Best tutorials for beginners ?
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Best tutorials for beginners ?
Which two or three books do you think are the best tin whistle self-instruction tutorials for beginners with little to no music experience?
And why do you think that of each?
And why do you think that of each?
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Re: Best tutorials for beginners ?
You only need one.MichaelRS wrote:Which two or three books
And although I can't compare it to any other books, I learned the whistle with Bill Ochs book The Clarke Tin Whistle (it was designed to work with a Clarke, but it will work with any whistle in the key of D). It assumes you don't know how to read sheet music, and teaches you in the process, which I assume is what you mean by "little to no music experience". It starts at the bottom, and can be used to teach ornamentation as well (when one gets that far in whistling abilities).
One thing that any good book should have (and Bill Ochs book does) is to have a CD along with it so you have some ides what a particular note should sound like. Plus Bill Ochs book has sheet music (and recordings on the CD) of some 80+ tunes in the back.
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Re: Best tutorials for beginners ?
The Tutor for the Feadog Stain (if you can get your hands on one) is exceptional. Intended for music reading from the beginning on a high D whistle, published in 1975.
http://comhaltasarchive.ie/search?q=per ... uments/815
Also, for pure tunes and advice, The Dance Music of Willie Clancy by Pat Mitchell is excellent - but it won't teach you to read music like the former book will. It's out of print but you can find them.
http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Music-Willi ... 0946005729
For detailed playing instructions you may look into Grey Larson's Tin Whistle Toolbox.
http://www.greylarsen.com/store/books.php
Finally, you should get a copy of the first Mary Bergin recording called 'Feadoga Stain' and listen closely to the genius of her playing.
http://www.amazon.com/Feadoga-Stain-Mar ... B000000E5Z
http://comhaltasarchive.ie/search?q=per ... uments/815
Also, for pure tunes and advice, The Dance Music of Willie Clancy by Pat Mitchell is excellent - but it won't teach you to read music like the former book will. It's out of print but you can find them.
http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Music-Willi ... 0946005729
For detailed playing instructions you may look into Grey Larson's Tin Whistle Toolbox.
http://www.greylarsen.com/store/books.php
Finally, you should get a copy of the first Mary Bergin recording called 'Feadoga Stain' and listen closely to the genius of her playing.
http://www.amazon.com/Feadoga-Stain-Mar ... B000000E5Z
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Re: Best tutorials for beginners ?
Here are a couple of resources that I learned from. The reasons I would recommend these are because.
1. The Cd has more than just examples. It is like getting private lessons from a real Irish musician.
2. Cathal teaches you how to play in different keys on a D whistle with tunes in those keys.
3. Every tune that he teaches is worth learning.
4. The Cd's have musical accompaniment so that you can practice.
5. Covers the basics and some ornamentation.
The green book here http://www.amazon.com/Cathal-McConnell- ... 014&sr=8-4
is sort of a condensed version of the yellow book and cd set here..
http://www.amazon.com/Irish-Pennywhistl ... -1-catcorr
I would buy the green book first, the yellow book just has more tunes in it.
1. The Cd has more than just examples. It is like getting private lessons from a real Irish musician.
2. Cathal teaches you how to play in different keys on a D whistle with tunes in those keys.
3. Every tune that he teaches is worth learning.
4. The Cd's have musical accompaniment so that you can practice.
5. Covers the basics and some ornamentation.
The green book here http://www.amazon.com/Cathal-McConnell- ... 014&sr=8-4
is sort of a condensed version of the yellow book and cd set here..
http://www.amazon.com/Irish-Pennywhistl ... -1-catcorr
I would buy the green book first, the yellow book just has more tunes in it.
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Re: Best tutorials for beginners ?
Both the Bill Ochs and the Cathal McConnell books are excellent (I should know, I have them both). Have you looked at the Ryan Duns videos on youtube.com? Or Whistlethis.com? The 'net has a lot of free resources for the beginner, feel free to take advantage of them.
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Re: Best tutorials for beginners ?
Good stuff....this is why I like this forum!
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Yes, thanks for all the great resources!
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Re: Best tutorials for beginners ?
+1 "The Clarke Tin Whistle by Bill Ochs" Videos go to youtube search for Father Ryan Dunn. Good Luck!Whistlin' Will wrote:You only need one.MichaelRS wrote:Which two or three books
And although I can't compare it to any other books,
www.tuxedomusic.com
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It's Duns, actually.mickey66 wrote:search for Father Ryan Dunn
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Re: Best tutorials for beginners ?
This topic seems to come up pretty regularly. Isn't it about time for a sticky on something like "resources for new whistlers"?
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Re: Best tutorials for beginners ?
mickey66 wrote:+1 "The Clarke Tin Whistle by Bill Ochs" Videos go to youtube search for Father Ryan Dunn. Good Luck!Whistlin' Will wrote:You only need one.MichaelRS wrote:Which two or three books
And although I can't compare it to any other books,
http://www.tuxedomusic.com
Thanks gang. It comes so highly recommended that I guess I'll add it.
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As a newcomer to all this part of the fun (for me anyway) is hunting through the various resources to see what might work for me.
I guess it's a living example of the path being as much fun as the destination?!
I guess it's a living example of the path being as much fun as the destination?!
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Re: Best tutorials for beginners ?
Learning the whistle can be helped by written/recorded tutorials but the best thing to do is get a teacher. Keep in mind that in addition to learning the whistle you also have to learn the music so immerse yourself in as many recordings as you can (I say this assuming you may not have access to in-person tuition or live traditional music sources). Seriously, the listening/immersion is a very important component that is too often overlooked.
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Re: Best tutorials for beginners ?
Does anyone know if "How to Play the Penny Whistle - Landor, Gina/ Cleaver, Phil" is any good?
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coryfor wrote:Does anyone know if "How to Play the Penny Whistle - Landor, Gina/ Cleaver, Phil" is any good?
The question then becomes, Good for whom? What level are you at?