Expert Irish Tin Whistle Lesson [The New Broom] + Technique

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Everyone :) Thanks for all the comments and likes - Please feel free to ask any questions about this tin whistle lesson or about Irish music in general and we'll get back to you straight away. Remember to subscribe to our channel and click the bell to get notified of our new video releases.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Thanks for the feedback! It's a Low whistle being played in the intro, and I think it's in D.

[@ioannamanoli]

Holy Mountains! This is beautiful

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

@fuhrerfordinner You're welcome. Here at OAIM, we encourage all our students to learn by ear. However, I'll let the powers that be know about your idea. Thanks a million!

[@Malkaarth]

You guys should upload the entire tune! I like playing along with it. It sounds good on an f whistle

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Patrick, I'm not sure what kind of whistle that Karin plays, but a standard whistle is in the key of D and metal. The brand that we always recommend is Cillian O'Brian Improved Whistles - you can find them on Custys Music dot com. Get back to me here, if you need further advice :)

[@hello_matej]

Thanks for doing your tutorials. I really like tratitional fast Irisih songs on D whistle but it is quite hard to learn it by myself without good teacher, just keep on please!

[@TiamatStorm21]

this is so beautiful and it takes me back to my roots, i love it

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Charles - There certainly is room for more cellists :) We don't have enough of you guys .. Check out the incredible playing playing of Natalie Haas .. she has website and a couple of tracks that you can listen too there.. Find them under the music tab. Delighted that you're enjoying the music!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

it's a low whistle - played by Thomas himself - the tune is called 'The Ashplant'.

[@guloguloguy]

I need to learn how to add all of those trills, and frills, to jump around on the scales, in a lively manner! Very NICE!!!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

There are lots more advanced tin whistle tutorials from Thomas on the OAIM website here - oaim.ie/instrument/1/tin_whistle_

[@ternitamas]

the music is as beautiful as the player omg!

[@MichelleSeven]

Thank you =) Yes, I actually bought a wooden whistle made of plum tree =) Very beautiful!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

@richardbeaton1 It's called the Ashplant, played by Thomas himself :)

[@tomtrad]

Hey there... as tristaandcory said you blow harder but it's also helpful to purse your lips a little to increase the pressure of the air and your control of it.. hope that helps

[@lecomp]

Oh man, no matter how many times I watch this video, I can't play even close as Thomas!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi, how long have you been playing? This is truly and expert tutorial and you need years of experience playing to reach this level..

[@lecomp]

Online Academy of Irish Music not too long

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

I'd suggest trying one of the other videos that feature easier tunes - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ-adXqXpbibrZI or kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHvPY36qi7p5d6M Let me know how you get along. Kirsten

[@ClueFinderDirtDigger]

Wow, great video! Thanks :)

[@tomtrad]

It's a 'Sindt' whistle.. it's quite a heavy whistle and I love it because of it's really sweet, clear tone - and it allows the player to really push the notes without the whistle 'breaking' - hope this helps :) Thomas

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Great!

[@tomtrad]

Hey again, From my own personal experience I never had any trouble finding a left-handed set of pipes, but I could imagine that for others that it might be a little more difficult. The increase in cost usually arises if a particular maker hasn't made a left-handed set before and has to make a mould from scratch (at least that's what I've been told), but in saying that, I've found that the price of any set of pipes usually varies from one set to another, one maker to another

[@emmetroche3098]

I really injoyed that I was tinking og learning the tin whistle

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Do it it's great craic - where do you live?

[@MichelleSeven]

Thank you! I see, well I've got one made of wood myself. It sounds nice and more...windy! But when I listen to others playing metal-whistles they sound very good indeed! I think I kight do that =) Thanks!!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

@LorenzoZapp It's a Sindt Whistle. Keep practicing!

[@tomtrad]

I think that It really depends on personal taste - personally I'll always go for metal, with wood in second place :) You should head in to the OAIM forum and ask around! :)

[@ModestTruth]

^^ Thanks for getting back to us!!

[@paranormalstreet]

i went to hobgoblin today in london, i love that place!

[@lovexheartsimmonds9598]

Thanks

[@tomtrad]

Hey there ModestTruth - thanks for the comment - it's actually a low F Overton whistle that I'm playing - I tried the tune out on a low D but it didn't sound as bright as the F whistle :)

[@tomtrad]

Thanks for your thoughts ed - it's an interesting debate. It's important to realise however that the 'western wind instrument' tradition that you speak of (bassoons etc.) is one outside Irish trad. so different values and 'rules' etc. apply. Thankfully I've found Irish trad. to be more flexible and accommodating in terms of the needs of the individual learner where, from my experience, the 'handedness' of a learner is rarely if ever an issue in Irish trad. music teaching and learning contexts

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

@fuhrerfordinner You can download the sheet music for free from the oaim.ie website. Create an account there and head to the free lessons page.

[@tomtrad]

I also play the uilleann pipes edalahaye, and as a left-handed person I play them left-handed. I can't say much about the clarinet or the saxophone however as I've no experience in the musical genres that those instruments are usually associated with

[@charlescunliffe6424]

As a cellist, is there any room for me within Irish music. Really enjoying the music at the moment!

[@johnocallaghan9252]

Thanks for reply.Iv done some whistling but with cheap whistles but poor quality sounds puts me off.Prob worth investing.

[@LiesBorzee92]

Can you make a tutorial how to do the effects?? That is what makes playing tin whistle so beautiful!! I really want to know the different kind of effects. :-)

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Lies, You can learn all about tin whistle ornamentation here - oaim.ie/instrument/1/tin_whistle

[@tomtrad]

Hi all, Thomas Johnston here from the OAIM KZbin video above! :) Thanks so much everyone for your comments, questions, and suggestions. If anyone has ANY questions at all on the tutorial, or on whistle playing/Irish music in general, please feel free to ask here and I'll do my best to answer! I'd love to hear from you, so keep the questions coming! All the best and happy whistle-playing - Thomas :0)

[@tomtrad]

thanks.. great to hear :)

[@tomtrad]

It's a great spot

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi, Just get a normal penny whistle if you are a beginner. A better one would be around €35 from Custy's Music (google it). Good luck with it all!

[@charlescunliffe6424]

Brilliant thanks!

[@maverick7873]

in Brazil is dificult to buy a original tin whistle, i bought one in aliexpress that arrived today, i don't know if it is original and if the sound is the same, but i know that i will love to learn these music, i love celtic culture i know a little bit about because my family is from Portugal and the north of the coutry there are celtic culture, bag pipes, and the blood running in my veins,. i love all these.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Chrys, I'd suggest you buy a $10 Generation in the key of D from Amazon.

[@tomtrad]

@TheLoveBURNSbright What is the 'traditional wedding song'? I'm not sure which one you mean..

[@TheLoveBURNSbright]

Can you teach me the traditional wedding song on the tin Whistle?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the comments and likes! Please feel free to ask any questions you have about this lesson or anything related to Irish music in general. We'll get an answer to you asap :)

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Sophie, We always recommend Cillian O'Brian Improved whistles. You can find them at custys music dot com.

[@matiknjigebi]

Hello Thomas, I've been told that there is a full audio track of the intro and that I shoud contact you about it. Is there any way I could get it? Thanks!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

@richardbeaton1 Do sure :)

[@guillaumec8041]

+1!!!! Amazing intro song

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

+Kenzie B - It's a Sindt.

[@MichelleSeven]

Which whistle sounds best? Wood, plastic or metal? =)

[@patrickkoh1056]

Hi I heard Karin play titanic with a Susato Kildare Small Bore C Whistle. is this the same as a pennywhistle? is this just one brand or there are others like Custy?? is it better wood or plastic?

[@cantenecoker710]

hey, i really like the sound of the whistle and would like to learn how to play. where could i get one and what brand/model should i get?

[@sweetnothings12]

whats the difference between a recorder and an irish tin whistle?

[@SaveourForests2]

Sounds great - thanks for this! What is the wind instrument in the intro music? Sounds different than the tin whistle to my ears.

[@tomtrad]

Thanks!! :)

[@davidkeitel5967]

which one would be easiest to transfer into for someone who plays highland pipes?

[@Adventureswithkoryj]

How long does it take to become an expert at the tin

[@kenzieb.6187]

What type of whistle is he using? As in brand and name of whistle?

[@tomtrad]

Hey Maria, make sure you've all the holes covered properly and then just blow harder - but not too hard or the whistle will over-blow (that is, squeak).

[@melinabatman8585]

If I wanted to buy a low whistle, which store should I search in?

[@sophieacf]

Hiiiiii, this is great! I've played the flute for about 10 years and so I'm used to a wind instrument. I'd love to take up the tin whistle as I love Irish music! I bet you've answered this loads before, but considering my background what kind of tin whistle would you recommend I get/what kind of stuff is not too complex but not too easy to play?

[@adrenalinefamily8063]

What kind of whistle are you using

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Travis, It's a Sindt. I heard there is a 4 year wait. There are many other good quality tin whistles out there, try a few out like Cillian O'Brien Improved or Killarney etc..

[@chayansudhabiswas6631]

Hi and thank you for the great lessons. I have been playing the tin whistle for only a couple of months, but I can play by ear so things are easier for me. Also your awesome lessons have helped me a lot. But I can't hold my breath for long. I also have trouble playing my north Indian bansuri (which i think is similar to the flute, and which requires harder blowing) because of this. Any advice?

[@anaisa6777]

tin whistle in D ??? or what type is it?? thanks, its beautiful the music

[@tomtrad]

Hi Anais - yes, it's a D whistle - thanks for the nice words :)

[@lecomp]

Hi! Anybody can tell me where I find musics like that to practice?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

+lecomp You can find plenty of sheet music to download on the OAIM.IE website.

[@unamolloyhickey5889]

Tin whistle notes to the Galtee Mountain Boy, cannot be found anywhere- help? This is a very important song for me, thanks

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Una Molloy Hickey Hi Úna, I've had a google around the net and can't find that. Can you get the melody by ear from the song?

[@patrickmorley8748]

I can give them to u

[@derekabbott84]

iys a very simple tune you will pick it up by ear failing that you might find the notes on martindardis .com

[@fatheroblivion45]

+Una Molloy Hickey Is it this one here ? thesession.org/tunes/3065

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

It depends where you are.. I usually go to hobgoblin . com

[@Kinetic1423]

Hey Thomas. I heard you played the intro song(the Ashplant) on these videos. Any tutorial you can give us or maybe a tutorial you already know of? Thanks for your time :)

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi, There is a tutorial for that tune in lesson 11 of this flute course - oaim.ie/flute-progressives

[@Kinetic1423]

Thanks a lot! Been looking for a tutorial on this song for a while now ! :P

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

What type of tin whistle do you use and how much does it cost and where can I buy one

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Shane, they're hard to find. There's a waiting list for a new one.

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

Any websites

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

Or shops

[@johnocallaghan9252]

What type of whistle are u using ?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

+John ocallaghan It's a whistle made by John Sindt. If you're serious about whistling and can get one, I'd suggest doing just that.

[@Flummiification]

+John ocallaghan i have one , they are great and not that expencive

[@aimeekateegan4346]

tin whistle

Is there any tutorial video that teaches the decoration (finger work) ? Great video by the way =)

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Gökberk, Are you referring to ornamentation? Cuts and rolls etc?

Online Academy of Irish Music Yes, if those are the appropriate names of what i meant 😊

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Let me know how long you've been playing so I can guide you to the correct lessons.

Online Academy of Irish Music I’ve been playin’ it for 1 year. But I’m a quick learner, you can check my video tho 🌚

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Nice playing !! There are 4 courses that would interest you on our site oaim.ie/instrument/1/tin_whistle_lessons_beginner_to_advanced All of them teach ornamentation so you can pick and choose what you want to learn.

[@adhamhaonmhaolain1860]

whats the brand of the whistle and where did you get it I live in dublin ireland :)

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi, It's a Sindt and got it from John Sindt himself. You can order one from him if you like.. Google it and let me know if you find that.

[@emmetroche3098]

Im from wexford

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

That's perfect - there's loads of local sessions and events to start participating in. Enjoy the music :)

[@maryiaryskina4004]

hi, does this instrument use a reed, or is it just a whistle

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

+Maria Ryskina (Wild And Feirce) Hi Maria, there is no reed in the instrument, have you tried to learn the tune?

[@handanunal4040]

Hi, I'm really eager to learn it but i cant find tin whistle in Turkey unfortunately. Which brand do you suggest me to order from Ebay ..etc? for beginners?.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

+Handan Unal I'd go for a generation or fedóg :)

[@handanunal4040]

+irishmusicacademy thanks. got it. One last question, should i look for key of D or C ?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

The key of D - let us know how you get along :)

[@skylarsmoonshadow6200]

Hello! I can't afford one of the recommended whistles right now, I'd like to get better before I invest a small fortune. Can you recommend something mid range so that the sound is acceptable while I learn? By mid range I mean between 20 and 40 pounds? dollars? I have a clarke and it is a lot of fun but I'd like to try something a little better for now. Thank You!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

+Morgainne O'Finneran Hi, I'd suggest you go for a Cillian O'Brien Improved, heres the website - obriainimproved.wix.com/obriaintinwhistles

[@sarahjanedaly1670]

Hi I'm 12 and I just started doing reels in my tin whistle class could u tell me what level I might be at

[@balddonaldcerrone7930]

Sarahjane Daly just a bit above beginner

[@grampysmagic3327]

I am just learning to play the tin whistle, but I have been playing the recorder for at least 40 years now. My biggest problem is that the fingering is SOOO close, I tend to revert to the recorder fingering (which is rather hard with the missing back hole). Any tips for me??

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Paul, Have you tried learning any other tunes? Kirsten

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Paul, Good luck with the dance competition!! I'd suggest trying a slightly easier tune. Try this jig and let me know how you get along, Kirsten - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHvPY36qi7p5d6M

[@cheridan1745]

I'm a beginner and want to purchase a Glenluce High D tuneable whistle. Would this be a good one to start with? Many thanks

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi, We recommend $10 Generation or Fedóg for beginners.

[@warrior8170]

Is it hard to learn to play the irish tin whistle?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

warrior8170 Hi, you simply get out what you put in. The early tunes are very easy to pick up. With dedication, you could be contributing in sessions within 6 months. Check out our Tin Whistle Basics course here, there are 6 free lessons to get you started - oaim.ie/lessons-a-courses/whistle/whistle-basics

[@warrior8170]

irishmusicacademy Thank you!

[@mariabelle2473]

Hey um I'm Maria and I'm sadly really slow @ the tin whistle and am having trouble also I read a hook on it and I don't understand how to do e' f#' g' a' and b' its hard

[@tomtrad]

@MrZachReczek Haha.. backwards yes I suppose i do.. I'm left handed

[@RobertoWhistle]

eu gostaria de comprar a flauta, mas não sei onde, eu Moro no BRAZIL, no Estado do Pará...

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Recomendamos sempre flautas Martin Doyle para iniciantes, aqui é o seu site - www.martindoyleflutes.com/ Por favor, evite baratos indianos ou do Leste Europeu "flautas", como eles não são jogáveis ​​e um completo desperdício de dinheiro.

[@RobertoWhistle]

Thank You !!

[@sophieacf]

thank youuuu :D

[@trillwillhill]

Where can I find the name/the tablature/chords for the intro song? I'm really digging it. Thanks.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi, There is a tutorial for that tune in lesson 11 of this flute course - oaim.ie/flute-progressives . Class tune!

[@joyantarajib4512]

What is the music in the beginning?! Can anyone tell me?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Joyanta, That tune is the AshPlant performed by Thomas himself :)

[@emmetroche3098]

can you tell me the name of that tune please

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

In the lesson Thomas teaches a barndance The New Broom. Check out the course here - oaim.ie/course/10/expert_whistle_skills_2

[@tomtrad]

Metal in my opinion.. but there are some beautiful wooden whistles out there also

[@djfhfh]

Can someone please tell me why i find it so hard to use my pinky finger to balance the whistle it just seems to pop up on its own :(

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Emma, It doesn't really matter what the pinkie does. The most important balance points are the lips and thumbs so the pinkie can move on and off the whistle freely.

[@djfhfh]

Online Academy of Irish Music thanks for the replay :) im not too familar with the notes ( not at all ) lol itss when you lift all fingers off the holes i find it hard to balance the whistle i was told its because i dont have my pinkie finger at the bottom . Its harder than it looks thats for sure lol

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Emma, how long have you been playing? Where did you learn the basics?

[@CarinaRK]

That intro music is amazing.. Is there a way to get that tune? On like Spotify or something?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Try contacting Thomas on fb. Really awesome track :)

[@Casombra50]

Fun!

[@OscarDDuque]

Where i can to buy the whistle that you play?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Óscar, It's a Sindt, here's the email where you can contact him - [e-mail]

[@tomtrad]

@wujidao lol... I'll take 'freak' as a term of endearment?? :) I just learned to play left-handed as was the most natural way to do so.. for me anyway.. thankfully corporal punishment for being a leftie isn't around in 2011! :) Hope you give the rest of the vids a whirl and enjoy

[@freezehands]

hello. I'm Portuguese and i love irish music. i've 2 whistles and i only can play slow songs i cant play songs faster then my breath because i cant do circular breathing. do you have some tips to learn that? i play music by ear, i dont read tabs instantly.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Luís, Thanks for this great question. I'm delighted to hear that you play music by ear :) In Irish music, generally we don't use circular breathing. Where to breath in a tune is a skill in itself that our youtube videos don't cover. We do have a lesson on the website that teaches those skills. It's lesson 11 in this course - oaim.ie/whistle-basics Please let me know how you get along with that.

[@freezehands]

Thank you for the earlier reply. I will try that lesson but i think i need a better whistle. your's have a great sound. where can i find it? i think i need a whistle who can play 2 tones perfectly but they are a kind of expensive. Our whistle key is in C or D? i like also whistle at Bb. Our is tunneable or not? i think not tunneable for me are the best right know. Can you say me a brand or too for high and low whistles? i love low whistle too.

[@freezehands]

I want to buy a new whistle.lol

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Luis, you really can't beat the O'Brien Improved for value for money. Get one from here www.custysmusic.com/product-info.php?pid586.html Otherwise a Generation for about €10 is your best bet. Let me know how you get along with what you buy..

[@inukirby992]

+irishmusicacademy on a similar note, i've been able to circular breathe with a didgeridoo for about a year now and after picking up a tin whistle it's immediately apparent that doing the same thing on a tinwhistle is impossible without turning it into a screeching high pitched mess. if there were a way, i'd like to know it.

[@timothyfreeman97]

so which is the 'best' whistle brand for irish whistle players? generation, feadog, clarkes, overton, Killarney, burkes, John Sindt? I'm trying to discover which would be the right whistle and best sounding.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Timothy, We always recommend Cillian O'Brien Improved whistles. Sindt are amazing, but I hear he is not taking any more orders. Find an O'Brien here - www.custysmusic.com/product-info.php?pid586.html Let us know how you get along!

[@fatheroblivion45]

+irishmusicacademy Hi. Two questions.. 1) Where are the O'Brien whistles for sale in the above shop/link? I only see an Oak and two Feadogs? 2) Can you get a good C nat using 0XX000 on a Sindt? :)

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Try this link - obriainimproved.wix.com/obriaintinwhistles Yes, Sindt are generally regarded as the best.

[@derekabbott84]

the killarney is very similar to a sindt but no waiting list and cheaper price if you cant get a sindt get a killarney

[@timothyfreeman97]

+derekabbott84 awesome. Thanks. My very first whistle I ever bought was a Killarney in the key of D. Thought at the time I was a meaner whistle because i had never heard it's name as popular as feadog or generation etc. so I started to buy generation whistles. Little did I know that my first purchase was the best so far. I'm still on the waiting list for a sindt whistle. Can't wait to receive that glorious email.

[@PabloGarcia-yl3wg]

what is the name of the song?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

+Pablo Garcia Hi Pablo, the tune that Thomas teaches is called "The New Broom". Free download of an mp3 of the tune and musical notations here - oaim.ie/course/10/expert_whistle_skills_2

[@PabloGarcia-yl3wg]

Thank you, i didnt understood it when u said it in the video, i am spanish

[@PabloGarcia-yl3wg]

wow, i uploaded this comment 6 months ago and i am still trying to do it like you xD

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Pablo, Did you try one of the simpler tin whistle tunes? This is an expert level lesson aimed at people who have been playing music many years. Mathew

[@PabloGarcia-yl3wg]

IrishMusicAcademy yes yes, i improved a lot but what i mean is that you play soooo good

[@Matthew1312.]

Go on ya bhoyy ye

[@ModestTruth]

They are playing the Ashplant Reel and I am pretty sure the instrument is in Low D or G. Here it is in Low D @ 03:16: /watch?v=VRn8-bO7Kck Here it is in Low G: /watch?v=ZsyOJQqCwV0 I don't want to disagree with the academy, but after listening to them over and over again and comparing them to this intro.... I think it's being played on Low G..... And I don't know if it's b/c of the video quality of the Low D vid. I'm not trying to troll, I just want to be helpful lol

[@James-qr4sd]

flute player here. would enjoy learning Irish music but need to purchase an Irish flute. About how much do they cost, please?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi James, You have a few options for starting - A polymer flute costs around €200, an entry level wooden flute from Martin Doyle costs around 600. Let me know if you plan buying one and I can give some more advice. Also we have some great flute lessons. Check them out there - oaim.ie/lessons-a-courses/flute

[@michellemikhailevich943]

I hava an irish flute since I live in ireland/dublin and it was only €4

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Sweet, how does it play Michelle?

[@tomtrad]

Two really different instruments Ashley.. different fingering and repertoire etc. associated with each

[@ld7561]

You aren't in Colorado, USA, are you? 😒

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Dublin Ireland !

[@ld7561]

@@onlineacademyofirishmusic dang... 😏😁 Dublin?? I want to visit the area, but hear it's overrun with tourists, and American nightclubs! ☺️ 😄

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

@@ld7561 funny :D