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The Irish Tin Whistle. The Tin whistle is also called a penny whistle or feadóg stain. ... It is a simple six-holed, wood-wind instrument, and remains in the same category as the flageolet, recorder, Native American flute, and other woodwind instruments. A tin whistle player is known as a tin whistler or whistler.
- Is a penny whistle hard to learn?
- What is the difference between the tin whistle and Irish flute?
- Why is it called a penny whistle?
- Is a penny whistle like a recorder?
Is a penny whistle hard to learn?
While it is relatively simple to learn the notes and the basic scale of the tin whistle, mastering transitions, breath control and good tone, and most especially ornamentation ultimately make the tin whistle a challenging instrument to master.
What is the difference between the tin whistle and Irish flute?
The Irish flute usually refers to 2 types of flutes: the Irish wooden flute and the tin whistle.
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What are the differences ?
| Tin whistle | Irish flute | |
|---|---|---|
| Easiness | Easy | Hard |
| Sound | Powerful | Rich tone |
| Price | from €15 to €300 | from €500 to €10,000 |
| Possibilities | Reduced | Broad |
Why is it called a penny whistle?
As the penny whistle was generally considered a toy, it has been suggested that children or street musicians were paid a penny by those who heard them playing the whistle. However, in reality, the instrument was so called because it could be purchased for a penny.
Is a penny whistle like a recorder?
Tin Whistles and Recorders are both fipple flutes but are not the same instrument. Tin whistles are diatonic instruments (7 notes) while recorders are chromatic instruments (12 notes). The average tin whistle also typically has a softer sound than your average recorder.
