The Clarke Tin Whistle, A Handbook

Includes CD

From the Publisher

Handmade in England of rolled tinplate with a wooden fipple plug, Clarke's famous "pennywhistles" have been around since 1843. Now you can enjoy making music on this easy-to-play Victorian classic with the help of this charming 80-page handbook and 74-minute instruction CD.

No previous musical training is necessary. All the basics of playing are carefully presented, one step at a time. The lessons are so easy to follow that a complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune at first sitting.

Intermediate and advanced players will enjoy exploring the book's exciting collection of traditional music from Ireland, England, Scotland, and early America. There are 86 pieces in all - jigs, reels, hornpipes, fife tunes, Highland flings, morris dances and lots more. The instruction CD makes learning the tunes fun and easy.

Item Details

Instrumentation

• Part 1: Tin Whistle

Category: Tin Whistle Music
Publisher: The Clarke Tin Whistle Company
Our Stock Code: 30427
Media Type: Paperback (80 pages [score]); includes accompaniment CD