€ 15.00
Primary Tin Whistle
Learn tin whistle easily! Complete tutor from beginner basics to advanced ornaments. Includes popular tunes (Irish/English), clear tabs/notation, and companion free audio.
€ 15.00
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The Book Details
Embark on a rewarding musical adventure with Primary Tin Whistle, the comprehensive tutor book designed for absolute beginners through to advanced players. Whether you’re learning your first notes or perfecting complex ornamentation, this guide provides everything you need.
Master the tin whistle with a fantastic selection of well-known popular tunes and songs, presented in both Irish and English. This book covers all the essentials:
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Fundamentals First: Clear instructions on holding the whistle, proper breathing, and producing your first sounds.
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Step-by-Step Progression: Gradually introduces techniques, building confidence as you learn.
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Advanced Ornamentation: Dedicated guidance on mastering the cuts, rolls, and triplets that define Irish whistle playing.
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User-Friendly Layout: Each tune is presented clearly on a single page, featuring:
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Tin Whistle Tablature: Easy visual representation of fingerings.
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Standard Staff Notation
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ABC Notation
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Practical Design: Sturdy wire-binding allows the book to lay flat for easy reference during practice.
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Listen and Learn: The included companion audio provides audio recordings of every tune, crucial for developing your ear and style.
Using the same proven, self-guided learning methodology found in the popular Ceol Tracks session books, Primary Tin Whistle is also perfectly aligned with the Irish primary music curriculum. This makes it an ideal resource for individual learners, classroom teachers, music schools, and anyone rediscovering their love for traditional music.
Start playing today and experience the joy of the tin whistle with this exceptional tutor!
Tune List
Primary Tin Whistle
- Mary Had A Little Lamb
- This Old Man
- Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
- Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
- The Sliabh Luachra
- Beidh Aonach Amárach
- Mo Ghile Mear
- Óró sé do bheatha bhaile
- Amhrán na bhfiann
- Báidín Fheilimí
- Bean Pháidín
- Céad míle fáilte romhat
- Deus Meus Adiuva Me
- A Íosa, glan mo chroí-se
- Dóchas Linn Naomh Pádraig
- This Is The Day
- Away In A Manger
- O Come All Ye Faitful
- Silent Night
- Good King Wenceslas
- We Wish You A Merry Christmas
- Jingle Bells
- The Bog Down In The Valley
- Maggie In The Woods
- The Kesh
- Out In The Ocean
- The Heather Breeze
- The Silver Spear
- The Boys Of Bluehill
- Off To California
- Planxty Fanny Power
- Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór
- Planxty Irwin
- Hewlett
Primary Tin Whistle
Best Whistle Tutor I’ve Found!
Started as a complete beginner, and this book guided me perfectly from the first notes to trying ornaments. The inclusion of tabs alongside standard notation was incredibly helpful. The tune selection is fun, and the CD makes learning by ear much easier.
David R.
Chicago, IL
Fantastic for School Use
As a primary teacher introducing the tin whistle, this book is invaluable. It aligns well with the curriculum, the layout is kid-friendly, and the wire binding means it stays open! Having tabs, notation, and the CD covers all learning styles in my classroom.
Aoife B.
Cork, Ireland
