What keys are penny whistles in?

The very most common keys that tin whistles come in are C and D. Waltons Whistle is most commonly found in Key D.

How do you place your fingers on a tin whistle?

The whistle should face downwards and away from you at a 45 degree angle. Place your dominant hand at the bottom and your other hand at the top of the tube. Do not use your pinky finger unless you are supporting the whistle while playing certain notes or when playing the largest (and lowest) tin whistles.

How many finger holes does a penny whistle have?

six holes
There are six holes on the tin whistle. The first three fingers of each hand are used to cover the holes. The little fingers are not used by either hand. Different notes are produced by covering various combinations of these holes as you blow through the instrument.

Should I buy AC or D tin whistle?

The key C and D are the most popular ones. A D whistle is ideal for beginners and children as the finger holes are closer together than a C whistle which makes them easier to play. They sound great alongside other instruments. C whistles are fantastic for those looking for an additional whistle.

Is a penny whistle the same as a tin whistle?

A tin whistle, also known as a penny whistle or Irish whistle, is a musical instrument which has been handmade by us in England for almost 175 years. Tin whistles have six finger holes and can be purchased in a range of keys.

What is the best tin whistle for beginners?

Best tin whistle for beginners

• Waltons Mellow D highly flexible beginner tin whistle.
• Feadog Brass D tin whistle with very low air requirements.
• Feadog PRO D well-balanced beginner tin whistle.
• Clarke original D good airy-sounding tin whistle.
• Generation brass Bb high quality non-D tin whistle.

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.

What is the difference between a tin whistle and a penny whistle?

The Tin whistle is also called a penny whistle or feadóg stain. It is a well known and regularly used instrument in traditional Irish music. 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.

Do tin whistles come in different keys?

Whistles are available in all 12 chromatic keys; however, the most common whistles are pitched in D and G, followed by whistles in C and F, and then B♭ and E♭, with other keys being somewhat more rare. The D whistle can easily play notes in the keys of D and G major.

Can a tin whistle be out of tune?

If you are playing outside, or in a large space that’s difficult to change the temperature (like an auditorium) or are just picking up whistle after not playing for a minute or two, you may experience cold whistle syndrome, which leads to your tin whistle sounding flat. Your tin whistle will be generally out of tune.

Which is longer a penny whistle or an alto whistle?

For a shorter D whistle, you play the penny whistle, which is one octave higher than the low whistle, and is therefore half as long. Of course, the alto whistles sit in the middle range of length, shorter than the low whistles and longer than the high (soprano) whistles.

Which is the best key for soprano whistles?

The Large-bore is great for low whistles; the narrow-bore is perfect for soprano whistles. The problem was that a few keys fell in-between – namely G, A and Bb. The Low G were a little to high for the wide-bore style; A and Bb were a little too low for the narrow-bore.

What are the fingerings on a tin whistle?

Large circles show the primary, most used notes of the whistle, small circles the lesser-used notes or fingerings. Note that some notes have more than one fingering. Try dif- fering fingerings on your whistle and find out what works best for you. You may also find workable fingerings for your whistle that do not appear in this chart.

What’s the best way to make a penny whistle?

You have to angle your hands differently than for a penny whistle; you basically point your fingers downward toward the floor, keeping your arm and wrist in a straight line; this allows you to spread your fingers for the holes.