Peter Pickow. All the instruction required to play this fascinating little instrument. Clear diagrams easy-to-read tablature and over 20 delightful tunes to play. Illustrated.

Variation in Traditional Irish Dance Music-From the author of The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle comes a work for players of all melody instruments that probes deeply into the art of variation in traditional Irish dance music.At the heartof Down the Back Lane are the accompanying audio recordings. The author plays eight traditional tunes on Irish Flute and Tin Whistle each three times through complete with beautiful variations. Henotates each performance in meticulous detail and offers insightful comments on each one. We get a rare and intimate view into the intuitive musical mind of a masterful player along with extensive information on ornamentation phrasing articulation dynamics and much more. Though the author plays the tunes on Flute and Whistle he has carefully designed the book to be useful to players of all melody instruments.

Here's a book you'll be pulling off the shelf for many Christmases to come. A Tinwhistle Christmas is a treasury of 24 Irish Scottish Welsh and English holiday carols all suitably adorned with Celtic calligraphy. Simple duetsfor two whistles a round for three and arrangements for solo whistle with guitar chords are all printed on a large easy to read staff. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Hebrides to the ancient airs of Ireland tothe familiar Yuletide tunes of Wales England and Scotland these songs are sure to warm your heart and rouse the spirit of this giving season in a way no other music can.

Lively Tin Whistle Tunes is a collection of 55 spirited tin whistle solos. The selections include reels hornpipes jigs sea chanteys dance tunes and more. These tin whistle solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment. Guitar chords are included for accompaniment and can be used by any chordal instrument.

Unique among books on the Whistle and Celtic music this book takes the role of a personal tutor. It explains in detail the peculiarities of the instrument the ancient modal scales the Irish tunes are based on and offers aresults-oriented program for quickly developing ability. As well it offers a practical method for developing breathing skills something few books discuss. But what makes this book truly unique is the discussion of mnemonictechniques and analytical listening skills which would make it an excellent resource for both parents and teachers. The author explains a simple straightforward method of internalizing the old dance tunes of the sessionrepertoire based on understanding the music's structure and the use of mnemonic cues. The scope of Mr. Esson's book makes it relevant to a much wider audience than the title would suggest.

The Pennywhistle is a lovely traditional instrument the whole family can enjoy. Also known as the Irish Tin whistle it can be used to play haunting slow airs or the most complex up-tempo jigs reels hornpipes and other dance times. While it can be simple enough for a child to play itâ??s also worthy of a lifetime of musical study.Cathal McConnell known world-wide for his work with the popular Celtic band Boys of the Lough has long been considered one of the worldâ??s virtuoso Irish whistle players. He is also a kind and patient teacher and he makes learning easy as he brings the beauty of the Irish repertoire to you in this unique play-along CDcourse.Youâ??ll learn the basic scales and the proper way to hold and blow the whistle to get you off to the right start. Cathal shows you how to play in a variety of keys (D G E and A major; E A and B minor) adding important techniques such as slurring trills and rolls to give your playing a truly traditional â??feelâ??.By the time you finish working through this interactive lesson youâ??ll have a dozen top Irish session pieces under your belt plus all the tools necessary to build a more advanced repertoire of tunes and techniques.

Irish favorites with Piano accompaniment and suggested Guitar chords. Titles include: A Visit to Ireland; Ballahaboy Fair; Bridget McBride; Captain O'Neill; Comely Jane Downing; Crossing the Stream; Fare You Well; For IrelandI'd Not Tell Her Name; Garryowen; Green garters; Kelly the Rake; Kiss Your Partner; Kitty of Coleraine; Larry O'Gaff; Mary's Return; Miss Johnson; My Love is Fair and Handsome; Nora O'Neill; O'Donnell Aboo; Shule Aroon; Tady'sWattle; and many more. The Flute solo part is an online PDF download.