Hello, I'm new!!

Tinanana · Post by **Tinanana** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 9:34 pm

Hi Everyone,

I don't know if posting a topic like this is allowed, but I just wanted to say hi.

I'm new to the Tin Whistle, just a standard Feadog D.

I've only had my tin whistle for 2 days, bought it at a Corrs concert. I've been practicing my scales, but don't really know where to go from there, any suggestions?

Thanks!

~~TINA

FJohnSharp · Post by **FJohnSharp** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 9:52 pm

Sorry Tina, but posting a thread like this is completely outside not only the rules, but the spirit of the place.

Your punishment will be to sing Danny Boy a hundred times--no drinking allowed.

(Welcome)

vomitbunny · Post by **vomitbunny** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 9:52 pm

Well, depends on you. Have you played other instruments? Anything similar? Not a requirement or anything, but makes a difference where to go from here.

FJohnSharp · Post by **FJohnSharp** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 9:55 pm

Here is a place to buy a good starter book--The Clark Tinwhistle Tutor.

http://www.thewhistleshop.com/catalog/t ... torial.htm

izzarina · Post by **izzarina** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 10:02 pm

FJohnSharp wrote: Your punishment will be to sing Danny Boy a hundred times--no drinking allowed.

That hardly seems fair....not even just ONE guinness?

happyturkeyman · Post by **happyturkeyman** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 10:43 pm

vomitbunny wrote:Well, depends on you. Have you played other instruments? Anything similar? Not a requirement or anything, but makes a difference where to go from here.

I agree with VomitBunny. If you have experience it might be worth it to just go straight into learning tunes from sound files and music online. If you do not you should buy a tutor or find a teacher.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 11:25 pm

In your place I'd get the Clark Tinwhistle Tutor (by Bill Ochs). You can get it at www.pennywhistle.com . You can also drop Bill Ochs an email there; he teaches free introductory workshops from time to time and teaches tin whistle in New York City. Highly recommended.

jkrazy52 · Post by **jkrazy52** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 3:54 am

Welcome, Tina ...

The first thing you need to know about the Chiff & Fipple is that some here have an odd sense of humor.

Two more websites you might find helpful is www.whistletutor.com and Brother Steve's tinwhistle page at www.rogermillington.com/siamsa/brosteve .

There is a lot of useful information hiding here at the Chiff, too. Good luck! Hope you enjoy your new whistle ... and may it be the first of many more!

~Judy

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 5:00 am

Bloomfield wrote:In your place I'd get the Clark Tinwhistle Tutor (by Bill Ochs). You can get it at www.pennywhistle.com . You can also drop Bill Ochs an email there; he teaches free introductory workshops from time to time and teaches tin whistle in New York City. Highly recommended.

If you live in NYC, I would DEFINITELY recommend calling Bill. Even one or two lessons (group or private) plus his book/cd combo will get you on your feet. Bill is a really nice guy and a terrific, non-authoritarian teacher.
Also, find some sessions and go to them ASAP. Don't try to play along for a while-- just sit there and absorb the music and the atmosphere. Talk to other whistle players too. Bill can tell you where some good ones are.

talasiga · Post by **talasiga** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 6:34 am

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........ Also, find some sessions and go to them ASAP. Don't try to play along for a while-- just sit there and absorb the music and the atmosphere. ........

take a notebook and record the etiquette .......

PhilO · Post by **PhilO** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 7:31 am

Another vote for starting with the Bill Ochs set...

Welcome,

Philo

RonKiley · Post by **RonKiley** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 7:49 am

Well you have been given some great advice. What they didn't tell you was you are in danger. Whistle playing and BUYING is addictive. Irish music is addictive. This will escalate. You will want a flute and then, heaven forbid, a set of pipes. You have been warned.

Now I have to place some orders for new whistles. BTW welcome to the board.

Keep whistling
Ron

OnTheMoor · Post by **OnTheMoor** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 9:14 am

Hiya Tina,
Best to plunge right in. Search the forums for cd names, check out the Clips and Snips website, do get the Tin Whistle tutor, it IS great. Good luck!

amar · Post by **amar** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:22 am

hello, i'm amar.

Post by **Nanohedron** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:34 am

RonKiley wrote:...This will escalate. You will want a flute and then, heaven forbid, a set of pipes. You have been warned.

I am a sad, living testimony to this truth. As you slide down this slippery slope, think seriously of getting a "flat set" of pipes (pitched in C#, C, B, or Bb) instead of a D (or "concert") set, so that you can spare others the ugliness. Your wallet is already under siege, make no mistake; the least you can do in the face of the inevitable is think of the welfare of others.

Oh, and welcome!

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