Tin whistle vs penny 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.

1. Is a penny whistle hard to learn?
2. What is the difference between a penny whistle and a recorder?
3. Why is it called a penny whistle?
4. What is the difference between an Irish flute and a tin whistle?

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 a penny whistle and a recorder?

The recorder differs from a penny whistle in a few ways. it has eight holes (seven finger holes and a thumb hole). Two of the holes are usually smaller double-holes, making it easier to half-hole these notes. If you already play whistle, you might be surprised at how easily you can pick up the Recorder.

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.

What is the difference between an Irish flute and a tin whistle?

The Irish flute usually refers to 2 types of flutes: the Irish wooden flute and the tin whistle.
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