mk Chameleon

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Style Key D - 2 legged

Key D - 2 legged

Key D - 4 legged

Demo Chameleon - Key D

Key F - 2 legged

SKU CDT2

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"It's a whole new world of whistle playing to have those incidentals be so pure and strong and consistent. No more half-holes and fluffed notes, just a reliable full sweet range."

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— drew m, Verified Buyer (6 months with the Chameleon)

Play in any key on a D whistle.

The Chameleon is a chromatic low whistle - the product of nearly two decades of work to play in every key while preserving the natural feel and humble form of the whistle.

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Explore new keys and modes!

Opens up amazing new worlds and opportunities for playing and composing.

No need to change whistle when changing key

Of course we don't need to dispense with our prized F or Ab whistles, but, at last, we don't have to change whistle when making many key changes.

Play accidentals and chromatic passages.

Music which was not possible before is now possible.

Use all existing notes and cross-fingerings as you have been.

The original tonehole layout and patterns are all still there. The Chameleon only adds and extends the possibilities.

Avoids heavily mechanised key systems

Mechanics which hamper agility and restrict ornamentation are kept to an absolute minimum.

Features

- Incredibly simple and elegant key system - a process of years of carving off excess material to arrive at the most elemental form.

- The first Chameleon is based on a Low D whistle - a 'D Chameleon'.

- Pinky keys/fingers to play E♭ and G♯.

- Optional thumb keys (4 legged Chameleon) or plain toneholes (2 legged Chameleon) for B♭ and F♮.

- 2 legged Chameleon comes with polished silver stopper for back holes if just E♭ and G♯ wish to be used.

- Blue green tinted anodised body from polished aerospace grade alloy - light, precise, resonant.

- Blackened stainless steel 3D printed keys, allowing limitless exploration of form to produce extremely ergonomic key forms.

- Light touch, magnetically sprung keys.

- Custom Chameleon Case made from brushed aluminium and a precision machined transparent tray. Felt lined and with a removable shoulder strap.

Specifications

SpecificationsDimensions:

Assembled: 565mm x 25mm diameter

Disassembled:

Headpiece: 201mm
Body: 365mm
Weight: 240g

Materials:

Aluminium, Blackened Stainless steel, Phosphor bronzed Steel, Brass, Felt, Acrylic, webbing, Rubber

It's a whole new world of whistle playing - so pure, strong & consistent. No more half-holes and fluffed notes, just a reliable full sweet range.

- Amarok, Verified Buyer

Truly magnificent - a piece of art, and a mechanical marvel all wrapped up into one.

- Sean C, Verified Buyer

An aesthetically beautiful sounding whistle with a visually stunning appearance.

- Doug Cowan, Verified Buyer

Customer Reviews

4 Legged Chameleon (4 Key)

The Standard Chameleon utilises two pinkie keys, as on many woodwinds, for G♯ and E♭ keys. In addition there are two thumb keys which rest in the closed position for B♭ and F♮. The thumb keys allow the thumb to rest comfortably wherever it wishes to on the key but do not allow direct contact with the tone-hole itself. The tone-hole is covered by the key itself rather than the thumb. It is worth noting that the tonehole layout and fingering patterns are exactly the same as the 2 legged Chameleon - so any learning on this can be transferred.

2 legged Chameleon (2 Key)

The 2 legged Chameleon is an extremely sparse key system which uses the thumbs to directly cover B♭ and F♮ notes, extending possibilities for ornamentation on those notes, and others, without the hindrance of mechanics. This almost certainly requires the player to adopt a new hand position, but once adjusted it becomes natural. With a steep learning curve and a reasonably long acclimatisation time, the benefits it offers are hard won, and this configuration is not for people who are half committed to the learning process. But once used to it this is surely the most exciting in terms extending future possibility and awaits daring young musicians looking to rewrite the rule book...

Worldwide shipping

We regularly post to almost anywhere in the world!

Insured delivery

It's our responsibility to get your package to you.

Returns welcomed

We are happy to work with customers to make things right.

10 Year Guarantee!

Unique ten year guarantee against faults in workmanship.

Customer Service

Excellent email customer support to resolve any issues no matter where you are.

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