Introducing the Skye Boat Song for Low and High D Whistles

In this video I introduce the Skye Boat Song. This is a beautiful Scottish Air (Ballad / Folk Song) that celebrates Bonnie Prince Charlie and his escape to the battle of Skye after the battle of Culloden in 1746.

I walk us through the tune. We think about difficulties, ornamentation, expression, and the history of the song.

Select the video on the right to learn the tune with me.

Select Download to access a pdf of the music and tabs.