Call Me Al

Today we’re having some fun playing the whistle solo from Call Me Al 🙂 you’ll need a D whistle for this tutorial, or a C whistle for the cover at the start. I hope you enjoy it! Just follow the tin whistle tabs tutorial and don’t forget to slow the video down while you learn.

Garraí Na bhFeileog 

Today’s gorgeous tune is a based on the Mary Bergin cover on her wonderful album, it’s called the Poll Ha’Penny Hornpipe and I’m playing on a Bb whistle. You’ll need a D whistle if you’d like to play this wonderful Irish tin whistle song, just follow the tin whistle tabs on screen, or sheet musicContinue reading “Garraí Na bhFeileog “

Black Is The Colour

Today we’re playing a beautiful traditional folk ballad, believed to have originated in Scotland. It’s simple and easy to play, so grab a D whistle and give a try with my tin whistle tabs tutorial! I hope you enjoy it. The most popular version might be Nina Simone’s, but this version is based on theContinue reading “Black Is The Colour”

Cutting Bracken

Today, we’re learning to play a folk tune that was originally thought to be a Faerie song 🙂 We’re playing a the upbeat Scottish Bagpipe version, though there are many interesting approaches to it – have a quick look at some of the slower versions on YouTube too! You’ll need a D whistle to playContinue reading “Cutting Bracken”

Murdo MacKenzie Of Torridon

Today, we’re learning to play the incredible Murdo Mackenzie Of Torridon – a fast paced Scottish tune, usually played on bagpipes with some incredible bagpipe ornamentation – but played slow, steady and very simply today on tin whistle so you can easily follow along. You’ll need a D whistle to play with me, but takeContinue reading “Murdo MacKenzie Of Torridon”

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