by 250 | Aug 29, 2023
D and G Scales Playing C Natural Hi, friends. In this video we learn that the D whistle plays in both the key of D and G. We need to learn to play the C Natural on our D whistles as part of the G scale. Learning to play these scales is important for our ability to...
by 250 | Aug 29, 2023
Five More Beginner Tunes Hi, friends. I recently shared five beginner tunes form the Tradschool website. I found five more on their website that I’m introducing in this video. These new tunes are Saint Patrick Day tunes. I’ll introduce each tune, play a...
by 250 | Aug 29, 2023
Technical Skill and Emotion Hi, friends. Playing the Low D whistle isn’t just about nailing the music the way it’s written and throwing in a few ornaments. It’s about sensing the music; its rhythm, its emotion, combined with the music, and using the instrument to...
by 250 | Aug 29, 2023
Five Beginner Tunes Hi, friends. I’m finally sharing a web page I really appreciate that gives us five whistle tunes for beginners. The tunes are from a few different styles, which helps, but are all traditional tunes that will help us learn. The tunes are found...
by 250 | Aug 27, 2023
Grip on Low Whistle Hi, friends. In this lesson we talk about our grip. The grip is how we cover the holes as we hold the whistle. Please check out the videos linked to the right. Proper and consistent hole coverage are key to our playing well. If we do not cover the...
