A collection of four fun characterful sketches arranged for string quartet. I?ve left the melody mostly in the hands of the first, and all four will benefit from ?playing together? skills, adding character with rubato and being aware of what each player is doing. For this reason, as well as the height to which the first reaches, I've graded it as intermediate. I?ve also added a few bow markings for guidance.

ISBN 9781619119406.

The tin whistle has an alluring voice a yearning, melancholy, joyous, playful a both youthful and ancient. Its music can sound like wind, birdsong, flowing water. With this book, you can learn to make beautiful whistle music:even if youave never played a musical instrumenteven if you donat read musicno matter how young or old you areFirst Lessons(r) Tin Whistle is for beginners and for those who have tried to play the whistle (also known as a pennywhistle) but need more help. This book leaves no stone unturned, offering valuable insights and detailed instruction you wonat find anywhere else a expert guidance that will smooth your way and steer you clear of the pitfalls newcomers often encounter. In addition to music notation, this book offers two highly accessible alternatives:A much-improved tablature systemSuit Code a a new and inventive fingering shorthand using the suits of the deck of cards With this book youall get:Access to audio and video downloads23 tunes from Irish, Scottish, Northumbrian, Welsh, English, Breton and African American traditions, along with melodies from Beethoven and DvorakAn introduction to Irish tin whistle ornamentationGrey Larsen is a master musician who performs and teaches internationally. He has played the whistle since the 1970as and has written nine books, including the best-seller The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle. The author recommends using a tin whistle in the key of D with this book.

Song List: Joy To The World Silent Night Autumn Nocturne (Whistler) Clown Dance (H.A.Hummel) Cradle Song (Hauser M) Evening Bells (H.A.Hummel) In A Clock Store (Orth) Prince Charming(Rondo) Dancla Theme & Variation (Dancla) Starlight Waltz To A Wild Rose, Op. 51, No. 1 O Come, All Ye Faithful On Wings Of Song (Auf Flugeln Des Gesanges)