Irish Tin Whistle Lesson 1 - [The Basics] Start Here
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
- This Beginner Tin Whistle tutorial is for those who are new to tin whistle and shows you how to play, step by step, with clear guidance and demonstration from Kirsten Allstaff, a professional tin whistle player. This instrument really lends itself to video instruction making learning it online both a fun and achievable goal.
Take this beginner tin whistle lesson to learn where to start, then continue to the OAIM website for even more top tips, sheet music and a comprehensive tin whistle FAQ section to help you learn how to play tin whistle quickly and efficiently.
In this popular beginner tin whistle tutorial sampled from the OAIM course Tin Whistle Basics you will learn:
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Tin Whistle Fundamentals
02:25 How to create a good tone and avoiding making tin whistle squeak
03:51 Play two nursery rhymes on tin whistle - Mary Had a Little Lamb and Frere Jacques
Get free tablature for Scale of D by clicking here: www.oaim.ie/tin-whistle/learn...
Get free tablature for Mary Had A Little Lamb here: www.oaim.ie/tin-whistle/learn...
Course Synopsis:
By the end of the OAIM Tin Whistle Basics course, you will have a repertoire of sixteen popular Irish session tin whistle tunes, the ability to play tin whistle cuts, tin whistle taps and tin whistle rolls, as well as a deeper understanding of the Irish music tradition. The course has 17 lessons, broken into 3 to 4 tutorials each, where tunes are taught phrase by phrase www.oaim.ie/tin-whistle/learn...
OAIM Tin Whistle Basics Course Structure:
First, you will learn how to hold the tin whistle, proper hand and finger posture and good basic tin whistle technique is taught. Then you move into a progressive study of tin whistle scales, tin whistle articulation and tin whistle ornamentation. The first tunes taught are nursery rhymes ‘Mary had a little lamb’ and ‘Fréres Jacques’ as these tunes are well known allowing you to focus on the technique of learning the D scale and producing the proper tone from your tin whistle.
After mastering these basic tin whistle tunes in the D scale you will progress to learning the following popular Irish tin whistle session tunes as well as associated ornamentation:
The Rattlin’ Bog
We won’t go home until the morning
I’ll tell my ma
Britches full of stitches
Shoe the donkey
The Butterfly
Na Ceannabhain Bhána
Johnny O’Leary’s
Sonny’s Mazurka
John Blessing’s
Sally Gardens
The Ten Penny Bit
O’Keefe’s Dream
The Feakle Jig
Connacht Heifers
Harvest Home
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This instrument is from England...
Someone gave me a tin whistle years ago. Tried to learn on my own. In Asia. You can imagine. Kirsten is a Godsend.
Keep up to good work Alan! Where in Asia are you learning? Kirsten
My tinwhistle arrived now. Not even finished the video and already played the first notes from The Lord of the Rings theme :D
Who else is watching without a whistle?
Mine is coming on Friday
Shantel Hill ooo how exciting.. where from?
@@callan816 just off Amazon
@@callan816 do you have one ordered? They can be around $10-$20 for a beginner
Shantel Hill I don’t but I have an Irish friend who lives down the road that has like 3 and she agreed to give me a whistle and a few lessons, so that’s where I’m getting mine.. the ones I could find online were quite expensive
I just got a tin whistle because i figured it could be a simple instrument to learn for my bard character in dungeons and dragons. I have been playing music for the last 20 years. The squeak tip was already the most helpful. My friends, even when you are a seasoned musician you still must go back to basics. Never think you are too good for the basics. Mastering something means you understand the basics and can call upon them at any time.
Learning to just get all the notes right is taking time for me but I’ll keep at it and maybe perform the 2songs for my grandchildren shortly I’m 69 👍🏻
I just bought a D whistle and I’m going to give it a try!! I’m watching from Newfoundland, Canada!!
Thanks for lesson 1. My daughters and I will be spending 30 minutes a day through this pandemic to learn the whistle together. Thanks for these videos!
Hi Patrick, great project, good luck with it all ! Let me know how you are getting along. Kirsten
That's awesome man
Thank you for your time and posting this for all. " IT IS PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN"
You're welcome Pat !
This is awesome! Every beginner video I've seen, goes too fast, gives you the wrong information, lectures you about breathing.. She simply teaches you how to play, and addresses the issues we actually run into, like finger placement, and air leakage! I am so glad I found this channel!! Better than any one I found!
Awesome, thank you!
I bought my tin whistle over 20 years ago on my honeymoon and never really picked it up. With the world the way it is right now, I am happy to find this channel and I have started to learn and play it this week. I am in Canada.
Let us know how you get along with that !
Online Academy of Irish Music will do! I decided to record my attempts and put them into a compilation video.
@@purranoid We'd love to see that !!
Yeah !! CANADA !!!!!!!!!!
Hi, and thank you for this valuable lesson!
I am from Serbia, I play our national type of flute called "frula" for about 8-9 years now, (not very active, though) and I am a self-learner. This lesson showed me several things I learned wrong, like holding the flute, and parts of the fingers we should close the holes with.
A lot of work for me now to correct these mistakes.
I can't wait to see what you show in the next lessons.
Thank you for your noble and generous effort on this channel.
God bless you!
im 15 and i live in rural southeast england. i basically have no chance of finding a teacher, and despite having my whistle for 3 days ive already fallen in love with it, more than any other instrument I've learnt!! i love practicing it, and i donr dread it like others ive learnt. thank you for this!!
Let us know if you have any questions .
Finally got my C and D tin whistles! Now I'm about to learn this awesome instrument.
Good luck with it and remember to keep practising (even a little) every single day. Let us know how you are getting along. Kirsten
This is such an incredible gift. I bought a tin whistle 3 years ago and someone stole it before I could get my first lesson. I was really so disappointed someone would take something that I held so dear. I just bought another one today. I’m thrilled I found this. I’m now a subscriber. Thank you so much! Looking forward to learning as much as I possibly can. It’s such a beautiful instrument! Hello from the USA!
my husband bought me a tin whistle as a surprise, so i took this first lesson and ran with it, two days and I'm already playing amazing grace, helps that i used to play clarinet, but it was hard to get used to only 6 places for the fingers to go, slowly learning new notes, think I'll still follow onto the second lesson :) i was worried at first i couldn't play cos of the squeaking on the e and d notes, but now i know it's just my fingers being lazy, cheers for a good tutorial :)
thank you so much. I just bouthg ,y tin wistle today and I am leaning from you . thank you so much. how nice of you .
Hi Everyone, It's Kirsten here :) Thanks for all the great comments and likes .. If anyone has ANY questions about the lessons, or general Irish music/whistle queries, please feel free to ask them here. Happy practicing !! And remember to subscribe to our channel and click the bell to get notified of our new video releases.
Hi Kristen. May I ask about your whistle and its characteristics? Is that a burke or a sindt? and can you tell me the difference between brass and aluminium in terms of their playing. Thanks Kristen
amirulpipe Hi, The whistle is a Sindt. I'm not sure what the difference is between brass and aluminium, but I prefer the brass whistles.. I think they have a warmer tone. K :)
irishmusicacademy Hi Kirsten, I have a question. My brother and I bought tin whistles this week. Because we didn't want the same key he chose a D and I chose a Bb freeman tweaked generation. I'm beginning to think I should have also chosen a D because they're aren't any tutorials on them. I have looked all over youtube and haven't found the notes for my whistle. Can you tell me what they are? thanks! Very nice video's!
If you're a beginner, I'd recommend buying a D..
***** Hi Nick, You can find those note on the OAIM website here - oaim.ie/flute-progressives The name of the tune is 'The Ashplant'.
Complete novice and this is really great for getting me started.
Jack- Thank you so much for your lessons. I am a beginner as I have only had my whistle for a week. I first heard the whistle while listening to Andre Rieu awhile back and then I found you. I’m watching you from Virginia, US.
Hi Jack, thanks for letting us know where you're watching in from. Keep up the practice and let us know how you're progressing or if you have any questions :)
Very helpful - you're a good teacher. I couldn't even get started - till now.. Thanks!
Hi Everyone, Let me know where you're watching from and if you have any questions about this lesson post them below, Kirsten :)
Watching from Auckland, New Zealand.
Watching and learning from Kisa, Sweden. I purchased two whistles, one in C and the other in D. Seems D is the usual tuning, but what tunes does one play or accompany with on a C-tuned whistle?
Hi Kirsten, watching and learning from Co Tyrone:)
Hi Kirsten- my favorite part of your lessons is after you have us play with you after you teach a phrase/full song, you tell your us we were "brilliant"!
Hi Peter !
Hi. I used to play a tin whistle when a student (a very long time ago). I am watching in North Yorkshire, England.
Hi David, great to hear from you! Let us know how you're progressing or if you have any questions.
I am a brand new player who is helping a blind man learn the same. We each have a tin whistle, and I am watching these tutorials and then passing on what I learn to him. I look forward to seeing both of us grow in skill over time. Thank you for posting these.
Nice 1 - Good luck with the tin whistling and let us know if you have any questions? Where are you learning from??
New York state. I'd prefer not to be more specific than that.
Cool - We just love hearing how far the tunes have spread. Enjoy the journey! Kirsten :)
I'm from Brazil and I'm very glad that I'm starting to get invested on this marvelous instrument, thanks Kirsten!
Hi from Ireland !
I am so grateful for this video💜 and you're so clear and concise. I love it!
Always wanted to learn this instrument which is so easy to carry around not like my stringed instruments. very impressed with the quality and pace and as a 72 year old I am now determined to learn it, even if it means a Divorce because I also have a Banjo. Best wishes from an ex Pat in Sydney
Hi John, Glad you liked it ! Let us know if you have any queries :)
I've had a tin whistle for years - this has inspired me to try and play something on it! Thanks for the video.
I love Irish music it’s almost haunting
Hey, We love hearing how far Irish music has spread it's wings - where are you watching from?
Very easy to follow and understand. I am working on lesson one. Thank you so much for your gift of teaching!
Trish Demasky Thanks for the lovely note Trish. Post here if you need help in any way. Good luck! Kirsten :)
Kirsten, thank you so much for a wonderful lesson! I had almost given up because of hand cramps, but after seeing your informative video, I figured out I was holding my whistle wrong! Thanks for the new insight!
Great! Let me know if you need any other help :)
Ok, Thanks, and I certainly will. The lessons are going great as of yet! So appreciative of your lessons! ;)
Hello from Oklahoma! Thank you so much for these lessons! I played the flute most of my life and wanted to learn the tin whistle. Your videos are super helpful.
Hi Sherrie, thanks for the comment! Delighted you like the vids. Loads more here - www.oaim.ie/tin-whistle/learn-tin-whistle/
Hey Kirsten,
just wanted you to know that you're an awesome online teacher. I always got the feeling you're standing face to face to me and always have to stop the video to make sure you don't. :D
Thanks to your simple explanations the fun and the interest in playing the TinWhistle increases everyday.
Thanks to you and the whole Team for these special lessons.
Brilliant...takes me back to my youth
Clearly explained. Excellent little intro for the uninitiated. I’m ordering a D and a C.
I'm not planning to learn to play this instrument yet, but let me tell you it's such a good tutorial for beginners. Even perfect.
Thanks!
many thanks for these wonderful lessons!
Thank you Kirsten!
I'm working on learning and love you teaching. Thank you!
Thank you! You're a great gift to beginners.
OAIM co-founder / tin whistle and flute tutor Kirsten Allstaff releases her new solo album "FOUR / 4". Watch her album promo of Uplifting Irish music with beautiful video @ ua-cam.com/video/lZmyQz9lprQ/v-deo.html
I'm in Walla Walla, Washington. I excited to get started. Thanks for the lessons!
Hi Dan, brilliant, how are you getting along? Kirsten
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Going great! I am trying to do one lesson per day. Do you recommend doing more than that, or repeating lessons before moving to the next lesson? Also, how much practice do you suggest daily? Thanks so much!
Really enjoyed the video, thanks for the help!!
Thank you Kirsten from Massachusetts, USA
Hi from Ireland!
This leassons are great for beginners :) I am at an intermediate level but this free irishmusicacademy lessons are too great to pass by .
Had my whistle for years, time to learn how to play, something to do on lockdown. Watching from England, Surrey.
Thank you! I just bought the damn thing on Thursday and could not figure out how to play it until I came to this video! Thanks again!
Happy New Year, and thank you to Kirsten & Co. for posting this. Learning the tin whistle has been on my "to do" list for a couple of years now. I hope to be able to produce a not-too-squeaky "Whiskey in the Jar" by 17th March, to go with my masterly four-chord guitar version of said song. All the best, and good luck to my fellow beginners on here!
Hi im Watching from Nottingham, I got my Whistle today and i love your video, Learned both songs in 30 mins. Thank you for the great lesson.
Brilliant work ! Hi from Ireland :)
Thank for your guidance Kirsten
You're welcome Kavita! Have you taken lesson 2 on UA-cam? ua-cam.com/video/vDFjcWiCI3w/v-deo.html
Thank you for the music lesson, lady!
I am really learning a lot from your lesson. I play guitar and other instruments and now I want to play the tin whistle. Your a great teacher. You speak so beautifully. It's hard for me to follow instructions because your so beautiful!
Thank you.
Thank you for my first lesson Kirsten
Hi David, you're so welcome!
Thank you Kirsten and OAIM.
Thanks for the comment! Have you been practicing?
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Yes! but I will admit its been with a different tune now.
Cool, what's the tune?
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic The first part of Maid Behind the Bar, which is a bit fast for me. So I've been trying my hand at The Blackest Crow as well. (The version by Bruce Molsky.)
Thank you for this video. You are beautiful Irish woman.
Very informative and understandable.
Excellent. Thank you.
Muchas gracias por enseñarnos, saludos desde México
Thanks! First time playing ever! I really enjoyed your lesson.
Hi Maura, Great! Delighted you enjoyed it, thanks for letting us know :) Once you've mastered the techniques in this lesson move on to the next and learn your fist tune - ua-cam.com/video/vDFjcWiCI3w/v-deo.html
Excellent tutorial. So easy to follow. Thank you. Keep it up.
Hi Mohamed, delighted you like it, thanks for letting us know !!
I now can play Mary had a little lamb & freojaca🎉😀
thank you so much! i dunno if it was my previous knowledge of music, but once i got the notes down, it was really easy for me to understand!
justin taylor Hi Justin, Fantastic! Keep up the good work, Kirsten :)
I've has a tin whistle for about 2 years. all the other videos I watch go too fast for me to catch on. your tin whistle course is so well laid out. I'd like to practice using your lessons and one day send you a video of my progress. Thank you so much for these lessons!! :-)
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It depends on the type of whistle you wish to buy. They can be as little as a few Euro's, and you can spend as much as a few hundred on one as well..
Fantastic instrument!
Thanks for an excellent first lesson , good teacher (NZ)
Big hello from Ireland Paul, delighted you like the lesson and thanks for commenting :)
@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Yip, keep up the good work, we were in Ireland last year, loved it. Not enough time tho. Take care. Go The Mighty All Blacks!
This helped me a lot thanks
Hi - a plain generation or feadog or waltons whistle are good to start with - typically around 7 euros. Just make sure that it is in the key of D
So good👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for your nice lesson. 😊 Greetings from Brittany
Glad you liked it! Hi from Ireland 🇮🇪
Hello from Canada. I study the double bass and hope to be a composer, so I'm trying to pick up a few different instruments. Thanks for the great video!
Thank you for posting, I am a beginner yet still I caught on. Again, thank.
Well Presented.
THE pipers grip is a must.
It's good to be Irish
Evan Playz I am Irish
very good tutorial
Thanks for lesson
I'm so glad I found this! Happiness =D
+Nicole-Jade Mattei Awesome - let us know how you're getting along. Kirsten :)
Incredible sound and crazy knots of sounds are hard to handle . I've just learnt today. Had it agers ago as well got my fingers straighter.
Keep practicing !
Now I just need a tin whistle.
Thank you for this video. I have been watching this for some time. I can play. Mary had a little lamb so far. I want to learn more.
Hi William, Keep practicing then move onto lesson 2 - ua-cam.com/video/vDFjcWiCI3w/v-deo.html
I love Ireland, i want to learn irish and música💚🇮🇪🍀✌️
Have you got a tin whistle?
Yes
Im practising
Thank's, I love you
Hello from Montreal Canada. Trying to learn about this instrument... thx for the tutorial. 🙂
Hi from Ireland ! The best thing about this instrument is it's cost. For 10 bucks you're in :)
Lovely! Thank you!
You’re welcome !
Learning the tin from such a pretty lady makes it all the easier. A sweet lady and a great lesson. Cheers!
Superb lesson
Thanks! Lot's more on the site - www.oaim.ie/tin-whistle/learn-tin-whistle/
Thank you very much for the lessons funny enough I came here because of a Korean Drama where an actor plays a Tin Whistle to the Latvian pop song 'Million Roses'!! And besides me playing the Ukulele I'm looking to learn this lovely instrument, keep up the great work....
Cool, thanks for the note! There are six free lessons on the site, with some more great tunes. Check it out here - oaim.ie/whistle-basics
this video is awesome. very informative . i am super proud i no longer sound like nails on a chalkboard. although thats about as far aas i have got
Fantastic work! And thanks for the nice comment .. Keep practicing and you'll be playing up tempo tunes before you know it!!
Thanks for the quick reply. I'm buying a new one in D, as you suggest. THanks.
it helped me alot thankyou so much
The "F" is technically an F#. Very instructional, thankfully I'm not an absolute beginner, but this is still educational. Thank you for creating and sharing these videos.
This was really helpful (and she's so cute as well :))
Great tutorial, bought myself one of these purely for fun (i'm a bassist) and i have to say it's completely different from stringed instruments yet oddly entertaining
+borgshadow13 Delighted you like the tutorial, thanks for letting us know. Kirsten
Hey Kirsten! Gosh you look gorgeous in this video!
Sheagh has just started tin whistle lessons and I want to be able to help him. Your videos are great! Thank you xx
One of my favourite Irish songs whistling gypsy rover has the whistle in it.
I bought a nickle C Feadog two weeks ago and love it. It has a mellow tone, is easy to play and never squeaks. It is a quality instrument for the nine dollars I paid for it on line. I received it in about three days here in the U.S.. For these lessons though, you need a soprano D whistle. The D Feadog is also an excellent choice. Trying to follow in another key is very frustrating. Collecting these things is addictive. I wouldn't advise starting with anything but a soprano D whistle.
Super excited to try this after seeing/hearing one played on my first trip to Ireland.
Let us know how you get along ! Where were you visiting in Ireland?
Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Cahir and Kilkenny
Next time make it to Doolin :)
I was briefly there to take a boat tour!
What do you recommend in Doolin?
+Willow Shinon It sounds like you have a problem with the instrument. Cover the square hole with your fingers and blow hard through the instrument. Let me know if that improves the sound. Kirsten
irishmusicacademy this is a great channel. Thanks for uploading your videos :D
Thanx for the help ;)
Thanks Kirsten!
First lesson completed. I believe I can do this. Newfoundland Canada
Hi Harold, delighted to hear it ! Let us know how you're getting on. Here's the course homepage - www.oaim.ie/tin-whistle/learn-tin-whistle/