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When one is performing "cuts" on the whistle, do you generally tongue at the same time, or is it stylistic to do some cuts with tonguing and some without? Also, what is the best way to play a G#?

Asked by:Beerisgood

Which is the easiest Low D to play? I have small "woman hands." :-) Thank you! Lauri

Asked by:fluffysmom

hey hey, im a violonist, but last year i was trying to play flute until now, than i try tin whistle (just yesterday.. hahaha..) so i was a bit curious, i used to "tongue" each note im playing with the whistle, should i do it? or should i use the cuts? so if i used the cuts i should slurs all the note? hope can help me! thx!

Asked by:Gorby

Is there a good source for tunes (sheet music) that work well with Low G whistle?

Asked by:Daniel

Im a beginner and have minimal music knowledge.I do play the guitar but only know tabs. Is there something like that for the whistle? What whistle would you recommend for beginners?

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Do tin whistles in different keys have the exact same notes?

Asked by:Madds

Where can I find guitar and other insturments so I can play along with them? Would I need a tuneable whistle as someone said to play along with a tape or CD, the whistle would be a bit higher?

Asked by:doug

I have a Clarke 'D' whistle. I find that I can only make upper octave notes when I blow a lot of air. This makes these notes always loud and a bit piercing. Can these notes be made less loud an more sweet? And if so, is it technique or the whistle?

Asked by:Alexander.

What is a Cran and how do I do one?

Asked by:Paddy Fuller

Is there any blues riffs and runs music for a tin whistle?

Asked by:Ken

I have to teach classes of 30 tin whistles yr.3/4 and need ideas for repertoire.

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I love playing Irish slow airs and am looking for a whistle a notch above the rest. Can anyone help?

Asked by:vince

i just got a clarke C tin whistle and coz it has a wooden mouth peice i wondered if any1 knows what happens when it get 2 damp?

Asked by:THE megsta

If a note falls below the range of a d whistle - what choices do other whistle players make about what to play to substitute for a note that one cannot play?

Asked by:Ginny

Trying to learn how to play the tin whistle and coming along slowly but surely. I am now trying to learn "All Those Endearing Young Charms". I''ve got as far as: F#,E,D,E,D,D,F#,A,G,b,D'',D'',C,b Is there anyone who would complete it for me please.

Asked by:jo

Is the Irish Flute the same as a Low D pennywhistle?

Asked by:GM

my dad has been playing this song for years now but ive never known the name of it. you could really help me out if you knew the name of it please. heres the youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LSTWky7sZI

Asked by:sean mcc

I have bought a tin whistle but I am not really sure that it is what an Irish whistle is! It is made of steel. And when I play B, A, G, F and E it sounds nice, but when I play D, the sound is enough to repulse anyone!! Please help me out!

Asked by:Sanju

what are all the crush notes??

Asked by:Irish!!

I play tunes on my whistles from notation and memory. However in Irish Band music the whistle usually vamps in the background. Can I learn this technique from a score and if so how do I get hold of it?

Asked by:Bracegirdle

my first whistle...got down to two:
1. dixon D Tuneable (Brass Slide) Polymer High Whistle £29
2. tweaked Sweetone D £20...any ideas people?

Asked by:robbie

I would love to know what key the penny whistle is, that they use in "You can call me al" (Paul Simon). And also if anyone has or can write sheet music for it?? Cheers :)

Asked by:Al

I need to play 2 songs, one in A minor and the other in A flat minor, can you tell me what whistle I should get key wise?

Asked by:pennybug

Why do smaller whistles play higher sounding notes? Basic science needed for a grade 4 project.

Asked by:Sophie

i have played the pennywhistle for quite a while and i stil can not get the high notes to sound right. they always sound airy or squeeky. i have tried adjusting my fingers and my breathing but it doesn't work. Is there anything else i can do?

Asked by:Sally

I'm eager to play the bridge for Galway Girl on a D Tin Whistle and am trying to determine the notes by ear. The way I write them down is 1 All six fingers, 2 No fingers etc and I think, from reading your website that the notes are as follows - All six covered = D, Five Covered = E Four Covered = F#, Three covered = G, Two covered = A, One covered = C and None covered = B. Is this correct and in my attempt to discover notes for the bridge or interlude between verses, I seem to have reached a note lower than D but I feel certain that the bridge can be played on a D. I know the song can be. There seems to be around 40 notes each in two parts to the bridge. Appreciate any help and this is a great site by the way.

Asked by:Timbo

When buying a new tin whistle i have found that there is a high D and a low D does it matter what one you buy?

Asked by:Bron (:

You know how D is the lowest note on the tin whistle but on some music I have seen a note lower than the D. what is this note?

Asked by:cap

I have been playing the Irish Tin Whistle for roughly six months now, and I was wondering if anyone might know how to play "Tura Lura Lural" (The irish lullaby) on the whistle.

Asked by:Gabriall

I recently bought a low G Susato, while my finger reach is ok and I use my full last part of my ring finger to cover the last hole...I still cant stop the squealing consistently - when I go from high G to A and back ( all 6 holes covered - to top 5 holes covered and back. I like the loudness of this instrument - but there's got to be some way to stop the squealing. I don't have this problem with the Bamboo whistle I use - but then its not as loud and not very well tuned either.

Asked by:Madhu

Hi! I have a D whistle and a C one. I'd like to know the fingering of Toss The Feathers and Erin Shore. thanks a lot

Asked by:SILVIA

I looking for a good whistle that sounds like this one off of youtube can you tell me what kind of tin whistle is it so i can purchase one. plz thank you.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llcqcS_TIj0

Asked by:James Jr

I am looking for Irish Punk Tin Whistle tabs/books!! Anyone know where i can find one of these?? Dropkick Murphys/Flogging Molly/The Pogues etc.!!

Asked by:TheKelsta

What I've learned from experience with other woodwind instruments is that wood is better than plastic once you can master the plastic...is this entirely true for the tin whistle... as far as mouth piece quality goes?

Asked by:Ziggy Stardust

I notice there is an item called "Scottish whistle" and am wondering about the difference between an "Irish" and "Scottish" whistle. And would also assume there is a difference in playing style?

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I'm trying to play Foggy Dew and I'm having trouble reading the tabs. I'm playing of these tabs: http://unitedireland.tripod.com/id793.html When I get to the 11th note, the tab is marked with a pound sign (#). I thought that this indicated I should blow harder to produce a higher note, one octave up. However, that doesn''t match the actual tune. "And down the glen one Eastern morn..." The 11th note should correspond to "morn" in the lyrics; but "morn" is sung as a lower note than the preceding words, not higher. Am I reading these tabs wrong? What does the # mark symbolize and how should I play it? Thanks much. Brian

Asked by:Brian

I love the whistle contributions in several of the pieces off of Ken Burns' "Lewis & Clark" soundtrack, especially "When Summer Ends" and "Beech Spring." Do you have any idea if any of that whistle music is available as sheet music? I'm trying to imitate it by ear, but it is very slow going (and frustrating).

Asked by:Kevin

I love the whistle contributions in several of the pieces off of Ken Burns' "Lewis & Clark" soundtrack, especially "When Summer Ends" and "Beech Spring." Do you have any idea if any of that whistle music is available as sheet music? I'm trying to imitate it by ear, but it is very slow going (and frustrating).

Asked by:Kevin

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Answer a Tin Whistle Question

When one is performing "cuts" on the whistle, do you generally tongue at the same time, or is it stylistic to do some cuts with tonguing and some without? Also, what is the best way to play a G#?

Which is the easiest Low D to play? I have small "woman hands." :-) Thank you! Lauri

Is there a good source for tunes (sheet music) that work well with Low G whistle?

Im a beginner and have minimal music knowledge.I do play the guitar but only know tabs. Is there something like that for the whistle? What whistle would you recommend for beginners?

Do tin whistles in different keys have the exact same notes?

Where can I find guitar and other insturments so I can play along with them? Would I need a tuneable whistle as someone said to play along with a tape or CD, the whistle would be a bit higher?

I have a Clarke 'D' whistle. I find that I can only make upper octave notes when I blow a lot of air. This makes these notes always loud and a bit piercing. Can these notes be made less loud an more sweet? And if so, is it technique or the whistle?

What is a Cran and how do I do one?

Is there any blues riffs and runs music for a tin whistle?

I have to teach classes of 30 tin whistles yr.3/4 and need ideas for repertoire.

I love playing Irish slow airs and am looking for a whistle a notch above the rest. Can anyone help?

i just got a clarke C tin whistle and coz it has a wooden mouth peice i wondered if any1 knows what happens when it get 2 damp?

If a note falls below the range of a d whistle - what choices do other whistle players make about what to play to substitute for a note that one cannot play?

Trying to learn how to play the tin whistle and coming along slowly but surely. I am now trying to learn "All Those Endearing Young Charms". I''ve got as far as: F#,E,D,E,D,D,F#,A,G,b,D'',D'',C,b Is there anyone who would complete it for me please.

Is the Irish Flute the same as a Low D pennywhistle?

my dad has been playing this song for years now but ive never known the name of it. you could really help me out if you knew the name of it please. heres the youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LSTWky7sZI

I have bought a tin whistle but I am not really sure that it is what an Irish whistle is! It is made of steel. And when I play B, A, G, F and E it sounds nice, but when I play D, the sound is enough to repulse anyone!! Please help me out!

what are all the crush notes??

I play tunes on my whistles from notation and memory. However in Irish Band music the whistle usually vamps in the background. Can I learn this technique from a score and if so how do I get hold of it?

my first whistle...got down to two:
1. dixon D Tuneable (Brass Slide) Polymer High Whistle £29
2. tweaked Sweetone D £20...any ideas people?

I would love to know what key the penny whistle is, that they use in "You can call me al" (Paul Simon). And also if anyone has or can write sheet music for it?? Cheers :)

I need to play 2 songs, one in A minor and the other in A flat minor, can you tell me what whistle I should get key wise?

Why do smaller whistles play higher sounding notes? Basic science needed for a grade 4 project.

i have played the pennywhistle for quite a while and i stil can not get the high notes to sound right. they always sound airy or squeeky. i have tried adjusting my fingers and my breathing but it doesn't work. Is there anything else i can do?

When buying a new tin whistle i have found that there is a high D and a low D does it matter what one you buy?

You know how D is the lowest note on the tin whistle but on some music I have seen a note lower than the D. what is this note?

I have been playing the Irish Tin Whistle for roughly six months now, and I was wondering if anyone might know how to play "Tura Lura Lural" (The irish lullaby) on the whistle.

Hi! I have a D whistle and a C one. I'd like to know the fingering of Toss The Feathers and Erin Shore. thanks a lot

I looking for a good whistle that sounds like this one off of youtube can you tell me what kind of tin whistle is it so i can purchase one. plz thank you.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llcqcS_TIj0

I am looking for Irish Punk Tin Whistle tabs/books!! Anyone know where i can find one of these?? Dropkick Murphys/Flogging Molly/The Pogues etc.!!

What I've learned from experience with other woodwind instruments is that wood is better than plastic once you can master the plastic...is this entirely true for the tin whistle... as far as mouth piece quality goes?

I notice there is an item called "Scottish whistle" and am wondering about the difference between an "Irish" and "Scottish" whistle. And would also assume there is a difference in playing style?

Menu:

Answer a Tin Whistle Question

When one is performing "cuts" on the whistle, do you generally tongue at the same time, or is it stylistic to do some cuts with tonguing and some without? Also, what is the best way to play a G#?

Which is the easiest Low D to play? I have small "woman hands." :-) Thank you! Lauri

Is there a good source for tunes (sheet music) that work well with Low G whistle?

Im a beginner and have minimal music knowledge.I do play the guitar but only know tabs. Is there something like that for the whistle? What whistle would you recommend for beginners?

Do tin whistles in different keys have the exact same notes?

Where can I find guitar and other insturments so I can play along with them? Would I need a tuneable whistle as someone said to play along with a tape or CD, the whistle would be a bit higher?

I have a Clarke 'D' whistle. I find that I can only make upper octave notes when I blow a lot of air. This makes these notes always loud and a bit piercing. Can these notes be made less loud an more sweet? And if so, is it technique or the whistle?

What is a Cran and how do I do one?

Is there any blues riffs and runs music for a tin whistle?

I have to teach classes of 30 tin whistles yr.3/4 and need ideas for repertoire.

I love playing Irish slow airs and am looking for a whistle a notch above the rest. Can anyone help?

i just got a clarke C tin whistle and coz it has a wooden mouth peice i wondered if any1 knows what happens when it get 2 damp?

If a note falls below the range of a d whistle - what choices do other whistle players make about what to play to substitute for a note that one cannot play?

Trying to learn how to play the tin whistle and coming along slowly but surely. I am now trying to learn "All Those Endearing Young Charms". I''ve got as far as: F#,E,D,E,D,D,F#,A,G,b,D'',D'',C,b Is there anyone who would complete it for me please.

Is the Irish Flute the same as a Low D pennywhistle?

my dad has been playing this song for years now but ive never known the name of it. you could really help me out if you knew the name of it please. heres the youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LSTWky7sZI

I have bought a tin whistle but I am not really sure that it is what an Irish whistle is! It is made of steel. And when I play B, A, G, F and E it sounds nice, but when I play D, the sound is enough to repulse anyone!! Please help me out!

what are all the crush notes??

I play tunes on my whistles from notation and memory. However in Irish Band music the whistle usually vamps in the background. Can I learn this technique from a score and if so how do I get hold of it?

my first whistle...got down to two: 1. dixon D Tuneable (Brass Slide) Polymer High Whistle £29 2. tweaked Sweetone D £20...any ideas people?

I would love to know what key the penny whistle is, that they use in "You can call me al" (Paul Simon). And also if anyone has or can write sheet music for it?? Cheers :)

I need to play 2 songs, one in A minor and the other in A flat minor, can you tell me what whistle I should get key wise?

Why do smaller whistles play higher sounding notes? Basic science needed for a grade 4 project.

i have played the pennywhistle for quite a while and i stil can not get the high notes to sound right. they always sound airy or squeeky. i have tried adjusting my fingers and my breathing but it doesn't work. Is there anything else i can do?

When buying a new tin whistle i have found that there is a high D and a low D does it matter what one you buy?

You know how D is the lowest note on the tin whistle but on some music I have seen a note lower than the D. what is this note?

I have been playing the Irish Tin Whistle for roughly six months now, and I was wondering if anyone might know how to play "Tura Lura Lural" (The irish lullaby) on the whistle.

Hi! I have a D whistle and a C one. I'd like to know the fingering of Toss The Feathers and Erin Shore. thanks a lot

I looking for a good whistle that sounds like this one off of youtube can you tell me what kind of tin whistle is it so i can purchase one. plz thank you.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llcqcS_TIj0

I am looking for Irish Punk Tin Whistle tabs/books!! Anyone know where i can find one of these?? Dropkick Murphys/Flogging Molly/The Pogues etc.!!

What I've learned from experience with other woodwind instruments is that wood is better than plastic once you can master the plastic...is this entirely true for the tin whistle... as far as mouth piece quality goes?

I notice there is an item called "Scottish whistle" and am wondering about the difference between an "Irish" and "Scottish" whistle. And would also assume there is a difference in playing style?

my first whistle...got down to two:
1. dixon D Tuneable (Brass Slide) Polymer High Whistle £29
2. tweaked Sweetone D £20...any ideas people?