Ive watched a number of your tutorials and find them very helpful. Thank you. I have a LIR whistle which sounds great. I practice at least an hour every day and can see improvement. My biggest challenge is trying to hit high B without sounding like pig squealing! ! ! I'm 74 and get much enjoyment from this. Again Thank you.
Thank you. I am so pleased to hear you're enjoying my content. Try this little trick (on the video below) You'll find the high notes much sweeter to the ear ❤️ ua-cam.com/users/shortsnQ62rFyXe64?feature=share
Be careful - by the time you reach the age of 78 (Imperial, not Metric), like me, you might find yourself with 15 whistles (not including a Peruvian "Quena", and several native American whistles), with my name-engraved LIR in production! 16 tinwhistles - who "wudda thunkit"? "Whistle acquisition syndrome" they call it. I thought that I had it "cured" at #15 - I was wrong. And NO, I'm not selling my John Sindt.
I'm amazed at how effective it is to first warm up the whistle. I've got a few whistles of very different brands and styles and they all respond very well to first being warmed up. They play more responsively and notes are hit more cleanly. The tone is better. I don't understand the reasons why, but it works!
After playing at a very dusty event I found that using small "Go Between" brushes designed for flossing your teeth can help remove any gunk from the corners inside of the mouth piece.
I do Like CutiePie, the more I play the more I appreciate her effort to help you through the first steps. I miss traditonal tunes Sometimes But She is special, a strong light in our dark days. She also tries to Please people which is the hardest thing to do. Almost impossible Great hug!
2:32 what today sounded like, day 1 of learning down, lets hope tommorow is better😅 What a great video, glad to see you enjoying it and teaching so much
This is the video Iv been looking for. Very smart and well informed cutie pie here. She addressed some things Iv not been told. So I learned a thing or two here. Apache flute player here over in the plains of the US.
This was what I needed. I noticed I was struggling to hit the lower octave of my tin whistle although having had no issues with it earlier, and it was sounding very off despite me barely blowing. A quick spit-clean and warming the whistle really made a world of difference!
I've always used a Generation in D key but I bought an Eb to try duets. It was awful! Squelched, squeaked, and was better off as a drinking straw. I did what you said and looked in it and poof there was metal shavings in it from the machining. Sanded it out and now it works beautifully! Thank you for the tip!
Good show! I'm very new with this tin whistle. I received as a birthday gift (60th) I just assumed it was a cheap quality because of all the freaky sounds. Now I know "I'm the bad quality" lol Thanks.
Great lesson! I'm really looking forward to getting one in March and your tips will be a big help! Thank you very much for your time and energy you share with us!
I’ve watched quite a few tin whistle videos and this has got to be one of the best I’ve seen. I’ve never seen where you blow harder and how for the higher notes. Thank you! I came here because my Clark’s D, all of a sudden can’t seem to get a high note to sound right. Maybe dirty? I see a lot of dust in there. I’ll give your how to wash s look see. Again, thanks.
About 5 months ago I bought a Generations D whistle, and even after watching your tutorials I was having trouble playing it and getting the right sound. Today I came across this tutorial, and I think that it will make a world of difference. I am also re learning the recorder, which I haven't played since I was a kid in grade school, and I also play harmonica. Thank you for your videos and inspiration.
Hi CutePie, I’m enjoying your video’s very much, thanks fort that! I’m a beginning tin whistle-enthusiast from the Netherlands. In the dutch language I can hardly find any understandable video. I play on two generation Whistles (D / Bb) and a Tony Dixon (D) which I prefer the most. I learn a lot from your vdeo’s and I have to say it, your appearance and enthousiasm makes it extra pleasurable. Thanks for that.
Hi, thx so much for this video and the one called Your First Lesson. I've got a Clarke in D. I'm a beginner on Tin Whistle, and your videos have really helped me. I'm a musician, but I play guitar, bass guitar, percussion, sing, etc..., but I'm branching out! I'm currently recording a bunch of Beatles covers, and working on Fool On The Hill, which has those beautiful flutes and recorder on it, but McCartney also overdubbed a few bits on a Pennywhistle, which I'm going to add to my recording. I'm letting a pro flute player handle the flute and recorder parts! Thx so much for your lessons again, and by the way, you are indeed a cutie pie, you're gorgeous actually! :)
Playing in a tent and the weather changed. I thought I had lost my mind. My Mk pro sounded awful then I remembered you saying it took a lot of warming up and I got the first part of "Unquiet Grave" to sound wonderful! Thanks!
@@kynaston1474 haha 🤣 hey it's fun to experience 😜 glad you found the music again! Heading into the winter here now, so I won't be able to get a decent sound out of anything for a while 😅😅😅
Greetings from Andy and I in Orange County California. Thanks for the tutorial. Much of it I've heard before but it's always nice to have a fresh angle on it to see what might have been missed. Also, Andy (pictured) asked me to pass along to you that if you are doing the whistling gig for money you should put that second and try modeling. You should really trust him, he's usually pretty right about these things. Though sometimes his instincts are a little off. Like the time he told me I should apply at Chippendales. They did hire me...but as the night janitor.
Thank Andy for me, though I beat him to his suggestion 😉 it is part of my day job, though I don't enjoy modelling much, prefer the acting and VO work. Glad your enjoyed the video though!
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Well, Andy has always had a keen eye for talent. Let me ask you one question; Do you have any experience with and/or thoughts on the Dixon PVC Soprano D non-tunable whistle? A couple of people demonstrating various whistles seem to feel that it's the best in it's class, even though for Dixon it's supposed to be the lower start of their line. Dixon says on their web page that various retailers they supply tell them that many people use them in competition in Ireland. I was wondering if that could be true or if I was just some sort of bloviation. I ask because, if it's that good at that level, then I'm going to spend the £27 / $36, including shipping for it. But if it's a quality whistle for a low price that will still save me £15 / $20 I'm getting a Jerry Freeman modified one. This is a hobby for me and I do want a decent whistle the sound decent, but I really don't want to go into $100 plus range for the thing. Any thoughts or advice you have in that regard would be appreciated.
Thank you so explain things so well and your manner is so engaging :) I gave up trying to learn tin whistle due to horrible sound and illness where I didn't have any lung capacity. You have given me the desire to try again. :)
I am loving your tutorials, I have been watching over the last couple of days as I decided I really wanted to give Tin Whistle a go and I have just ordered two that are due to arrive tomorrow! I am too excited to get started!! Fingers crossed I can pick it up!
Hi. Great video. Thanks for the warming up tip. Ive never learned to play tin whistle apart from a few guitar lessons I took in primary school where the techer instructed a tin whistle before she got to the guitarists and picked up a few bits like the octaves and finger placing but didnt pick up a whistle until years later when I was in secondary school when in music class a band came in to do a tutorial and there was a guy talking about wind and he reckoned if you can play tin whistle you can play saxophone as there the same notes. As I said Ive never learned to play tin whistle apart from listening but that day I went home and thought myself Baker St. by ear on my sisters tin whistle. Since then Ive been playing plenty of sax tunes by ear but only if I get the hang of them quickly (I have no patience). Havent played my sax on whistle (well last I played on was a recorder) for almost 2 years. Very tempted to go out and buy a sax but want some practice so bought a whistle yesterday. Got my daughters santa presents already. got my youngest daughter (5) a set of Pearl Roadshow Jr. and older daughter (6) a mini Stratocaster. Trying to teach them some kids songs on whistle with little success but I dont want to force them, just let them do it in there own time but were talking about our little band. Im hoping there rock star instruments motivate them to want to learn but let them in their own time. After I got my whistle yesterday I was trying lessons on here for songs not so easy to pick up by ear such as pink floyd, us and them. That seemed very daunting so figured shouldn't I try starting from scratch with the whistle? so thats what brings me here. I must say so far your videos are very helpful espically the warm up the whistle. thats a handy trick i never knew about. What I'm starting with is one of the best tunes on whistle, Mna na h-Eireann (Women of Ireland) its a pretty easy tune but I seem to mess it up at the start and finish of each verse. Are you familiar with this tune? Have you any videos for it?Its pretty simple for a beginner but still I'm having issues and would love it if you could gives tips if you could. thank you!! ua-cam.com/video/kW9N2TIiVd0/v-deo.html
Thank you for this video, watched it and after a half hour had fixed alot of my cracking and wheezing sounds. really enjoying learning the tin whistle and definitely will be picking up a higher quality one soon!
Question for you. So I've tried everything in your videos. I have a copper feadóg in D. Holes 3-6 open and all covered works great. However as soon as I open holes 1 and/or 2 it shrieks. Never had this issue on wood whistles or recorders. Any idea what it could be?
I love your videos i watch them all the time very entertaining. I don't even play the tin whistle lol. I am a guitarist but your videos have inspired me to start playing one i had floating around. Thanks, now time to go warm up my whistle ;)
@@fernanadablamey9357 Translate this in Google: Get a 'D' whistle. Listen to the music I play. Look at the dots and notes. Cover the same holes as I do. You can learn music with me!
Hey there, I hVe a question regarding the Feadog D whistle. Mine got an ugly dent just below the sticker that makes it sound awful on the higher octave, do you know what kind of glue do they use for the mouthpiece or what other glue is good so I can reattach it after I repair it? Love your videos, I learn a lot!
I have a Waltons Little Black Tin Whistle in D. I’ve tried it a couple of times, but it always sounds really airy. I thought it might be the instrument, but I’ve seen videos of other people playing it and it sounds fine for them. What should I do to make it sound better?
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Yeah, I found him later! Now I'm subscribed and following him on Instagram. But of course I will keep following both amazing contents, two masters. Thanks for your recommendation :)
thanks for the video. instead of using glue, you can attach a mouth piece on with bees wax using a low temperature soldering iron. then you can take it off when ever you want.
Great video! Loved the shout out....I believe it was to me. :-) Just wanted to let you know I have a Clarke Original and a SweetTone coming in the mail shortly. Looking forward to working with them both! :-D
Yes, thank you. I also do want to state that I don't have much time to practice right now. Unfortunately, my wife and I are at a Children's Hospital here in Philadelphia with our newborn son. He was born on June 7th and has been in the NICU since. So we are bedside, and I go home once every two weeks for a day or two to cut the grass, get the mail, etc. So that video I made you was from when I was home last. I can't really play the flute here in the NICU, as much as I'd like to. haha It's been almost two months, and he is progressing nicely now, so hopefully we can be home soon. Looking forward to continuing to work on the whistle. Oh, and my son's name is Finnegan. We are sticking with an Irish theme in the family. :-D I'm Kevin, my wife is Erin, and our three and half-year old daughter is Bridget. Take care, and thanks again! Looking forward to more videos.
Wishing Finnegan lots of strength so he can come home sooner than you hope! :) I bet you can't wait to get him settled. Congratulations to you all and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery! Bridget is very lucky to have a little brother, I'm sure she'll love and loathe him in equal measure! ;)
I love your music love your music. If I could ask can you do if I was a rich man the fiddler on the roof version. And indeed or low d so I can learn this song it's my favorite love you station your inspiration. Thanks Wendell
I am learning on a walton's D Irish whistle. I am getting better if I am sitting correctly, etc. My main squeaks are when I try to go from D to E. Hopefully that will improve with practice. any other tips on blowing correctly? I did notice that I can feel the air differently...maybe there is a feel I am looking for?
Thanks for what you do! Love the channel! Sometimes when I'm outside playing the wind will make it difficult to play the low D on my starter Clarke tin whistle. Any advice on getting a clear tone in windy conditions?
Hiya,I'm waiting for my whistle to arrive from Amazon I ordered the clarke sweet tone in D as you advised,if possible please can you post some videos of songs that are easy to play but sounds fantastic just to boost my confidence, thank you
Is the Clark Sweet Tone supposed to have a smooth bore? In mine, there is a tin strip about 2-3mm sticking up that runs the entire length of the bore at the seem. There is no way you could sand any of it even if you wanted because this metal makes it impossible.
As a total beginner what's the best way to build up finger memory remembering which note is where and what tunes or scales to help for the first month or 2 well say 👍and is it better to add ornaments at the beginning
I have a beginners course playlist you can follow to get you started. Practice is the best way to learn anything, just keep doing it regularly, and make sure you're enjoying it 😁 I have a video to help you structure your practice time too, so you can get the most out of it: ua-cam.com/video/XEOC1lrsWFQ/v-deo.htmlsi=0ukKK_h6Nxh5NJID
I’m doing ok, but my little fingers are really short and don’t reach the whistle, so playing c means I need a different way of holding it. Any suggestions?
Cheers for the video! I bought a Clarke pennywhistle some years ago because I like the sound of tin whistles and I thought that it could be fun to learn a new instrument. It could be that the Clarke whistle is not the easiest to play, I seem to notice with a lot of the videos that this black "original" Clarke whistle tends to sound very different from the normal tin whistles with a plastic mouthpiece. The latter seem to have perhaps more clarity, better articulation? But anyhow, in my hands, Clarke whistle sounds exceptionally bad! :) But perhaps with these tips I can make it sound much better. I don't want to blame a faulty whistle, but I do wonder... If I look through the whistle, from the end towards the wooden mouthpiece, it becomes clear that the piece of wood there doesn't really fit perfectly. I can see light shining through small gaps. Is it just okay?
Hello Cutiepie. I love my Clarke SBDC. I play with a band and I’d like to get a whistle that sounds like it, is a little louder, and is in tune like my Susato Kildare. Any suggestions?
Thank you so much for your videos! You really helped me get Into wind instruments. But I am a singer and realized my pharynx, my palate and throat get sore and dry in really weird spots that need a whole day to recover. Have you had this problem and how do you prevent it? Just drinking water doesn't seem to cut it for me.🤷♂️ ... sorry for this long a.. comment :/
I haven't noticed this, and I do use my voice a lot as I'm a voiceover artist! I don't tend to play for very long though, maybe half an hour (to an hour) at a time and only... maybe twice a week... What woodwind instruments do you play and how often?
@@CutiepieTinWhistle wow. Thank you for your super quick reply! A low d-whistle and a bansuri. I guess it might happen when I play too long at a time... thanks again for your videos! They really are super helpful!!!
@@marcalexandremaurice Ah - now bansuri might cause it - some of my bansuris make me feel a bit...odd...after playing. Make sure you let the bansuri dry out properly between uses. Might be worth checking for mildew/mould growth inside encase that's causing irritation in any way. Oiling the inside of the bansuri every now and then (when it's completely dry) will help keep it in good condition :) You can also clean away anything that's built up with a cloth (over a smooth stick) gently pushed up inside and swept around in there a bit. You can find UA-cam videos on how to care for them :)
I have a tin whistle of the Walton brand in key of D, but as much as I try the high notes always sound airy and discordant, I don't know if it is already due to something of the tin whistle or something I do wrong, maybe I should try another brand , Any recommendation?
Ive watched a number of your tutorials and find them very helpful. Thank you. I have a LIR whistle which sounds great. I practice at least an hour every day and can see improvement. My biggest challenge is trying to hit high B without sounding like pig squealing! ! !
I'm 74 and get much enjoyment from this. Again Thank you.
Thank you. I am so pleased to hear you're enjoying my content. Try this little trick (on the video below) You'll find the high notes much sweeter to the ear ❤️
ua-cam.com/users/shortsnQ62rFyXe64?feature=share
Be careful - by the time you reach the age of 78 (Imperial, not Metric), like me, you might find yourself with 15 whistles (not including a Peruvian "Quena", and several native American whistles), with my name-engraved LIR in production!
16 tinwhistles - who "wudda thunkit"? "Whistle acquisition syndrome" they call it. I thought that I had it "cured" at #15 - I was wrong. And NO, I'm not selling my John Sindt.
I'm amazed at how effective it is to first warm up the whistle. I've got a few whistles of very different brands and styles and they all respond very well to first being warmed up. They play more responsively and notes are hit more cleanly. The tone is better. I don't understand the reasons why, but it works!
I bought my tin whistle yesterday and I'm having a hard time with it.Your tips helps me a lot
I've been playing for 2 or 3 years, and I had no idea a whistle needing "warming up." Great tip
Nobody ever mentioned that before!
warming up does not work anyway
After playing at a very dusty event I found that using small "Go Between" brushes designed for flossing your teeth can help remove any gunk from the corners inside of the mouth piece.
I do Like CutiePie, the more I play the more I appreciate her effort to help you through the first steps. I miss traditonal tunes Sometimes But She is special, a strong light in our dark days. She also tries to Please people which is the hardest thing to do. Almost impossible Great hug!
2:32 what today sounded like, day 1 of learning down, lets hope tommorow is better😅
What a great video, glad to see you enjoying it and teaching so much
Thanks for this video Miss Pie, it helped me a lot. Now do a hair tutorial please 😋
This is the video Iv been looking for. Very smart and well informed cutie pie here. She addressed some things Iv not been told. So I learned a thing or two here. Apache flute player here over in the plains of the US.
Have you got any footage of you playing ? :)
This was what I needed. I noticed I was struggling to hit the lower octave of my tin whistle although having had no issues with it earlier, and it was sounding very off despite me barely blowing. A quick spit-clean and warming the whistle really made a world of difference!
I've always used a Generation in D key but I bought an Eb to try duets. It was awful! Squelched, squeaked, and was better off as a drinking straw. I did what you said and looked in it and poof there was metal shavings in it from the machining. Sanded it out and now it works beautifully! Thank you for the tip!
How did you sand the whistle?
@@simonstruyf6640 Um, sandpaper.
Covering the sound hole and blowing hard that you did for warming up the whistle is also very effective technique for removing moisture.
Thank you. Some brilliant tips for beginners. 😀 This is the second video of yours I’ve watched now and they’ve both been so informative.
This is fantastic! You have the best lessons on UA-cam! I have been watching other lessons and they are poorly presented. You are great!
Good show!
I'm very new with this tin whistle. I received as a birthday gift (60th) I just assumed it was a cheap quality because of all the freaky sounds. Now I know "I'm the bad quality" lol
Thanks.
By the time you reach age 78, you may have acquired 15 more, like me.
You're always so clear in your explanations, and comprehensive (and let's not forget "Easy on the eyes"!)
Great lesson! I'm really looking forward to getting one in March and your tips will be a big help! Thank you very much for your time and energy you share with us!
I’ve watched quite a few tin whistle videos and this has got to be one of the best I’ve seen. I’ve never seen where you blow harder and how for the higher notes. Thank you! I came here because my Clark’s D, all of a sudden can’t seem to get a high note to sound right. Maybe dirty? I see a lot of dust in there. I’ll give your how to wash s look see. Again, thanks.
About 5 months ago I bought a Generations D whistle, and even after watching your tutorials I was having trouble playing it and getting the right sound. Today I came across this tutorial, and I think that it will make a world of difference. I am also re learning the recorder, which I haven't played since I was a kid in grade school, and I also play harmonica. Thank you for your videos and inspiration.
Hi CutePie, I’m enjoying your video’s very much, thanks fort that! I’m a beginning tin whistle-enthusiast from the Netherlands. In the dutch language I can hardly find any understandable video. I play on two generation Whistles (D / Bb) and a Tony Dixon (D) which I prefer the most.
I learn a lot from your vdeo’s and I have to say it, your appearance and enthousiasm makes it extra pleasurable. Thanks for that.
Mathieu De Vos Thank you for your lovely comments. So glad you're enjoying my channel.
I have been trying to learn on my own and you have addressed many of my faults , I feel I have a better understanding now , many thanks .
Tim Caddey so glad I could help! If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask. x
OMG your hair is so gorgeous
Thank you for all these sharings in your videos! Love from Mauritius island
Thanks a lot for your tip. I am begginer and I am loving your videos.
Greatings from Brazil
Hi, thx so much for this video and the one called Your First Lesson. I've got a Clarke in D. I'm a beginner on Tin Whistle, and your videos have really helped me. I'm a musician, but I play guitar, bass guitar, percussion, sing, etc..., but I'm branching out! I'm currently recording a bunch of Beatles covers, and working on Fool On The Hill, which has those beautiful flutes and recorder on it, but McCartney also overdubbed a few bits on a Pennywhistle, which I'm going to add to my recording. I'm letting a pro flute player handle the flute and recorder parts! Thx so much for your lessons again, and by the way, you are indeed a cutie pie, you're gorgeous actually! :)
So glad I could help with some useful tips :) good luck with your tin whistle playing!
These Videos Are Really Helpful Thank You Sweetie Pie
Thank you for taking the time to make this great video for an absolute beginner!
Playing in a tent and the weather changed. I thought I had lost my mind. My Mk pro sounded awful then I remembered you saying it took a lot of warming up and I got the first part of "Unquiet Grave" to sound wonderful! Thanks!
@@kynaston1474 haha 🤣 hey it's fun to experience 😜 glad you found the music again! Heading into the winter here now, so I won't be able to get a decent sound out of anything for a while 😅😅😅
Greetings from Andy and I in Orange County California.
Thanks for the tutorial. Much of it I've heard before but it's always nice to have a fresh angle on it to see what might have been missed.
Also, Andy (pictured) asked me to pass along to you that if you are doing the whistling gig for money you should put that second and try modeling.
You should really trust him, he's usually pretty right about these things. Though sometimes his instincts are a little off.
Like the time he told me I should apply at Chippendales. They did hire me...but as the night janitor.
Thank Andy for me, though I beat him to his suggestion 😉 it is part of my day job, though I don't enjoy modelling much, prefer the acting and VO work. Glad your enjoyed the video though!
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Well, Andy has always had a keen eye for talent. Let me ask you one question;
Do you have any experience with and/or thoughts on the Dixon PVC Soprano D non-tunable whistle?
A couple of people demonstrating various whistles seem to feel that it's the best in it's class, even though for Dixon it's supposed to be the lower start of their line.
Dixon says on their web page that various retailers they supply tell them that many people use them in competition in Ireland. I was wondering if that could be true or if I was just some sort of bloviation.
I ask because, if it's that good at that level, then I'm going to spend the £27 / $36, including shipping for it. But if it's a quality whistle for a low price that will still save me £15 / $20 I'm getting a Jerry Freeman modified one.
This is a hobby for me and I do want a decent whistle the sound decent, but I really don't want to go into $100 plus range for the thing.
Any thoughts or advice you have in that regard would be appreciated.
Thank you so explain things so well and your manner is so engaging :) I gave up trying to learn tin whistle due to horrible sound and illness where I didn't have any lung capacity. You have given me the desire to try again. :)
There are so many great whistles out there that don't need much air. I'd definitely recommend Chris Wall whistles, you'll find him on eBay 😊
Thank you CutiePie :)
Thanks
OMG! This is unbelievably helpful!
I am loving your tutorials, I have been watching over the last couple of days as I decided I really wanted to give Tin Whistle a go and I have just ordered two that are due to arrive tomorrow! I am too excited to get started!! Fingers crossed I can pick it up!
I'm sure you will. If you need help don't be afraid to ask ☺️
Thank you! That’s really good of you. I was so unsure of what whistle to buy as a first one so I got two. Haha.
Thanks!
Very helpful and useful tips for beginners. Thank you so much.
Thanks this is very helpful and slowly but surely I am sounding better.
Hi. Great video. Thanks for the warming up tip. Ive never learned to play tin whistle apart from a few guitar lessons I took in primary school where the techer instructed a tin whistle before she got to the guitarists and picked up a few bits like the octaves and finger placing but didnt pick up a whistle until years later when I was in secondary school when in music class a band came in to do a tutorial and there was a guy talking about wind and he reckoned if you can play tin whistle you can play saxophone as there the same notes. As I said Ive never learned to play tin whistle apart from listening but that day I went home and thought myself Baker St. by ear on my sisters tin whistle. Since then Ive been playing plenty of sax tunes by ear but only if I get the hang of them quickly (I have no patience). Havent played my sax on whistle (well last I played on was a recorder) for almost 2 years. Very tempted to go out and buy a sax but want some practice so bought a whistle yesterday. Got my daughters santa presents already. got my youngest daughter (5) a set of Pearl Roadshow Jr. and older daughter (6) a mini Stratocaster. Trying to teach them some kids songs on whistle with little success but I dont want to force them, just let them do it in there own time but were talking about our little band. Im hoping there rock star instruments motivate them to want to learn but let them in their own time. After I got my whistle yesterday I was trying lessons on here for songs not so easy to pick up by ear such as pink floyd, us and them. That seemed very daunting so figured shouldn't I try starting from scratch with the whistle? so thats what brings me here. I must say so far your videos are very helpful espically the warm up the whistle. thats a handy trick i never knew about. What I'm starting with is one of the best tunes on whistle, Mna na h-Eireann (Women of Ireland) its a pretty easy tune but I seem to mess it up at the start and finish of each verse. Are you familiar with this tune? Have you any videos for it?Its pretty simple for a beginner but still I'm having issues and would love it if you could gives tips if you could. thank you!! ua-cam.com/video/kW9N2TIiVd0/v-deo.html
Great tips!
I got my 1st whistle yesterday and have troubles getting the notes to sound right.
those are great tips, I just bought a generation C (cheap) and it does have some metal burrs on the top hole
It plays much better warmed up
Thank you for this video, watched it and after a half hour had fixed alot of my cracking and wheezing sounds. really enjoying learning the tin whistle and definitely will be picking up a higher quality one soon!
Arthur Lowther Great news! I'm glad the video was helpful. x
the Pennywhistle is the first instrument where haveing huge monster hands has been a good thing :)
2:26 I am glad to hear the same sound I make with my whistle from someone else :)
thank you so much for this excellent video !!! very goods tips over blowing and tonguing
Thank you for the videos! 👍
Thanks! I'm trying to beat anxiety during the quarantine by getting to practice a little every day. This has been helpful!
On this second video I'm watching on this channel, I am now convinced that Stephanie is a real life Disney Princess
Haha, that opinion may change the more you watch 😉
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Haha! We'll see about that!
Thank you for all of your tips.
Question for you. So I've tried everything in your videos. I have a copper feadóg in D. Holes 3-6 open and all covered works great. However as soon as I open holes 1 and/or 2 it shrieks. Never had this issue on wood whistles or recorders. Any idea what it could be?
THIS helped me a lot! Thank you!
I love your videos i watch them all the time very entertaining. I don't even play the tin whistle lol. I am a guitarist but your videos have inspired me to start playing one i had floating around. Thanks, now time to go warm up my whistle ;)
Thank you! So glad you're enjoying the channel and I hope you enjoy playing tin whistle!
@@fernanadablamey9357 Translate this in Google:
Get a 'D' whistle.
Listen to the music I play.
Look at the dots and notes.
Cover the same holes as I do.
You can learn music with me!
Great video
Hey there, I hVe a question regarding the Feadog D whistle.
Mine got an ugly dent just below the sticker that makes it sound awful on the higher octave, do you know what kind of glue do they use for the mouthpiece or what other glue is good so I can reattach it after I repair it? Love your videos, I learn a lot!
Thank you. This video has helped me so much.
Your video was really helpful. It could not have been done better. Thanks.
So is that where ‘Wet your whistle’ comes from??? Wow we learn something every day!💕💕💕👍
Beautiful Teacher and nice lesson !
Chan el named accurately! Nice beginner info. My issue is s ratchy overly breathy sound vs pure flute like to e out of two identical models.
I have a Waltons Little Black Tin Whistle in D. I’ve tried it a couple of times, but it always sounds really airy. I thought it might be the instrument, but I’ve seen videos of other people playing it and it sounds fine for them. What should I do to make it sound better?
Very informative. Thank you.
Very helpful tips! Thank you!
Amazing! Thanks, very difficult to find this kind of content in Portuguese.
Do you follow Thon Whistler? Thon is amazing and has covered a lot of the content I have, but in Portuguese 💚 we've even made a few videos together!
@@CutiepieTinWhistle Yeah, I found him later! Now I'm subscribed and following him on Instagram. But of course I will keep following both amazing contents, two masters. Thanks for your recommendation :)
Lovely personality! :D Great video and explanations, thanks!
How about a tutorial on May morning dew? This seems like a good one to explain ornamentation with. Thanks
Good tips!
Hi this has been a tremendous help precious thank you. Much appreciated thanks.
Thank you @CutiePie for the video and thank you UA-cam for putting it in my suggestions.
thanks for the video. instead of using glue, you can attach a mouth piece on with bees wax using a low temperature soldering iron. then you can take it off when ever you want.
Great job
Thanks for great video and tips...much appreciated!
Great!!! This video was so useful!!!
Great video! Loved the shout out....I believe it was to me. :-) Just wanted to let you know I have a Clarke Original and a SweetTone coming in the mail shortly. Looking forward to working with them both! :-D
Kevbo Kev glad to hear it 😉 hope this helps clear up any remaining doubts.
Yes, thank you. I also do want to state that I don't have much time to practice right now. Unfortunately, my wife and I are at a Children's Hospital here in Philadelphia with our newborn son. He was born on June 7th and has been in the NICU since. So we are bedside, and I go home once every two weeks for a day or two to cut the grass, get the mail, etc. So that video I made you was from when I was home last. I can't really play the flute here in the NICU, as much as I'd like to. haha
It's been almost two months, and he is progressing nicely now, so hopefully we can be home soon. Looking forward to continuing to work on the whistle. Oh, and my son's name is Finnegan. We are sticking with an Irish theme in the family. :-D I'm Kevin, my wife is Erin, and our three and half-year old daughter is Bridget. Take care, and thanks again! Looking forward to more videos.
Wishing Finnegan lots of strength so he can come home sooner than you hope! :) I bet you can't wait to get him settled. Congratulations to you all and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery! Bridget is very lucky to have a little brother, I'm sure she'll love and loathe him in equal measure! ;)
Kevin all good wishes to you, Erin, Bridget and very especially to Finnegan from a whistling novice in Ireland. A.
Awe, thank you so much! :-) She loves him very much right now, but I agree. That will change in time. hehe
I love your music love your music. If I could ask can you do if I was a rich man the fiddler on the roof version. And indeed or low d so I can learn this song it's my favorite love you station your inspiration. Thanks Wendell
nice tips for beginners
just watching each of your videos.... thank you thank you thank you
A clarks is a good starter, the block helps stable sound effortlessly... wet blowers or climate can swell the block to the point of pouched
I am learning on a walton's D Irish whistle. I am getting better if I am sitting correctly, etc. My main squeaks are when I try to go from D to E. Hopefully that will improve with practice. any other tips on blowing correctly? I did notice that I can feel the air differently...maybe there is a feel I am looking for?
Great help, thanks
Window to the past pls!!! Love ur channel
Thanks for what you do! Love the channel!
Sometimes when I'm outside playing the wind will make it difficult to play the low D on my starter Clarke tin whistle. Any advice on getting a clear tone in windy conditions?
Love your tutorial , I need some help with the tin and plastic ones.
What seems to be the problem?
A really useful Video, thank you. I'll be watching this a few times too. Once I've overcome my infatuation!! Ha ha! ;-) Really, very good video.
Hiya,I'm waiting for my whistle to arrive from Amazon I ordered the clarke sweet tone in D as you advised,if possible please can you post some videos of songs that are easy to play but sounds fantastic just to boost my confidence, thank you
Is the Clark Sweet Tone supposed to have a smooth bore? In mine, there is a tin strip about 2-3mm sticking up that runs the entire length of the bore at the seem. There is no way you could sand any of it even if you wanted because this metal makes it impossible.
It's supposed to be like that 👍 don't sand it.
It's a SEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just bought my tin d 20 minutes ago and saw your vid thanks for the insight but my tuner says only my a note is in tune?
7:46 do you to-to for each note in a song?
A question...If a piece is written in the key of C, why does a C penny whistle not play the right notes? Same goes with penny whistles in other keys.
Please tell me on which site can I buy the long green flute which is pitch extendable the one for 250 pounds. Plz post the link. Thank you
As a total beginner what's the best way to build up finger memory remembering which note is where and what tunes or scales to help for the first month or 2 well say 👍and is it better to add ornaments at the beginning
I have a beginners course playlist you can follow to get you started. Practice is the best way to learn anything, just keep doing it regularly, and make sure you're enjoying it 😁
I have a video to help you structure your practice time too, so you can get the most out of it:
ua-cam.com/video/XEOC1lrsWFQ/v-deo.htmlsi=0ukKK_h6Nxh5NJID
Is the fingering the same on all the whistles? Thank you
Can't wait to show my dad the high registrar- he's gonna think it's some kind of magic XD
A video on my birthday! Woot woot! (Thanks for the tips btw! Great video!)
Happy Birthday :) Hope you're having a lovely day! x
CutiePie thank you! I hope you have a great day too!
I’m doing ok, but my little fingers are really short and don’t reach the whistle, so playing c means I need a different way of holding it. Any suggestions?
Piper's Grip - like you would use for low whistle. I have a video on how to play low whistle. Check it out! Try that hold 👍
Cheers for the video! I bought a Clarke pennywhistle some years ago because I like the sound of tin whistles and I thought that it could be fun to learn a new instrument. It could be that the Clarke whistle is not the easiest to play, I seem to notice with a lot of the videos that this black "original" Clarke whistle tends to sound very different from the normal tin whistles with a plastic mouthpiece. The latter seem to have perhaps more clarity, better articulation? But anyhow, in my hands, Clarke whistle sounds exceptionally bad! :) But perhaps with these tips I can make it sound much better. I don't want to blame a faulty whistle, but I do wonder... If I look through the whistle, from the end towards the wooden mouthpiece, it becomes clear that the piece of wood there doesn't really fit perfectly. I can see light shining through small gaps. Is it just okay?
Hello Cutiepie. I love my Clarke SBDC. I play with a band and I’d like to get a whistle that sounds like it, is a little louder, and is in tune like my Susato Kildare. Any suggestions?
Awesomeness!!
Awesome video.
Awesome, it’s working.
Thank you so much for your videos! You really helped me get Into wind instruments. But I am a singer and realized my pharynx, my palate and throat get sore and dry in really weird spots that need a whole day to recover. Have you had this problem and how do you prevent it? Just drinking water doesn't seem to cut it for me.🤷♂️ ... sorry for this long a.. comment :/
I haven't noticed this, and I do use my voice a lot as I'm a voiceover artist! I don't tend to play for very long though, maybe half an hour (to an hour) at a time and only... maybe twice a week...
What woodwind instruments do you play and how often?
@@CutiepieTinWhistle wow. Thank you for your super quick reply! A low d-whistle and a bansuri. I guess it might happen when I play too long at a time... thanks again for your videos! They really are super helpful!!!
@@marcalexandremaurice Ah - now bansuri might cause it - some of my bansuris make me feel a bit...odd...after playing. Make sure you let the bansuri dry out properly between uses. Might be worth checking for mildew/mould growth inside encase that's causing irritation in any way. Oiling the inside of the bansuri every now and then (when it's completely dry) will help keep it in good condition :) You can also clean away anything that's built up with a cloth (over a smooth stick) gently pushed up inside and swept around in there a bit. You can find UA-cam videos on how to care for them :)
Good tip 👍🏻
My tin whistle in D have the top glued in the body and its sounds out of tune using a tuner app to check , what can i do in this case ? :(
I have a tin whistle of the Walton brand in key of D, but as much as I try the high notes always sound airy and discordant, I don't know if it is already due to something of the tin whistle or something I do wrong, maybe I should try another brand , Any recommendation?
I'd recommend perhaps a Clarke Sweetone, they are a little better in the second octave 😊
@@CutiepieTinWhistle thanks!
I'll look for one