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The tin whistle is considered a diatonic instrument, while the concert flute is considered a chromatic instrument. ... Since the 12 notes in our music repeat every octave, the concert flute can play more than 36 notes, while the tin whistle can play around 16.
- Is tin whistle same as flute?
- What is the difference between the tin whistle and Irish flute?
- Can you play flute music on a tin whistle?
- Is the tin whistle hard to learn?
Is tin whistle same as flute?
It is a type of fipple flute, putting it in the same class as the recorder, Native American flute, and other woodwind instruments that meet such criteria. A tin whistle player is called a whistler.
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Tin whistle.
| Woodwind instrument | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Woodwind Wind Instrument Aerophone Simple system flute |
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 |
Can you play flute music on a tin whistle?
The tin whistle, also known as the penny whistle, Irish whistle, or just plain old whistle, is an instrument with a plastic or wooden fipple, or mouthpiece, and a metal body tube. They are fairly easy to play and the fingerings are similar to that of the saxophone, clarinet, and flute.
Is the tin 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.
