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Absolute Beginner Tin Whistle

ABSOLUTE BEGINNER TIN WHISTLE

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This course is for absolute beginners tin whistle players of all ages. Nine basic yet well known tunes are offered for those just starting out. By the end of the course the budding learner will have six well known Irish song airs and three rousing polkas in their repertoire. These lessons serve as a foundation for the Whistle Basics Course, where ornamentation techniques and slightly faster tunes are introduced.

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  • 18 lessons teaching how to play 13 very popular Irish tunes
  • PDF sheet music & mp3’s to download & keep for each tune
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Your Tutor

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
A renowned artist with a proven record of performance, recording and innovation, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a multi-award winning traditional singer and musician from Corca Dhuibhne, West Kerry. Muireann is a leading exponent of the sean nós style, and loves to engage with audiences to share her love of the Irish song tradition. Her childhood in West Kerry saw her immersed in a rich cultural environment and vital living tradition. This was to be hugely influential on the foundation of her distinctive vocal and instrumental sound.Muireann has enjoyed a successful career as a touring artist, with over thirteen years experience…
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Course Structure

Your expert tutor, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh will guide you each step of the way. First you will learn the fundamentals: how to hold the whistle, how to create good tone and how to sound each note. Then you will move on to learning your first tune ‘Doolin Delight’. Downloadable whistle tablature, sheet music and MP3’s are available for each lesson. Here at OAIM, you can speed up your learning and make it more enjoyable with our multi-speed practice tracks which allow you to learn the tunes alongside beautiful accompaniment tracks. You can also ask any questions you may have to the classroom chat forum so you are never alone on your journey! Join Muireann as she introduces you to the exciting world of Irish tin whistle playing.

  • Doolin Delight
  • John Brosnans Polka
  • The Dawning of the Day
  • Molly Malone
  • The Foggy Dew
  • The Star of the County Down
  • Danny Boy
  • Inis Óirr
  • Dálaigh’s Polka
Sample Sheet Music
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Absolute Beginner Tin Whistle Lessons

1
John Brosnan’s Polka

Tin Whistle Fundamentals

D Major
Polka
2
Basic
The Dawning of the Day

The Scale of D, Exercise for Finger Dexterity

Melody
D Major
Slow Air
3
Basic
Molly Malone

The note of C natural will be introduced.

Melody
Song
4
Basic
The Star of the County Down

The Scale of E Minor

Melody
E Minor
Song
5
Basic
The Foggy Dew

Exercises on the Scale of E Minor

Melody
E Minor
Song
6
Basic
Inis Oirr

Different Types of Whistles

Melody
G Major
7
Basic
Danny Boy

This is one of the most well known Irish songs, recognised throughout the world.

Melody
G Major
Slow Air
8
Basic
Dalaigh’s Polka

How to Tune Your Tin Whistle

Melody
Polka
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