Irish Tin Whistle Beginner Lesson (Basics)

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Part 1.
G A BG AG BG GA BG AG E2
G A BG AG Bd' GA GE ED D2 :||
Part 2.
d' e' d'B AG AB d'e' d'B AG E2
d' e' d'B AG AB GA GE ED D2 :||
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[@bangonan]

Can I just say how much I appreciate starting off learning something that isn't Twinkle Twinkle Little Star or some other nonsense? I feel like I'm actually playing music. This is great, thank you for putting this video up!!

[@caleb_spins]

Agreed

[@courtneyfox2497]

Listen to the tune as a complete beginner " there's no way I can play that" 40 minutes later ... I can play it! ☺️🙌 Thankyou so much !

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Happy to hear this 🙂👍

[@WLK1965]

I know this video is 4 years old, and I don’t know if you will read this, but I my whistle just arrived the other day, and all I accomplished is scaring my dogs out of the room. I can’t wait to try this tomorrow morning when I have the house to myself. Thank you for posting Chris, I will give you an update. Cheers.

[@benjaminschwartz8275]

best irish tune whistle tutorial maybe ever.

[@j.b.6731]

"The Britches Full of Stitches" polka- that was the first tune you taught me, too! Thanks a lot for the lesson, Chris.

[@Hi-esthermcgrew3446]

Aloha from Hawaii! ❤thank you for your video. I always wanted to play an instrument growing up but never got a chance. I am a beginner and am now going after my dream. God bless you. You are very patient teacher. Very easy to understand. Keep posting videos it is blessing people.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thank you very much and happy to help :)

[@anthonyhulse1248]

I remember, as a kid, wondering why the hell I had to learn the recorder. Well, now, 50 years later, I know why.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Give it a go again Anthony :) never too late to learn 👍

[@anthonyhulse1248]

@@ChrisMcMullanI just received a Wild whistle. It’s great. I’m watching your vids again.

[@judithhosmann4535]

I just bought a whistle in my holidays. I appreciate starting off with a real nice Irish music. For my skills, as a binnger and not speaking very good english, it is mostly to fast played for me. Im realy glad that I found the notes wirtten down.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Happy to help 😀

[@thereelpiper]

You got me.. I am getting my whistle out and excited to learn more tunes. TY Chris.

[@debipearce9213]

Thanks for an inspiring start to my tin whistle adventure! I love the subtle note changes. I need a basic grasp of playing before I have to teach a class of 8 year olds next week!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Happy to help 👍

[@chrisroycroft3485]

Chris you have made this so easy to learn! I bought my whistle while visiting my husband’s family in Ireland and have tried a few times since then. It wasn’t until I started playing your little tune I actually got it. Thanks so much for putting these videos out!

[@resonatorplate]

Amazing! Keep er' lit and hold er' tight!

[@jamesruff3082]

Such fun to learn this tune orally with you after working through the beginner book - love hearing and being able to imitate the ornaments you’re using - thank you!! 🎶

[@williamrichardson6927]

What can I say. Great lesson, I’m subscribed and can’t wait for more. Thank you. I went to County Clare, discovered Micho Russell’s music and now I have my own tin whistle with an excellent teacher. Bravo

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thanks William 🙂

[@keithknight7440]

I have been wanting to learn how to play the Irish tin whistle for many years. This was he first site I clicked on and I am delighted to say it was so easy to follow that I can now play the Polka all the way through without too may scratchy notes! Thoroughly recommend this to anyone. Thank you Chris!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Really appreciate it Keith 🙂

[@shellyscott8275]

I loved this Chris. Thank you. As others have said, I thought there was no way I could manage this, but I did. I love your teaching style and I love the do-able challenge of this “proper” tune. Thanks again 😊x

[@KINGN0SCOP3]

Awesome video. I ordered my first tin whistle online shortly after seeing this video. Can't wait to get started

[@krisk807]

This is the first tune I've ever learnt on a tin whistle, thank you for putting this up as its been very easy to follow, its given me an appreciation of this simple instrument. I've always struggled learning anything so im pleased to have this down and like others have said not just learning boring baby songs. Subbed and will check out your other vids. Thanks

[@jimobrien84]

Wow I’m glad I found your channel for several reasons. I recently ordered a practice uilleann pipe set but it’s a year wait so I decided to learn the whistle in the mean time. This is a great tutorial and you’re also a fantastic piper

[@giorgiadelmonti7653]

First two hours of first day on my whistle (same as yours how coincidence) already playing first part. Slowly, but playing. You're so clear! Thank you!

[@snowgumyogaandmeditation]

Feeling pretty excited with my new brass whistle sent all the way to Down Under. Now I can play a cool little tune. Thanks Chris.

[@suezeincognita]

The universe must be on my side today because it led me here! THANK YOU so much for this exceptionally easy & enjoyable beginner lesson! I love this tune! New sub and delighted to have found you- even if it is 3 years later!

[@greissefreitas5389]

Hello from Brazil. Thank you very much for the excellent class, you explained it very calmly. I have a Clarke flute here and now that I discovered your channel I found it a treasure.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thank you Greisse, I appreciate it. Keep up the playing :)

[@stephanietm9960]

SO glad I found your channel! I"m a beginner and you did an excellent job of teaching. Thank you so much 🙂

[@quikie1984]

Great accent, great instrument, perfect tune.

[@tonya5897]

Thank you so much! I am a complete beginner. Am just so inspired and spellbound by the ancient sounds of the whistle, that I really wanted to learn it. Today my whistle arrived and I started my whistle journey with your video. What a success already! Really enjoy your calm spirit & the way you teach. Thanks for your being. 🙏🧡

[@paulinehopkins2641]

Oh my gosh! I’m a real beginner. Trying tabs vs reading music this time around. I feel musical! Thank You

[@oonaghhagan9939]

Just ordered my first tin whistle ❤ looking forward to following ur lesson wen it arrives! You make it look easy! Oonagh

[@kevinkeyser8508]

Me too!

[@greenflagracing7067]

jazz drummer here, learning just for fun. I like your teaching style.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thanks very much 👍

[@Oliver-Nelson]

Weirdly enough I’m doing the exact same thing

[@clappedoutmotor]

That makes 3 of us 😂

[@jaywells7842]

One of the first tunes I learned on my Uilleanns. So glad you are putting this out on KZbin Chris. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thank a lot Jay!!

[@dailybaglimit]

Chris, this is the first video of yours I have watched. The format is excellent, I find it easy to follow your instruction. Also your including the notes in your description is helpful. The way you slow down and teach thoroughly is effective for me. Also, your personality is pleasant and you have a kind smile. You helped me learn my first whistle tune this week. Thank you for the video, I have subscribed and will check for other content that I may find useful.

[@Appleonthehead399]

Here I was casually looking for more beautiful songs... and I ended up finding something else I needed! Just got my first penny whistle and this video helped so much! By the end I was playing a duet of the polka with my da’s fiddle!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Brilliant!!

[@kathleenbuckley7262]

I learned so much! Thank you Chris!

[@kelseylangston3002]

I agree! It is nice to begin this whistle journey with moving tunes! Thank you Chris.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Really happy that it is working for you 😀

[@nbgen]

Thaks so much that is fabulous and very much appreciated I am A 77 year old and had the whistle for years but never knew how to play it. Now of course with a good bit of practice my aim is to make this tune sound like it does when you play it.

[@smbrealmusic]

I think this is the first good tutorial I’ve found. Also he’s actually Irish unlike the other fakers I saw!

[@krishnavasudevarao]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for this lesson. I'll practice this everyday till I get it. Much gratitude

[@ChrisMcMullan]

🙂👍

[@lisedauphinais5024]

Thank you so much Chris! It's my first night, trying to learn tin whistle and I can already play the polka! I must say that I feel proud of myself 😉 Thanks to you 😃

[@susanmulholland249]

You make it look very easy!😊 Awesome wee tune👌😉

[@rivelinoismaya]

Brilliant Chris. Going to let my mates know about this. Stay safe!

[@tashijoe21]

You should make more, a whole series even. I'd pay for that. Thank you. Real fine tutorial

[@johannesrova4668]

This is a very good tutorial. One off the beter i have seen.

[@justindorrell2975]

Loved the video and you taking the time to teach the craft. This is an older video at this point and I haven't watched anything else of ours as of yet. That being said, I'm not sure what our editing abilities are but it would be awesome if you had the notes on screen for us to follow along with. Thanks again for the content! :)

[@diteydoo]

Thanks for a good introduction. I can actually play a song after watching this.

[@eineohrfeige]

You explain this very well. thank you

[@kathleenrichardson7673]

Really enjoying learning the tin whistle. My fingers are a bit slow but I hope to improve in time. Thank you 🙂

[@usuarios.164]

Great artistry. Your teaching is very clear and helpful as well. Thank you.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thank you 🙂

[@curranjoey]

Nice one bud. Perfect first lesson. Thanks a million.

[@elshivers5836]

Wonderful lesson. Thank you!

[@jeromemullan7582]

Thank you Chris... took out my tin whistle for the first time in years and gave it a shot!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

👍

[@chrisroycroft3485]

Thank you for your lessons. They are easy to follow and you feel like you achieving something. I bought a whistle in Ireland whilst we were there with my Irish husband and have always wanted to play it.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Sounds great!

[@ogstopper]

I last had a go at playing the whistle 50-odd years ago, and didn't get beyond Spancil Hill. Then I stumbled on this. I'm away with the mixer again now! Thank you, Chris! 👍

[@neach-brathaidh-fala]

Nice vid man, love your playing.

[@TheMtnmamma]

Thank you , another whistle tutor shows the tabs, but I prefer the notes . Thanks for sharing I will keep watching

[@fuchila2point0]

Thank you!

[@user-ud6cb2qn7v]

Oh my, I just received my whistle and I am determined to get this! Thank you for your tutorial. I am going to become a BIG fan.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

That’s awesome, thank you 🙂

[@ludvigkjenner2479]

This was great!

[@Crynni]

Awesome stuff! I'd love to see more of that :D

[@ChrisMcMullan]

For sure 😀

[@motoole3200]

Thanks. Piicking up the whistle again, used to have a whiltle as a boy. Never learned the notes.

[@MsDakotar]

So happy to have found your channel. I just got an Irish tin whistle and had no idea where to start!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thanks Dakota 🙂

[@thairishflute6799]

Awesome stuff Chris! We need better whistle tutorials out there and glad you’re getting into it. It’s gonna be grand!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thank you!!

[@Gabigalworld]

thx for sharingyour gift. managed to play my first irish song the whistle

[@ChrisMcMullan]

That’s awesome 👏

[@catherinetaylor5014]

Great teacher

[@viktorlundkvist6054]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@Anamcara1956]

Magic stuff Chris. I know your no stranger to the low F and hope you can break a few of your favourite tunes down for lessons. Slán leat Mo chara.

[@vimolmas50]

Thanks just bought a whistle !

[@michaelworse6034]

Thanks a lot , very helpful lesson . I will hang in there

[@ChrisMcMullan]

You are welcome!

[@shevishain4376]

Thank you

[@oguzhanpehlivan9101]

You sir, made me UNDERSTAND what I'm trying to do! You are a great teacher!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Glad I could help!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Glad I could help!

[@beatamiller5923]

I will use it in my work with patients. The most beautiful performance I've ever heard

[@ChrisMcMullan]

That’s awesome 🙂🙂

[@beatamiller5923]

❤❤❤

[@dedudewuzhere]

Started today watching my first tin whistle video's. I also play guitar bass and a bit of synth. What i noticed when you told about a constant airflow is that practicing at night while keeping the neighbours in mind this is very hard to do 😂

[@geordielaird7505]

Thanks Chris great tutorial, and nice tune

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thanks very much 🙂

[@philmcnamara4266]

Thank you Chris…I would love to master the tin whistle even if only to impress my 7 year old Grandaughter who is trying very hard to teach me 😅

[@sakonhon]

Hi Chris. First off, let me say that your videos are great. You're an excellent musician, I am a real fan! My only small critique of this this video is just a suggestion/request (from the perspective of a music teacher), to make no differentiation of the hand position for LH/RH players. The reason being that, as you mention, many people will start with whistle, then move to other related instruments - most of these other related instruments will require LH on top position, regardless of being left or right handed. Otherwise, thanks so much for sharing your expertise! :) Cheers, Michael

[@braindeadfirefly]

Wow thank you so much. You are very clear..a great teacher! Day 2 of practising and i can play the tune...not well but still.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Keep at it 😊👍

[@franckmedrano-irishmusic]

Chris McMullan doing tutorial 😊 love it 👍

[@prof.stellamarisnavarro4838]

Very useful. Thanks a lot!!! From Argentine 🇦🇷

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scratchydev]

I learned how to play the tin whistle in primary school but havent played it in ages, I recently found it in one of my drawers and decided to try to learn how to play it again. Edit: video was really good btw

[@ThomCinful]

Enjoyed the video!

[@Rat72564]

Thanks for the help!

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@alexanderwilson6588]

Really, is a stellar video, would really love to see more. Very clear and easy to follow with

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thank you Alex, what would you like to see next? With whistle?

[@alexanderwilson6588]

I'd be excited for anything. I was finally able to play my first tune thanks to your great tutorial! Thank you!

[@user-kn7vh9fw1h]

Brilliant, thanks very much Chris

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Very welcome

[@sharonschwartz8883]

Awesome and good instruction. Fear I have a lot to learn but should do ok with practice.

[@clairemcallister5023]

Really great for the young kids 🤩😘

[@Ailvz]

Great stuff Chris 😃

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thanks Ailvz!

[@user-xs8ec8ir4g]

Good stuff

[@Torsdagskvallsmys]

Dont know how i got her, never heard about this instrument before. But im glad i stumbled in her. Becuse now im very exited and cant wait for my new order of a tin whistle to arriive....

[@derekwallace2278]

Brilliant ty

[@tailwaggin]

thankyou!!

[@gerardboyle1752]

Good on you, Chris

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Thanks Gerard!

[@TinWhistleTV]

More tin Whistle lessons please.

[@ylvajungjohann7596]

Thank you so much! xxx

[@johnbreslin3265]

Nice one bro!!

[@Christine-hv2ob]

Thanks ❤❤

[@ChrisMcMullan]

You're welcome 😊

[@ilodefaux9973]

Thank you!!!

[@katrinatholen4721]

Been playing Irish flute for years, and this tune ;), but need a more portable instrument for taking scouts camping. Thank you!

[@jgarber235]

The most awkward part of this tune is getting the high D alternating with the high E. I am working on that and then will try that jig you teach, Out on the Ocean. Thanks a lot.

[@michaelburke1352]

Great to you teaching it online.

[@ChrisMcMullan]

Cheers Michael 😃😃

[@mickdylan9000]

Thanks great

[@offmodelcartoon1042]

Loving the northern accent