playing the role

Well, I'm not quite sure what you mean by playing the role, but if you're looking for the beginner lessons I'm hopeful that I'll be able to have some of those online this weekend. I'm in the process of re-recording many of them to get them into a more modern format so please do keep checking!

All the best,
Sean

dear sean,

It might be that others called it by other names.Some whistle like Fr Dun SJ called it a roll.
You have to agree with me that Tin whistle playing needs alot of technique dexterity.Kindly shed a light on this point

nick

dear Sean,

Would it be posible to send you a mp3 clips of me playing the tin whistle??.There are lots of mistakes so kindly have a listen and point out the loopholes.Its possible to attache mp3 file on the forum?.
nick

Ahh, I'm sorry -- I misunderstood. Yes, one of the tutorials that I have yet to recreate is called "taps, cuts, and rolls" which are the three most common embellishments on the whistle. I'm hopeful that I'll have some time this weekend to rerecord that one and get it posted.

I don't have any way of allowing for uploaded files at the moment, but you can always post the MP3 to a free file storage site somewhere and then post the link here if you like. I'd be happy to take a listen!

All the best,
Sean

Dear Sean,

Now the problem is how to post the Mp3 files on the freesite.Kindly give your email i think it is much more easier to post on an email

No problem -- email sent.

I don't have the lessons on DVD at the moment. I've had other requests for that in the past, but I have always had the intention of keeping the content on the site free and accessible. I may revisit the idea at some point but I don't have any plans for it right now.

Sean;

I'm soon to be 68 and retired. I've learned a bit of the Irish Gaelic but it has gone away mostly, because I never practice with anyone. Too late for me with the piano so I bought a tin whistle. The question: am I too old a dog to learn this new trick, and if not, what should I do dirst? I'm guessing to start with the scales on your site and follow your lessons. Then should I try to learn songs by ear, say by listening to traditional Ieish music? Will I ever be able to join a session? Thanks for your free site and in advance for your answers and advice.

Tom T

Hi Tom, welcome aboard first of all. As I'm sure you've discovered, the tin whistle is a very simple instrument -- basically a pipe with a few holes in it. So I don't think you'll have a hard time getting started. The biggest advice that I can give someone who's just starting out is don't rush it and I mean that in several ways. Don't rush through the lessons -- make sure you understand what and why you're playing what you're learning. And don't rush through tunes (tempo wise), once you start learning them -- the hardest thing to do when playing any instrument is to unlearn something that you've committed to memory. Playing things too fast too soon is a great way to embed bad habits.

Once you've got some basic technique down, the next bit of advice I would give is listen! Listen to a variety of players -- whistle and otherwise -- that will help give you an idea of what you like and how you'd like to shape your own style as you go forward. Additionally, that'll get you familiar with tune structure so picking up tunes by ear will get easier and easier.

Feel free to post if you've got any questions and good luck!

All the best,
Sean