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Irish Tin Whistle Video and Beginner Notes

The Irish tin whistle, also known as the pennywhistle, Irish whistle, or just plain old whistle, is an instrument with a plastic or wooden fipple, or mouthpiece, and a metal body tube. They are fairly easy to play and the fingerings are similar to that of the saxophone, clarinet, and flute. Tin whistles are a great way to introduce someone to playing a musical instrument and lots of fun!

It's easy! She says:

"Well my teacher's called Sharon McDermott and I'm going to play two reels on the tin whistle called The Swallow's Tail and Josephine Keegan's reel."

And she plays them beautifully.

 

For More information visit My Irish Tin Whistle World

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