Master the basics from the beginning to advanced techniques of pennywhistle playing with this complete and proven method. The accompanying CD contains all of the music examples and tunes played by professional musicians.

Grey Larsen in the 150 Gems collection has given us a most welcome follow-up to his encyclopedic volume The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Mel Bay Publications 2003) and The Essential Tin WhistleToolbox (Mel Bay Publications 2004). The Gems feature not only meticulously-selected tunes but represent the first major offerings that use Larsen's innovative system of notating Irish ornamentation. This bookwith access to online audio will help players gain a deeper understanding of the Irish musical tradition as well as provide new material to enhance the experience of the solo player and Irish session participant alike.

Par LARSEN GREY. Gris Larsen, dans les 150 Gems Of Irish Music For collection Tin Whistle, nous a donné un plus bienvenu suivi de son ouvrage encyclopédique, Le guide essentiel pour flûte irlandaise et Tin Whistle et The Tin Whistle boîte à outils indispensable. Les gemmes disposent non seulement des airs méticuleusement sélectionnés, mais représentent les premières offres de mjor qui utilisent le système d'innovation de Larsen de la notation ornementation irlandaise. Ce livre et CD aideront les joueurs à acquérir une compréhension plus profonde de la tradition musicale irlandaise ainsi que de fournir du nouveau matériel pour améliorer l'expérience du joueur en solo et participant à la session irlandaise ressemblent. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Recueil / Tin Whistle

Beginners of all ages will enjoy learning to play Tinwhistle with the step-by-step method found in this book. Familiar folk melodies abound in this comprehensive collection of easy-to-play literature. Carefully sequenced tunesand exercises teach the player to read music notation and a section is included on Irish ornamentation.Several Irish tunes containing suggested ornamentation present the traditional Irish style of whistle playing. Becauseof the ease of learning the Tinwhistle (also called the Pennywhistle) many Irish musicians begin their musical training on the whistle before switching to the Flute or Uillean Pipes. Written for the D Tinwhistle. Includes accessto online audio.

Your complete guide that will get you playing the Penny Whistle straight away! This simple step-by-step approach assumes absolutely no previous musical experience making it ideal as a first instrument for the young or any musicalnovice. The book is complete with a high quality nickel-finished D-tuning Feadog original Irish whistle providing everything you need to get started.Illustrated throughout with clear diagrams and packed with tunes you'llrecognise and love. Everything is explained clearly allowing you to make fast progress without the aid of a teacher.Get started immediately and being enjoying the wonders of the musical world's most accessible andentertaining instruments.

Here are 30 easy-to-play Christmas favorites arranged for tin whistle (also known as pennywhistle) and Irish ?ute. Chords are included for guitar, keyboard, or other accompaniment instrument. Also included with this book: ? Access to audio downloads for all 30 songs, with tin whistle, Irish ?ute and guitar ? Three duet arrangements If you don?t read music, you can still use this book! In addition to music notation, there is a specially-designed tablature for tin whistle and Irish ?ute. What makes these tune arrangements easy?

Variation in Traditional Irish Dance Music-From the author of The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle comes a work for players of all melody instruments that probes deeply into the art of variation in traditional Irish dance music.At the heartof Down the Back Lane are the accompanying audio recordings. The author plays eight traditional tunes on Irish Flute and Tin Whistle each three times through complete with beautiful variations. Henotates each performance in meticulous detail and offers insightful comments on each one. We get a rare and intimate view into the intuitive musical mind of a masterful player along with extensive information on ornamentation phrasing articulation dynamics and much more. Though the author plays the tunes on Flute and Whistle he has carefully designed the book to be useful to players of all melody instruments.

The age-old sounds of Ireland England Scotland and early America come to life with this remarkable book and online audio. This tin whistle book is compatible with all tin whistles pennywhistles and flageolets in the key of D. Renowned author/musician Bill Ochs has gone to great lengths to create a package that truly has something for everyone. The lessons are so clear and easy to follow that a complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune at first sitting. Intermediate and advanced players will enjoy exploring this book's exciting collection of traditional music. There are 83 pieces in all - gigs reels hornpipes fife tunes slow airs Highland flings morris dances and lots more. Each piece is played on the online audio by renowned New York tin whistle teacher Bill Ochs. An advanced ornamentation tutorial is also included with key of D. Includes access to online audio. For Beginning Players: An Easy-To-Use Learning Method - No previous knowledge of music is required. Using tablature based on the first seven letters of the alphabet the complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune in a matter of minutes. Then through a specially selected series of folk tunes beginners are carefully guided through all the basics of playing one step at a time. For Intermediate Players: A Great Collection of Traditional Music - Those who already know the basics are sure to enjoy exploring the bookâ??s outstanding selection of traditional tunes â?? rollicking pieces such as The Muckinâ?? Oâ?? Geordieâ??s Byre The Oyster Wivesâ?? Rant Rufty Tufty Hot Punch For the Sakes of Old Decency and many many more. The tunes have been specially chosen to demonstrate the wide range of the tin whistleâ??s musical possibilities. For Advanced Players: A Clear

Suitable for Flute or Fife as well as the Tin Whistle this comprehensive tutor contains over 150 delightful tunes in a variety of colourful music styles. The Tin Whistler's Companion featuresclassical folk and Irish melodies all of which are presented with supplementary Guitar chords. The lessons are carefully sequenced in order to guide the player through note reading while introducing the full range of theinstrument. Ensemble music is also included as well as access to online audio tracks of selected pieces and exercises performed with Guitar accompaniment in stereo. Songs include: Arkansas Traveler Cockles And Mussels I Saw Three Ships Londonderry Air O Tannenbaum The Irish Washerwoman The Sailor's Hornpipe Turkey In The Straw Virginia Reel and more.

An extremely well-written thorough study into contemporary and traditional tinwhistle music and performance. Included are chapters on fundamentals ornamentation and more. Includes access to online audio.

Variation in Traditional Irish Dance Music. Par LARSEN GREY. From the author of The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle comes a work for players of all melody instruments that probes deeply into the art of variation in traditional Irish dance music. At the heart of Down the Back Lane are the accompanying audio recordings. The author plays eight traditional tunes on Irish flute and tin whistle, each three times through, complete with beautiful variations. He notates each performance in meticulous detail and offers insightful comments on each one. We get a rare and intimate view into the intuitive musical mind of a masterful player, along with extensive information on ornamentation, phrasing, articulation, dynamics and much more. Though the author plays the tunes on flute and whistle, he has carefully designed the book to be useful to players of all melody instruments. From the author of The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle comes a work for players of all melody instruments that probes deeply into the art of variation in traditional Irish dance music. At the heartof Down the Back Lane are the accompanying audio recordings. The author plays eight traditional tunes on Irish Flute and Tin Whistle, each three times through, complete with beautiful variations. Henotates each performance in meticulous detail and offers insightful comments on each one. We get a rare and intimate view into the intuitive musical mind of a masterful player, along with extensive information on ornamentation, phrasing, articulation, dynamics and much more. Though the author plays the tunes on Flute and Whistle, he has carefully designed the book to be useful to players of all melody instruments. / Niveau : Très Avancé / Recueil / Tin Whistle

Cette tinwhistle est un véritable instrument musical utilisé par les meilleurs musiciens irlandais. Facile à apprendre. Son ton moelleux, il est agréable à jouer. / Celtic/Irish - / Recueil / Tin Whistle

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Multiple Levels Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 128 The most comprehensive tinwhistle tutor available! Contains over 150 delightful tunes in a colorful variety of music styles. Classical, folk, and Irish melodies are presented with guitar chords shown. The carefully sequenced pedagogy guides the player through note reading while introducing the full range of the instruments. Ensemble music is also introduced. Also works well for fife or flute. Key of D. The companion CD includes selected pieces and exercises performed with guitar accompaniment in stereo.