Whistletutor - Irish tin whistle lessons and tutorials

Whistletutor was created in 2000 by tin whistle player Sean Cunningham to teach Irish traditional music on the tin whistle (pennywhistle) using interactive tutorials and lessons. The site covers all levels from beginner to advanced techniques.

How do I get started?

If you’re new to Irish music and the tin whistle specifically, be sure to start at the beginner lessons and work your way through. Included in the beginner lessons are examples of the various types of traditional Irish tunes that are commonly played on the tin whistle.

Got questions and need a quick answer? The forum is a great place to get answers on tune names, practice habits, whistle purchases, or just discuss Irish traditional music in general. Free registration is required so feel free to sign up now!

How much does it cost?

Nothing! Whistletutor has always been and continues to be comepletely free. There are no pop-ups, spam, spyware, or any other garbage either. If you are interested in supporting the site, donations are happily accepted.

News and Updates

9/2/2010 - Sorry about the downtime!

I had a bad module update that hosed my site for a while. I'm back up and running now, apologies for the inconvenience!

8/13/2010 - New videos: House Session

My wife and I recorded a few videos of the two of us playing (bouzouki and flute) and posted them to my Whistletutor account at YouTube.

8/6/2010 - New lesson: Hector the Hero

I got a request for a slow tune and for one in the key of A and combined the two. This is a great tune often played in both D or A as a waltz/air.

7/30/2010 - Requested tune: Women of Ireland

I just posted a new video of the tune Mna na hEireann (Women of Ireland). It's a great slow air so a good tune to learn for both beginners and experienced players.

Irish Tin Whistle Tutorials and Lessons