This is a straightforward guide to playing the Irish whistle, in the key of D. Using an easy-to-follow fingering chart, it has been especially designed for beginners. Included is a selection of well-known airs, tunes, and dance music. International fingering chart included-plus a Feadog Whistle.
This book can be used by people that have never played the whistle before. The tutor section covers the basics and moves on to explain Irish decorations in detail. Even if you already play the standard-size tin whistle, you will find many parts of this book useful in terms of technique. The tunes section contains many unusual pieces which have been researched and collected from many sources. These highlight the characteristic sound of the low whistle and range in difficulty from easy to show off!