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I was wondering if there is a good place I could look embellishment symbols up? Are taps, cuts, rolls, slides etc inserted in some music or do we add them where we want? I also have a question about the little symbol in this piece. What are those little inverted s's? I figure it was slides but I'm n...

Wow yes you guys have helped tremendously. I do have the tin whistle tool box on order it should ship any day now. I carry a tin whistle in every bag and purse I own. My husband wasn't surprised when I was practicing scales on the way to the movies. It's funny the advise on ornamentation Toddlemm. I...

Oh yes, I read about the acquisition disorder. I'm trying to keep it in check for now but I already have my sights set on a Burke whistle after reading tons of literature. That'll come when I get better or tomorrow whichever comes first. he he Thanks for the advise all. I have been doing a lot of li...

hello all, I'm a newbie to tin whistles. I play the piano and read music and I've always wanted to learn a wind instrument without having to sacrifice huge amounts of time away from the piano. I found the perfect instrument and I'm excited about the whole learning process. the fact that I love Irish...