Irish tunes on Dixon flute: Have A Drink With Me (jig) & Mountain Top (reel)

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Rediscovering my old Dixon flute. Ain't that bad, is it? I tuned it down a bit because I think it sounds better this way.
The tunes are traditional Irish and the sheet music is here (and guitar chord info below):
Have a Drink With Me (jig): thesession.org/...
Mountain Top (reel): thesession.org/...
Sorry, I kinda messed it up at the end, hence our faces... lol
Thanks for watching.
P.S. My brother says: "my guitar tuning in this video is open G: DBGDGD. but i don't drop the last string, so i can have a more powerful E minor chord: so it is DBGDBE. thanks for the compliments! :)"
He also says:
"The chords are: G: x50030, C: x55050, D: x77070, E-: 099080, A-7:x22010 Gmaj7/B: x44030. So the chords go like this: in the first part of the first tune i play G, and in the second part i play C G D G C G D E-, C G D G C G D D. in the first part of the second tune i play G too, and in the second part i play A-7 Gmaj7/B G G(harmonic in 12 fret), A-7 Gmaj7/B D. that's it, you're welcome! :)" SORRY: Private whistle lessons are NO LONGER AVAILABLE (for now).

[@Nater389]

First off, I'm sorry for your loss. Not only is it great that you dedicate this to your grandfather...but also to your family. Take comfort in knowing that you can, hopefully, make great music with your brother for the rest of your lives. Cheers my friends...I've been watching you since your first videos. What great musicians you've both turned out to be. Keep it up.

[@juanjomonserrat]

my guitar tuning in this video is open G: DBGDGD. but i don't drop the last string, so i can have a more powerful E minor chord: so it is DBGDBE. thanks for the compliments! :)

[@juanjomonserrat]

the chords are: G: x50030, C: x55050, D: x77070, E-: 099080, A-7:x22010 Gmaj7/B: x44030. So the chords go like this: in the first part of the first tune i play G, and in the second part i play C G D G C G D E-, C G D G C G D D. in the first part of the second tune i play G too, and in the second part i play A-7 Gmaj7/B G G(harmonic in 12 fret), A-7 Gmaj7/B D. that's it, you're welcome! :)

[@sherlockman]

Beautiful moment at the end boys - heartfelt

[@bethainy]

Ah! I just love listening to you guys. The guitar compliments the flute so well.

[@AlexzVaryag]

The best way to arrive high school with a big smile. You guys just made my day. Thanks a lot. :)

[@simeondawkins9685]

crying me smeging eyes out u just got your self a fan just payed for your albmun

[@TinWhistler]

Thanks so much!

[@ChrisWilk]

So so so FREEKING GLAD that you and the bro are jammin together and putting up all this fresh stuff!! When are you going on tour and coming to Poland so we can see you guys and buy you a nice tasty pint of excellent Polish Ale?? WAITING FOR SOME CD's!! Cheers Mates!

[@RobertHouben]

I love the combination of flute and guitar!

[@YurriTheExorcist]

I'm really glad I found you on youtube many years ago because I started doing irish dancing because of your awesome music! Thank you!

[@HarpinHankHogan]

You guys are so great ! It's been awhile since I've watched you. I'm glad I found you again because you are just inspiring. Your brother on the guitar has grown ! You are both awesome players ! -- Hank Hogan

[@AngusMacFurgus]

Marvelous - have missed not seeing and hearing your videos! You never disappoint - deeply satisfying!

[@patches_kitty]

I really appreciate your song pairings. They sound related but very clearly different.

[@DFCZE]

oh my god. I was one of your first subscribers and you guys evolved so much during all those years (since 2007 or so).

[@DynamixWarePro]

Great playing! Always like hearing your playing.

[@audiorecursosteologicos4656]

gracias amigos, su música es mágica.

[@StuartHetzler]

Love the tone of that flute

[@winterfire567]

Beautiful music! I always love hearing you play~

[@BardofCornwall]

Nicely done, gentlemen!

[@newfiecelt]

A perfect end to a perfect day! Gracias

[@ollopa1]

That is the best ending I have ever seen :) Nice save and facial confession!

[@ChrisDewin]

Sensational! Just ordered one of those flutes based on this video.

[@TinWhistler]

Oh, but this flute actually isn't really good...

[@ChrisDewin]

@@TinWhistler well it's arrived, I've been playing for a couple of weeks. I'm pretty happy. Definitely good enough for a beginner.

[@TinWhistler]

@@ChrisDewin cool!

[@ChrisDewin]

@@TinWhistler in most of your videos, you seem to play whistle. Do you still play flute? If so, any particular brand/model?

[@TinWhistler]

@@ChrisDewin I'm not as good on the flute. But yeah, I have a Copley & Boegli in D, keyless. It's made of Delrin and it's both great and affordable. I also recently got a 6-keyed wooden flute by Breton maker Gilles Lehart, also great but I need to improve on it.

[@Cestariarts]

Dude, I love all your videos, seriously. I've decided start to play tin whistle after to see your videos! Thanks

[@lennieblue]

I dont know anything about flutes but it sounded great. Loved the end both your reactions. :-) from santa cruz, california, usa

[@MrFair]

Once again, a wonderful video! Really enjoyed your playing!

[@marlesimms]

This is a great set! Beautiful playing as always

[@williamswhistlepipes]

Very nice brilliant sound I agree with Bethany great backing a solid all-round performance.

[@hamer0]

Wonderful lads. I have been a fan since near the beginning and you get better with each video. Have you started a group or joined a group? You are professional quality. Love Ya!!

[@markbarry2565]

Loved it!!! Awesome playing sounded great.

[@SPARTEX3945]

great work guys

[@janosivan8468]

Hi. They are 2 type of Irish folk dance, Jigs are in 12/8 or 6/8 or even 9/8 rhythm, reels are usually 4/4.

[@Kitiwake]

And Slides are in 12/8: polkas and mazurkas are in 2/4: Hornpipes, barn and set dances are in 4/4 or common time. So there are more then 2 types .. And there are others.

[@BenjEvans]

I like your brother's smile at the end :)

[@Mariekesone]

Sláinte! Love that flute, I want one, but they are not easy to get....

[@lisabarletta7427]

and you want to make me believe that you "can't play properly the flute"????? BAAAH it's amazing, i love it and i can't believe that you were playing with a paining hand! XD You're both amazing!

[@TheRantingBrit]

Hot damn, this makes me feel like River Tam on Jiangyin. Awesome!

[@TinWhistler]

Yes, but it's tuned down a bit.

[@othoncezar]

just awesome...u guys deserved more views in ur videos!

[@jahbandon]

Just goes to show that, in the right hands, even a cheap plastic flute can sound awesome!

[@kipanshi]

Guys, always waiting more videos from you =)

[@BillinBallard]

Love it! You made my day.

[@KayKastum]

Enjoyed this every time!

[@littlephoenix1115]

a lot of backing guitar is done in either Drop D or DAdga'd', occasionally double drop d.

[@folklady3894]

Super!!!

[@catherineoconnor591]

Oh dear, I thought I was improving on my Dixon flute until I saw this! How long have you been playing? :)

[@jefflemenestrel]

2:25 that harmonic ! :)

[@gdreyer]

Guys, amazing!

[@rasputinsghost]

crazy good

[@romanoleporemastramico402]

u guys make the music blow up ;)))))))

[@catclea]

Love it! Thanks for posting!!

[@Mariekesone]

Fantastic!

[@laurelmonterosa7586]

fantastic!! i love this so much! x

[@Orourkebanjo]

wow this sounds great.

[@JustFiddler]

lagu kesukaanku ! matur suksma

[@rebeka145]

You guys are awesome! I got a dixon flute as a gift, but my hands are so tiny I can barely cover the holes :( I used to play alto flute, it was easier cause it had cups

[@TinWhistler]

Thanks! With Irish flute, just like with low whistle, and unlike classical flute, you need to use what's called "piper's grip". That is, not using the tip of your fingers to cover the holes. However, unlike with low whistle, your top hand can stay normal (using the tips of your finger). It takes a while to get used to this but then it's fine.

[@rebeka145]

@@TinWhistler Thank you for the tip! I was looking for a technique to make it work. I also play piano and I had to learn how to play with "small hands" but it works so far.

[@RonaldVeiga]

Very Good!!!

[@urielprince12]

i own a tin whistle and a bohemian side flute can it be played on those and amazing playing

[@ScotsmanRS]

Sin sibh fhèin, a bhalachaibh! Bha siud glè mhath.

[@HonorOfStrength]

Nice fresh cool!

[@garyc788able]

Wow!.....Do you guys tour?

[@BodhranDan]

Is that the interchangeable flute head that can go on the Dixon Trad Low D? Or a standalone Dixon flute? Sounds awesome!

[@augenfreund1]

I like your music. Greetings from Germany! Lothar

[@sophiaseymour6771]

Nice!

[@cloonkey59]

nice!

[@bronwencarr422]

Guys what key is the dixon I have a B flat but want another is that a D or a low D or another key?

[@TinWhistler]

+Bronwen Carr It's D but the sound is awful so I tune it down a bit because I think it sounds better this way. I can't recommend this flute.

[@kholmes39]

Terrific! Love the guitar tuning, and this makes me want to play the Irish flute, too. Does Dixon still sell flutes like that? Do you prefer the Irish flute over the low whistle?

[@flipingirld]

enjoying! :)

[@leonardogonzalez4662]

Hola exelente video los dos tocan increíble!!, quisiera saber de qué material es tu flauta?, gracias

[@TinWhistler]

Polímero. Plástico. Gracias!

[@inkisaimer]

Genial la canción maestros. Una preguntilla. ¿La flauta Dixon que tocais es la que tiene la embocadura intercambiable para transformarla en low también? Un saludo.

[@TinWhistler]

+Inki Productions No. Gracias.

[@MrBouncyballoons]

you two should totally go on britains got talent

[@maruxa.curuxa]

Love it!

[@Denise-SA]

Super! I enjoyed your piece very much. Which flute is this? What's the order number?

[@TinWhistler]

The old cheap Dixon flute. I don't know the order number, sorry. All I can say is that this flute is NOT recommendable.

[@kipanshi]

Awesome. What Dixon model is that? Sounds pretty good.

[@michaeleavis2665]

I really want to get one of these flutes. Would you be able to give me an exact name for it or even link me one? Thank you! :)

[@m.mairenishuilleabhain6298]

It's a Tony Dixon in D

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

Not sure if you'll see this, but I have a Dixon low D with a whistle head and had been considering trying the flute head since I've played classical flute for over 20 years. I asked people's opinions on a Facebook group and almost got entirely negative feedback, but you sound just fine, and I see you say "Ain't that bad, is it?" which seems like acknowledging that it isn't held in as high of esteem. It costs substantially less to just add the flute head than it costs to buy a whole flute, even though I might eventually want a "real" wood one. Any other feedback for somebody looking to turn my low whistle into a flute?

[@TinWhistler]

I love Dixon whistles but their cheapest flutes are just not good (I've heard of a better more expensive model but I have no idea). I've had to play this one for years because it's the only one I had, so I managed to get a "less bad" sound out of it, especially when tuned down like in this video. But not recommended. "Any other feedback for somebody looking to turn my low whistle into a flute?" Yes: DON'T. Instead, get a Delrin flute by Copley & Boegli for about €300 (my current flute now, it's as good as a wooden one).

[@TheBowzwow]

Please… teach me those chords… that was great..

[@Moonroul]

ehere did you learn to play like that?

[@aramislucas3281]

Funny ending

[@MattLFraser]

Is this a Dixon - D Flute?

[@Melvorgazh]

An-mhaith!

[@TheJoe92115]

the only thing you "messed up at the end" was stopping!

[@MineMountModels]

Sounds like open D, but I could be wrong

[@benenaz]

na fuaimeanna de do sreabhadh ceoil trí uiscí chomh soiléir, go ndéanann sé na sióga damhsa agus a chanadh leis an mbuille.

[@CelticHelvetii]

a dhéanamh go maith

[@brendandunne4401]

DADGAD?

[@TinWhistler]

No. My brother says: "my guitar tuning in this video is open G: DBGDGD. but i don't drop the last string, so i can have a more powerful E minor chord: so it is DBGDBE."