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	Tin whistle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The whistle’s fingering system is the same as the six-hole, 'simple system' ("simple" in comparison to Boehm system flutes) used on baroque and folk flutes, and was of course well known before Robert Clarke began producing his tin whistles circa 1843.
		The most common tin whistles today are made of brass tubing, or nickel plated brass tubing, with a plastic fipple (mouthpiece).
		Whistles are a prevalent starting instrument in Irish traditional music, since they are often cheap (under US$10), relatively easy to start with (no tricky embouchure such as found with the flute), and the fingerings are identical to those on the traditional six holed flute (Irish flute, baroque flute).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tin_whistle (817 words)

	Low Whistles from The Harp and Dragon
		Whistles in other keys are available, but because of the laws of physics these whistles vary considerably in length in the different keys.
		For a shorter D whistle, you play the penny whistle, which is one octave higher than the low whistle, and is therefore half as long.
		Alto whistle in key of G. This tunable whistle is 16 1/2" long, shorter than the low D and C and longer than the penny whistles (high D and C).
	www.harpanddragon.com /lowwhistles.htm (1268 words)

	Penny Whistles and Tin Whistles at The Harp and Dragon
		Penny whistles are also called high whistles or soprano; this is to distinguish them from low whistles, which are twice as long in the same key.
		For instance, a D penny whistle is called a high D whistle and is half as long (and a lot thinner) than the low D whistle.
		Penny whistles have become a very important part of the Irish music scene, and it's amazing how great they sound in the hands of an expert.
	www.harpanddragon.com /pennywhistles.htm (1152 words)

	Cane Whistles - straight bambo pipes and cane whistles in various keys. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The whistle is an ancient instrument, apparently originating in ancient China around 5000 years ago, and making its way to Europe in about the 11th century.
		Whistle belongs to a group of woodwind instruments called fipple flutes.
		Whistles were, and still are called by many different names, including Fipple Flute, Vertical Flute, Flageolet, Tin Whistle, Penny Whistle, Tin Flute, and others.
	www.heritageethnicmusic.com /site/607029/page/272342 (368 words)

	Phil Sexton's Tin or Penny Whistle Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		My favorite whistle is the Clarke original design in D and C which I found at Hobgoblin Music and Elderly Instruments.
		This whistle comes in 3 pieces, a fipple assembly and a 2 piece body with a joint between the upper and lower hands.
		The tuning is now perfect with a very nice bend available for the F nat (C nat in D whistle terms) by fingering OXX XOX and sliding the bottom hand index finger off the hole (OXX OOX).
	naomisfancy.virtualave.net /whistle.html (598 words)

	Tin Whistle
		A Tin Whistle is also known as a Penny Whistle or Flageolet or a fipple flute.
		The tape that comes with it is "no great shakes", although I listened to it a few times and it helped some with some of the metering, I didn't rely on it heavily (it started squeaking in my tape deck and was possibly of cheap manufacture).
		If you are serious about the tin whistle there is a good book/tape/whistle set by Bill Ochs which got me started.
	members.cox.net /mr.phillip2/mp3/tin_whistle.htm (622 words)

	Make Your Own Penny Whistle
		If the whistle is a bit flat, you need to shorten the main tube a little at a time, until it comes into tune.
		If the whistle is way sharp, it probably wants to be an E-flat whistle instead of a D whistle.
		1) The ratio labled "Proportion" in this table is the distance from the bottom of the whistle to the center of the finger hole devided by the total acoustic length of the whistle (the distance from the bottom of the whistle to the lower edge of the fipple hole--in this case, 26.5 cm).
	home.online.no /~hgrimsla/celtic/makewhis.htm (3770 words)

	Amazon.com: Penny Whistle Book (Penny & Tin Whistle): Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Generation D whistle consists of a cylindrical metal tube pierced with six finger holes, and has a plastic mouth piece at one end.
		The Penny Whistle Book is a great place to start, but you'll need to look beyond the book to learn how to achieve the sound you want.
		Add to this, the total investment of a book and penny whistle is only about $20, and you have an excellant and fun method guaranteed to give adults and teenagers a great way to learn how to play music.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0825601908?v=glance (1175 words)

	Chiff & Fipple's Guide to Inexpensive Whistles
		The Clarke is a must for whistle enthusiasts because it is the closest we have to the old, traditional style of pennywhistle.
		The whistle is a standard plastic-fipple-cylindrical shaft D whistle of the Generation- Walton's Soodlum- Feadog- O'Grady type..
		The design is the same as their standard brass whistles, and they sound almost the same, but I think the paint does make a very slight difference in tone.
	www.chiffandfipple.com /inexp.html (3760 words)

	Big Whistle Music: Shop results for Tutor Material - The Penny Whistle Book (Robin Williamson) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		This is a complete book of instruction for the penny whistle.
		There is no fingering tablature under notes on the written tunes; the initial grounding early in the book will encourage you to read and interpret the music freely without slavishly studying tablature.
		Some of the tunes included are: Shepherd’s Hey, Shady Grove, Sheebeg Sheemore, The Dawning of the Day, Merrily Kiss the Quaker’s Wife, The Boatman of Pitnacree and The Dew on the Grass.
	www.bigwhistle.co.uk /shop_results.asp?prod_id=240 (253 words)

	Tully Whistles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Made from fine sterling silver, Tully whistles are individually created to suit the style of the most discerning player.
		Each whistle is built and voiced by hand.
		All whistles are available in the keys of C and D. Others are forthcoming.
	www.tullberg.com /tully (101 words)

	PennyWhistle
		It has been my joy to discover the penny whistle as it is a portable and easily played instrument.
		The whistle I have is in the key of B but I was told of one Low D that a Scottish player owned.
		This whistle is not known for quality however, I was pleased to discover that this whistle maker can produce a whistle with some charm and a playable tone.
	www.geocities.com /star_runner2000/PennyWhistle.html (959 words)

	PBS - Compositions - The Penny Whistle Song
		Composed for orchestra, The Penny Whistle Song was completed on June 3, 1951.
		You can't have a good strong one and then mark time for a little for something in the middle.
		I do remember spending four days, having written "The Penny Whistle Song," trying to get an introduction.
	www.pbs.org /sleighride/Video&Music/Compositions_pwhistlesong.htm (192 words)

	Penny Whistle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Penny Whistle is a simple folk instrument which has been most popular in the Celtic music of Ireland, England and Scotland.
		Penny Whistles have six tone holes and play two full octaves in a specific key.
		Whistles are generally available in the keys of Bb, C, D, Eb, F or G, a different size for each key.
	www.timmyabell.com /instruments/whistle.htm (164 words)

	Tin Whistles and Pennywhistles
		If it is a tunable whistle, and you have taken it apart to put into a case, then when you reassemble the whistle: put the 2 sections back together gently and aligned with each other.
		These whistles are one piece (non tunable), made in India, nickeled brass, has breathy, mellow sound, not always in perfect pitch and sometimes they have cosmetic defects, but they have a nice sound.
		If you are using this case for low whistles, you may need to take apart the 2 sections of the whistle and use 2 compartments for the one whistle, so it then would not hold as many whistles.
	www.songsea.com /tinwhist.htm (1985 words)

	Giardinelli - Search Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Includes a D whistle and 6-language instructional leaflet that includes 20 popular Irish and international tunes.
		Includes a D whistle, fully diagrammed playing instructions, a demonstration CD, and a selection of Scottish and international favorites such as...
		Includes a D whistle; fully-diagrammed instructions on how to play it; as well as a selection of Scottish and international favorites such as ÒLoch...
	www.giardinelli.com /srs7/g=bv/search?b=2673&sc=name&so=asc (459 words)

	The Tin Whistle Page: FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Tin Whistle, or Penny Whistle, is a small, light cylindrical musical intstrument usually made of thin gauge metal, but also wood and plastic are used.
		There is evidence that shows Robert Clarke, of the Clarke Tin Whistle company sold whistles for 1/2 a cent(!) back when he started the business, in the mid 1800s.
		There is another theory, however, that suggests that street urchins who played the Penny whistle would often be tipped a penny, hence the name.
	members.aol.com /planetmac/whistle/faq.html (594 words)

	Chiff & Fipple: The Tinwhistle Internet Experience
		There are forums dedicated to the whistle, and also to the flute, the Irish pipes, and traditional Irish music.
		Low whistles are twice as long and play an octave lower.
		Whistles come in a variety of keys, but each key whistle can be used to play in other keys, with various degrees of difficulty.
	www.chiffandfipple.com (1280 words)

	Big Whistle Music: The Irish Tin Whistle, Penny Whistles, Tin Whistles, Whistle Tutor Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Call it what you will, the Whistle, Penny Whistle (often spelt Pennywhistle) is a versatile and much travelled wind instrument that is particularly associated with Irish music and the Celtic tradition.
		The pocket-sized High Whistle is the smallest member of this family of woodwind instruments, with a range like a piccolo.
		The Low Whistle by contrast is larger than an Irish flute and has one of the most distinctive sounds in Irish music.
	www.bigwhistle.co.uk (406 words)

	Sheet Music Plus - Learn to Play the English Penny Whistle
		The tinwhistle or penny whistle is probably the easiest musical instrument to play in the world.
		The whistle in this package is made from brass with a plastic mouthpiece and comes in the key of D. The finger spacing has been designed to suit all ages (8 and up).
		The 48-page instructional booklet gives clear instructions on how to play the penny whistle, and does not require you to read music.
	www.sheetmusicplus.com /a/item.html?item=4065522&id=79590 (214 words)

	John Coltrane \| The Penny Whistle Tapes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Coltrane, still weak from his recent struggle with smack, used the whistle as a means of strengthening his embouchure and breath capacity.
		In his capable hands the whistle transforms into a startling voice for melodic extemporization.
		Both “Copper Penny Keepsake” and “Lincoln's Log Cabin Blues” are impromptu creations, the former based on the chord changes of the standard “Everything Happens to Me.” This time Coltrane's wailing whistle is backed only by the ringing guitar chords of Dennis Sandole, his former Philadelphian teacher.
	www.allaboutjazz.com /reviews/r0403_004.htm (840 words)

	CGR: Penny Whistle
		They have the same fingerings as a tin whistle, but won't tend to squeak as easily.
		I also play fife, and I think whistle is the easier of the two.
		There's also a good whistle site at www.chiffandfipple.com where you can find out anything about whistles, and read the message board there.
	www.christianguitar.org /forums/showthread.php?t=42610 (380 words)

	Welcome to WhistleTutor.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The beginner tin whistle tutorials are done in Macromedia Flash, RealAudio/RealVideo, and Windows Media, so you need to have those plug-ins installed in your web browser in order to use the lessons.
		This is an excellent place for tin whistle beginners and experienced players alike to come and learn as well as to share their knowledge of Irish traditional music.
		Beginner lessons cover basic whistle technique, including fingering, scales, and a bit of traditional music theroy to familiarize you with the various types of Irish tunes that you will be learning.
	www.whistletutor.com (336 words)

	Penny Whistles - The Original Clarke Pennywhistle
		The Clarke Penny Whistle also has a long and fascinating history.
		In Manchester, Robert Clarke started manufacturing his whistles and, as the years went by, his whistles became world famous under their definitive name - PENNY WHISTLE.
		The Clarke Pennywhistle Company has been producing penny whistles from the mid-nineteenth century to this very day.
	www.eurocosm.com /Application/Products/Clarke-penny-whistle/clarke-penny-whistle-1GB.asp (399 words)

	Scottish penny whistle playing
		Hugh Marwick is a bit of a star on the wee whistles.
		I think most penny whistle player that I can think of all play other instruments as well.
		As was pointed out on a previous thread, many of today's Scottish whistle players are also pipers and, therefore, tend to have a different style from Alex Green, the late Jimmy Greenan and the like so comparisons with them are a bit unfair.
	www.footstompin.com /forum?threadid=28516 (1693 words)

	Wilbur's Music Page for Blues, Harmonica, Piano, Penny Whistle.
		This is primarily a blues site...however I just have to add a section on the penny whistle (or tin whistle).
		Like the harmonica the penny (or tin) whistle is easy to learn but deceptively difficult to master.
		Joannie Madden (the queen of tin whistle) plays awesome sounding Celtic and Irish folk tunes on both the penny whistle and the Low Whistle.
	www.hoerl.com /harmon.html (570 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on The Penny Whistle Party Planner at Epinions.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		One guide we have used in our home for ideas since the early 90s is The Penny Whistle Party Planner.
		Meredith Browkaw, A former teacher, mother of three, and wife of TV anchor Tom Brokaw, is the founder and owner of the Penny Whistle Toys stores, dedicated since 1978 to providing original, creative playthings.
		Annie Gilbar, who is the mother of two, is the author of many books including 'Recipex' and is coauthor with Brokaw of the 'Penny Whistle Lunch Box Book' and the 'Penny Whistle Halloween Book'.
	www.epinions.com /content_184164978308 (1307 words)

	Scottish or Irish Tin Whistle
		The Irish TIN Whistle is called that because the first were made of Tin.
		The KEY the whistle is in, is the lowest note the whistle can play.
		Since a whistle has a two octave range, it can play this major scale in the lower octave, and then again in the upper octave.
	www.delongswords.com /whistle.html (627 words)

	WannaLearn.com: Fine Arts : Music : Instruments
		The Scottish Whistle - illustrated, step-by-step tutorials on how to play the Scottish whistle, covering covering such topics as buying your first whistle, how to get started, breathing, the G scale, Irish airs, Irish jigs, Irish polkas, Irish reels, decoration, practice routines, scales and patterns, the Strathspey and more
		The Whistle Shop: Tutorial - brief, text-based tutorials for beginning students of the penny whistle, covering penny whistle basics, reading sheet music, penny whistle fingering, note values and counting, slurs & ties and more
		Whistle Workshop - sound-enhanced tutorials on playing the penny whistle, covering such topics as penny whistle fingering, breathing, scales and arpeggios, cuts and taps, double tonguing, jigs, long rolls, ornamentation, phrasing, short rolls, simple music theory, single tonguing, trills, vibrato, cross fingerings and more
	www.wannalearn.com /Fine_Arts/Music/Instruments (482 words)

	Tinwhistles - tweekin and tunin
		The plastic mouthpieces are usually glued on when you get the whistle, but by soaking them off like this you are able to tune your whistle.
		Also have found time and travel changes the base of the bore on my whistles so they are no longer entirely round, and this sometimes improves the sound.
		The first involved an outdoor gig and a procession when a flying insect of some description decided to fly up the whistle and I had failed to observe it was doing this until it reached my mouth....
	www.mudcat.org /thread.cfm?ThreadID=6170 (3028 words)

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