The tutorials are arranged by skill level. In the beginner lessons, basic whistle technique is taught. In the intermediate and advanced tutorials, the embellishments and stylistic variations are taught as the student learns where and when to put these embellishments.
Click on any of the lessons below to jump directly to that lesson, or click on the heading to view the entire set.
**Notice** The first few intermediate tutorials are in RealAudio/RealVideo format -- I've since decided to switch to Windows Media for the later tutorials. All PC systems should natively support Windows Media Video files, but if not, click HERE for information about downloading and installing this plug-in.
Beginner
- Lesson 1: Types of Traditional Irish Tunes
- Lesson 2: Holding the Whistle
- Lesson 3: The 'D' Scale
- Lesson 4: The 'G' Scale
- Lesson 5: The 'A' Scale
Intermediate
- Lesson 6: Taps, Cuts, & Rolls
- Lesson 7: Slides
- Lesson 8: Jig - Donnybrook Fair
- Lesson 9: Reel - Silver Spear
Advanced
- Lesson 10: Triplets (Reel - Paddy Taylor's)
- Lesson 11: Triple Rolls (Reel - The Green Mountain)
- Lesson 12: Crans (Jig - Humors of Ballyloughlin)
- Lesson 13: Variations (Jig - The Clare Jig)