The Clarke Tin Whistle Book (Penny & Tin Whistle)

The Story

An instruction kit for playing the world's oldest example of the 'pennywhistle', a sweet-toned tin flute played by street performers in Dickens' time & still popular amongst English & Irish folk musicians. Included are a genuine Clarke tin whistle, handmade in England since 1843, a delightful 80 page handbook of folk music from England, Ireland, Scotland & early America including historical notes & anecdotes, illustrated with 19th century woodcuts & engravings; plus a 90 minute cassette of instructions, tips & lively tunes. For ages 8 to adult. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. This easy-to-use kit enables the complete beginner to play a simple tune at first sitting. Having mastered the basics, players will enjoy exploring the exciting selection of jigs, reels, fife tunes, Highland flings, morris dances & lots more--86 pieces in all, each played on the tape by virtuoso performer & teacher Bill Ochs, 'A central figure in the renaissance of the tin whistle'--National Public Radio's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. 'The sound of the Clarke tin whistle is beautifully flute-like...our fourth graders can now play about ten tunes & are reading music as they were taught by your book.'--Katherine Clyne, music teacher, PS 192, New York.