruments generally, the player is the most important element in tone production. I had to learn to reduce the wind stream. I try to control it so I get a pure tone. The tone is the result of the air volume within the flute itself. There is a magic moment when you are playing and the sweet and pure sound of the note comes through. I had to learn not to push the note. The upper octave dpends on a stronger pressue of air than the first octave. I still cannot get the full effect I want above high g. I need to practice more. But I can do so much more with the Boehm flute so much more easily that I find myself drifting in that direction rather than working of the more delicate sound of the Irish tin whistle. Also, from my long history (over 70 years) of recorder playing, I find it easy just to play one of my plastic Alto or Soprano recorders. However, tin whistle is fascinating in its own right. I found out about tin whistle jive, a 1950's influence on African music. Even Harry Belafonte has a song about it that used tin whistle - Kwela. desertcart music has it & so does YouTube. YouTube has a great video of tin whistle players on a street in South Africa. It changed my image of tin whistle music forever.

## Features

- Clarke Original D Tinwhistle - Black with Gold Diamond Decor - Made in England
- Historically Correct Tinwhistle with Wooden Mouthpiece and Tapered Metal Body

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001B9JZ78 |
| Color Name | D-Black/GoldDiamonds |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,845) |
| Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
| Instrument Key | D |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Item model number | SBDC |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Product Dimensions | 12.5 x 1 x 0.8 inches |
| Size | Key of D |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Clarke Tinwhistle
- **Color:** D-Black/GoldDiamonds
- **Instrument Key:** D
- **Material:** Metal
- **Style:** Traditional

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice mellow sound, taper design doesn't require varying air pressure. Headpiece a bit uncomfortable
*by J***H on September 5, 2024*

This review will be in comparing this whistle to: Clarke Celtic, Feadog pro, Feadog, Generation, Sondern whistles. First, The Clarke whistles are tapered, the others I have are not. What I have discovered this means is that in order to get a good sound in lower registers, you have to blow a little harder though the Sondern whistles are very tolerant, the Clarke whistles will make a good tone quality with constant blowing pressure. I believe this has something to do with the tapered design. My straight tube whistles require more air for higher tones. The feel of the whistle is nice. Though it is metal, it is a bit textured so the whistle doesn't slide around so it is easy to keep your fingers in the same position. The whistle isn't nearly as loud as brass or nickel. Not sure if it is the paint, the taper, or because of the piece of wood in the head, but it has a softer woody type sound, so for tunes calling for a softer, rich tone, this is my go-to in the key of D. The wood piece mentioned...one of the things I do not like about this whistle is the feel of the piece of wood against my lip, at first it was rough...after playing it a bit, the wood wore down some (along with my lip at first) The wood does absorb some moisture which helps prevent condensation buildup in the fipple, but it does reach a saturation point where the wood swells a little and then it doesn't play right until you let the wood dry out. The headpiece does not feel good on the lips, but. that piece of wood that is uncomfortable also I think is responsible for several pros. The wood piece is cut at an angle and is directly in line beneath the fipple...having taken physics classes on sound. I know that what this does is it causes the acoustic length of the whistle to match the actual length. What this means...is that when you go from the first to the second octave, there is not a cavity of pressurized air in the hollow whistle head that causes a crazed sound during the transition. So...all that science talk just to say that you do not need to 'tweek' this whistle with a piece of tack to soften the sound, it has a soft sound with nice smooth octave shift out of the box. Recap, when just learning a song I use this whistle because the tapered design will let me hit notes while blowing softly, and it is not overly loud, also the second octave has a softer tone and is not screechy and I think this is because of the wood piece and the paint. Con...I don't like the feel of the headpiece and when the wood gets too moist, it has to be dried before it can be played...takes a good hour or so to reach this point, but you'll know it when it happens.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a real musical instrument
*by J***R on June 27, 2022*

I taught myself to play recorder at an early age (12) and played in group with adults playing good recorders (theirs were of wood, mine was plastic). I also now play the Boehm flute (silver flute). I also bought from Amazon another brand of tin whistle. The Clarke Original (painted black) is the real deal. I had trouble adjusting to the cedar block in my mouth. Recorder wood is finished and leaves no taste. The unfinished cedar has a strange taste, but I'm used to it now. I do not consider it a deal breaker. The instrument is conical - wide at the top (where the block is) and narrower at the bottom. This is similar to the bore of recorder & unlike the Boehm flute which is cylindrical. I believe baroque fultes also had a conical bore. There is a seam at the back of the Clarke. Cylindrical whistles have a seamless ture. I recall reading that the Boehm flute "caught on" in France & the rest of Europe didn't much care for it. Some of the early French makers used a seamed tube for their early product line because it was cheaper that a seamless tube. I think the reason it is a feature of the Clarke design is that it is easer and cheaper to create a folded and seamed cone than one that has no seam. Again, I do not find this to be a deal breaker. I adjust. The tin whistle is classed as a duct flute. The block is used to create a narrow windway tdirected at the lip which will vibrate in the stream of air the player controls. As with wind instruments generally, the player is the most important element in tone production. I had to learn to reduce the wind stream. I try to control it so I get a pure tone. The tone is the result of the air volume within the flute itself. There is a magic moment when you are playing and the sweet and pure sound of the note comes through. I had to learn not to push the note. The upper octave dpends on a stronger pressue of air than the first octave. I still cannot get the full effect I want above high g. I need to practice more. But I can do so much more with the Boehm flute so much more easily that I find myself drifting in that direction rather than working of the more delicate sound of the Irish tin whistle. Also, from my long history (over 70 years) of recorder playing, I find it easy just to play one of my plastic Alto or Soprano recorders. However, tin whistle is fascinating in its own right. I found out about tin whistle jive, a 1950's influence on African music. Even Harry Belafonte has a song about it that used tin whistle - Kwela. Amazon music has it & so does YouTube. YouTube has a great video of tin whistle players on a street in South Africa. It changed my image of tin whistle music forever.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***N on February 25, 2023*

As advertised. Would buy again.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*