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ok, thank you.

ok, thank you.

http://www.tinwhistler.com

Tons of great old tunes here.

I play in a bass guitar in a band. I play a lot of weird instruments (especially ones used in Trad. Irish Folk) so on one song (which is the hidden track on our album) we decided to just add every single instrument we collectively knew how to play, and just layer it into the song. It turned out grea...

I love Irish music and I've been listening to it and playing it for quite some time, but I never understood something, What's the difference between a Jig, a Reel and a Hornpipe? These are common classifications for Irish music, both instrumental and vocal, I wasn't sure if they referred to somethin...

What's the easiest way of getting rid of spit from a Tin Whistle? Other than just to keep playing til it comes out of the end onto the floor or your lap. I know there is a standard way, but I don't know what it is. Can someone help me?

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. But, since everything you've suggested or mentioned hasn't been the problem, I've come to the conclusion that the problem is me. I don't like the sound of this particular whistle and am going to search for a new one that better suits me and what I want to play. ...

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. But, since everything you've suggested or mentioned hasn't been the problem, I've come to the conclusion that the problem is me. I don't like the sound of this particular whistle and am going to search for a new one that better suits me and what I want to play. ...

It is a Guinness Aluminum Black Wistle I got at Raglan's Road Irish Pub at Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World. I could play the same High notes the first couple of days that I'm having trouble with without any trouble. It was a very standard clear whistle tone. then, something happened that made the...

I need some help with my Tin Whistle and I was told this was the place to go. I got my D Tin Whistle about two months ago, I was really happy cause I had wanted one for a long time. The first couple days were great. I started learning some songs and figuring out things and getting a feel for the ins...