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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (1389)3/19/2006 10:23:42 PM
From: sandintoes  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 32329
 
Okay and don't even think of bringing in the pennywhistle, I think we're confused enough.

How to Play the Irish Pennywhistle
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The pennywhistle, also known as the tin whistle or tin flute, is a traditional Irish end-blown flute, similar to the recorder in appearance and use. It is among the most common melody instruments both in slow airs and in dance tunes such as jigs and reels; in contemporary Celtic music, it often adds a descant accompaniment to vocal music.


This wikibook provides a tutorial on the basic method of the pennywhistle, as well as an introduction to ornamentation, improvisation, and playing in a seisun (pronounced "session"; a sort of Irish "jam session"). This is especially designed to help someone who already knows a bit about music, such as different keys and scales, but even the musically uninitiated will find much useful information