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Tin Whistle - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_whistle
Wikipedia article which gives a good introduction to the history and description of the tin whistle. A useful starting point for someone unfamiliar with the instrument. |
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Chiff and Fipple - http://www.chiffandfipple.com
A general site by Dale Wisely, the "Undisputed King of Internet Tin Whistle Journalism". Message board, newsletter archives, a tune of the month, whistle reviews, and information and links for both novice and experienced whistlers. |
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Ceolas Tin Whistle Guide - http://www.ceolas.org/instruments/Tin.Whistle
Overview of the tin whistle by Gerard Manning. Introduction to the instrument, resources, recordings, and purchasing information. This document is rather old, so purchasing information is well out of date. |
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Whistling Low - http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Studios/2186/whistle.html
The Internet guide to the alto and tenor tin whistle. History, technique, instrument descriptions, reviews, news, and links. |
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Rob Greenway's Irish Flute Pages - http://www.geocities.com/feadanach/index.html
Though the site is about flute technique, the description of vibrato, breathing, and ornamentation, is directly applicable to whistle as well. |
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The Flageolet Site - http://www.flageolets.com
The flageolet site deals with all aspects of the flageolet, an older instrument similar to the whistle. |
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The Scottish Whistle - http://www.nigelgatherer.com/whist.html
A collection of Scottish tunes, an essay on whistling in Scottish music, and information on taking tin whistle classes in Scotland. |
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Irish Modes and the "D" Tin Whistle - http://www.geocities.com/novairishsession/modes/modes.htm
This article adds notation and whistle tablature to its clearly-written text to explain what exactly musical modes are, which modes you're likely to find in Irish music, and how to play them on "D" tin whistles. |
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Whistle Tutor - http://www.whistletutor.com
Tin whistle tutorial. Lessons and tips for performers of all levels of ability. [Tutorials use Flash] |
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Brother Steve's Tin-Whistle Pages - http://www.rogermillington.com/siamsa/brosteve/index.html
One of the best online tin whistle tutorials. Packed with clear examples and insightful instruction, it's clearly the work of someone with a lot of teaching experience. The site is bilingual in English and French. Don't miss the excellent transcriptions of talented whistle players. |
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Whistle This! - http://www.whistlethis.com/
Every two weeks a new tune is posted. You can upload your own recording of the tune, comment on other recordings, or just listen. |
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Learning to Whistle - http://learningtowhistle.blogspot.com
Useful tips, observations, and experiences gained while learning to play the tin whistle. Updated regularly. |
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Flutes and Pennywhistles - http://larkinam.com/article.asp?AI=36&bhcd2=1126809616
Lark in the Morning's article on the care and feeding of flutes and pennywhistles. |
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Sessioneer - http://www.sessioneer.org/
A general site that includes a tin whistle guide, an index of regional session times and locations, a tune archive, and reviews of recordings. |
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Tinwhistle Fingerings Research Center - http://www.fullbodyburn.com/
Includes a detailed fingering chart plus articles on scales and alternate fingerings, and a small but unique collection of tunes. |