The Pennywhistle is a lovely traditional instrument the whole family can enjoy. Also known as the Irish Tin whistle it can be used to play haunting slow airs or the most complex up-tempo jigs reels hornpipes and other dance times. While it can be simple enough for a child to play itâ??s also worthy of a lifetime of musical study.Cathal McConnell known world-wide for his work with the popular Celtic band Boys of the Lough has long been considered one of the worldâ??s virtuoso Irish whistle players. He is also a kind and patient teacher and he makes learning easy as he brings the beauty of the Irish repertoire to you in this unique play-along CDcourse.Youâ??ll learn the basic scales and the proper way to hold and blow the whistle to get you off to the right start. Cathal shows you how to play in a variety of keys (D G E and A major; E A and B minor) adding important techniques such as slurring trills and rolls to give your playing a truly traditional â??feelâ??.By the time you finish working through this interactive lesson youâ??ll have a dozen top Irish session pieces under your belt plus all the tools necessary to build a more advanced repertoire of tunes and techniques.

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

Les sons séculaire de l'Irlande, l'Angleterre, l'Ecosse et l'Amérique au début venir à la vie avec ce livre remarquable et CD. Musicien talentueux et renommé, Bill Ochs, donne une méthode détaillée et sentimental, mais pratique, du début à la fin. Ce manuel est emballé avec des astuces, des conseils et une belle sélection de mélodies traditionnelles pour les joueurs de tous niveaux. Avec une leçon de CD 74 minutes, des notes historiques et des illustrations, c'est un must pour les fans de sifflet ou de tout Whistle Clarke autres D. / Flûte Irlandaise / niveau : Débutant / Partition + Cd