Tin Whistle for Beginners

The age-old sounds of Ireland England Scotland and early America come to life with this remarkable book and online audio. This tin whistle book is compatible with all tin whistles pennywhistles and flageolets in the key of D. Renowned author/musician Bill Ochs has gone to great lengths to create a package that truly has something for everyone. The lessons are so clear and easy to follow that a complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune at first sitting. Intermediate and advanced players will enjoy exploring this book's exciting collection of traditional music. There are 83 pieces in all - gigs reels hornpipes fife tunes slow airs Highland flings morris dances and lots more. Each piece is played on the online audio by renowned New York tin whistle teacher Bill Ochs. An advanced ornamentation tutorial is also included with key of D. Includes access to online audio. For Beginning Players: An Easy-To-Use Learning Method - No previous knowledge of music is required. Using tablature based on the first seven letters of the alphabet the complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune in a matter of minutes. Then through a specially selected series of folk tunes beginners are carefully guided through all the basics of playing one step at a time. For Intermediate Players: A Great Collection of Traditional Music - Those who already know the basics are sure to enjoy exploring the bookâ??s outstanding selection of traditional tunes â?? rollicking pieces such as The Muckinâ?? Oâ?? Geordieâ??s Byre The Oyster Wivesâ?? Rant Rufty Tufty Hot Punch For the Sakes of Old Decency and many many more. The tunes have been specially chosen to demonstrate the wide range of the tin whistleâ??s musical possibilities. For Advanced Players: A Clear

Beginners of all ages will enjoy learning to play Tinwhistle with the step-by-step method found in this book. Familiar folk melodies abound in this comprehensive collection of easy-to-play literature. Carefully sequenced tunesand exercises teach the player to read music notation and a section is included on Irish ornamentation.Several Irish tunes containing suggested ornamentation present the traditional Irish style of whistle playing. Becauseof the ease of learning the Tinwhistle (also called the Pennywhistle) many Irish musicians begin their musical training on the whistle before switching to the Flute or Uillean Pipes. Written for the D Tinwhistle. Includes accessto online audio.

including Instrument-An excellent lesson in playing the Irish tin whistle containing a variety of exercises and tunes. Complete with chord symbols lyrics and fingering diagrams this tutor will prove suitable for the beginner and the more advanced player.Includes a penny whistle in the key of D made by Oak Classic Pennywhistles.French only

Forty-two of the finest old Irish dance tunes song airs and O’Carolan pieces in easy setting and easy traditional keys (D G & A). Though the music in this collection is best suited to the Tin Whistle it is arranged as a melody line making it appropriate for beginners playing almost any traditional instrument. This book wonderfully compliments Tom Maguire’s Instruction book providing a companion repertoire for an improving and progressing musician. This edition come complete with a CD that demonstrates all the songs included in the book.

Familiar melodies for self or class instruction. The ideal tin whistle instructional text for children. This book presents familiar melodies while progressing slowly and carefully. Works equally well for class or individual instruction.

All the tools the beginner novice and intermediate Tin Whistle player needs in order to progress to a high level of competence in Irish music. Includes an 'Orientation to Traditional Irish Music' which puts the music incontext with information on scales and modes dance tune types the historical roots of Whistle playing and advice for learning by ear. The book is full of thorough instruction exercises and musical examples: from holding fingering breathing and blowing up to advanced ornamentation phrasing and variations. Features a simple and penetrating new approach to understanding and notating ornamentation that goes beyond any previous method. Alsoincludes history and theory of traditional Irish Tin Whistle music. For those who don't read music almost all the exercises and examples appear on the companion audio. Audio download available online.

Forty-two Of The Finest Old Irish Dance Tunes Song Airs And O’carolan Pieces In Easy Setting And Easy Traditional Keys (D G & A). Suitable For Beginners On Most Traditional Instruments.

DVD With Small Booklet-An informative easy to follow introduction to the world of Blues Harmonica. Introduces cross harp playing immediately and covers essential techniques such as note bending vibrato slides train rhythms call and response andimprovisation. Includes 72 page book.No previous musical knowledge or experience necessary.Suitable for all ages.Easy to follow lesson by lesson format.Learntechniques such as Staccato Puffing Tongueing and Bending.Learn effects like the Hand Vibrato Train Sound and Whistle.Learn improvising techniques as well as many great sounding riffs and solos.Allthe exercises sound great and are fun to play.

Thirty-eight very easy first solos for the early beginner with piano accompaniment. Includes Aura Lee Billy Boy Blow the Man Down Ode to Joy Mexican Hat Dance London Bridge Some Folks and many more (including four holidaysongs and even a little Bach Beethoven and Mozart).

An excellent lesson in playing the Irish tin whistle containing a variety of exercises and tunes. Complete with chord symbols lyrics and fingering diagrams this tutor will prove suitable for the beginner and the more advanced player.