Sorry for the stupid question, but, can someone please tell me what's the difference between, for ex., the "D" whistle and the "A"? Can one flute play... I don't know, certain types of notes and the other one other types? Thanks and sorry again! Awesome video BTW... :)
@Aj935 Hello, here are the Penny Whistles used in the you tube clip , the first one you hear but do not see is the "D" whistle, the next whistle you see is the Bamboo "A" dark & carved, and the next one you see is a "C" bamboo one, but we dont sell that one anymore, we only sell "C" Wood Whisltes. Hope that helps! Erik
I really liked this. GREAT JOB! Very straightforward yet entertaining. I will very much like to see more of your videos when I can squeeze the time. You sir have a veritable philosopher's gift of teaching. Amazing! First time seeing this video, and I do enjoy the tin whistle / irish whistle / penny whistle. (listening to, have not purchased one 'yet') I find this video instruction very enjoyable.
I love it! I just bought a penny whistle today but I love this movie.
But I don't understand Englisch very well, so I hope I got his tips right ;-)
I realy love the first song he's playing. Is it an Irish athemn or something? He's gong to fast to see whitch fingers he's using, haha. I never heard it, bu5t I love it! Thank you for posting this!
I'm love with that Irish stuff. And you are such a nice person Erik. Thank you for sharing these miracles. By the way, I startred to play flute because of you. :)
thiswhole 5 thing is because on a penny whistle the fifth hole is the root of the minor scale which has the same notes as the major scale, the root of which is the sixth hole. duh.
Yeah yaeh he's great at penny whistle, but am I the only one noticing how funny this guy is? He's awesome! I love the beginning, where he just pulls a bundle of penny whistles out of his jacket.
I first came to know this instrument through Avantasia's Farewell, and just fell in love with it. and this wise determined me to buy one. just ordered from amazon :3
Very cool. I'm going to order one of your whistles soon. Could you please tell me what the first song is in this video? Can I download it somewhere? I love that kind of atmospheric Celtic music.
I'm always thinking that I want to learn to play the penny whistle. You made it seem all so easy that I now know that I really want to learn to play, Now it's figuring out which one to buy for the beginner.
I bought a penny whistle about 2 years ago and tried to learn on youtube but I have had a hectic time so I put it one side and never touched it again. I still love this music, it touches something deep in my soul. Please tell me where I can get a book with music like the one on the sheet in this video.
I just ordered a calypso flute, and I must say, Ill definitely buy from Erik again, the only issue is, Im torn on what to get! these pennywhistles are so beautiful, but the vivaldi flute is amazing too!
@CNLFrEaK Ey chap, did you ever receive an answer regarding that instructional paper? I can see the uploader replied, but it doesn't say anything in his comment.
I play the guitar, and i just bought one of these whistles. The tabs on the instructional paper work basically the same way as tabs for guitar, so I reckon it'd give me a good start getting one of those papers.
Just a quick question, though, are you able to play an entire D chromatic scale on a pennywhistle tuned in D, or just specific notes in say the d major scale or whichever?
Interesting explanation. When you are explaining about irish and jazz tunes (starting on the 5, in what key are you playing related to the key of the whiste?
The feeling I get when listening to the penny whistle and the egyptian flute... its an undescribable feeling of legendary epicness. Thanks for sharing a little glimpse of your life experiences. Much respect out of Canada, Ontario.
I can relate to him as a musician because I've been playing the piano for 12 years, sound better than any music teacher I've ever encountered, and am self taught.
I admire that he teaches through soul, rather than strict mechanics.
This guy just made me order a penny whistle off amazon.
@JoshuaLandonTM You're appearing to claim music is something greater than what it actually is. Break it down and you have a few idiots standing around organising some sound into what we call a song. How that is done is not relevant to the overall experience.
@JoshuaLandonTM People have forgotten no matter how technical a song, music is the connection of tone, feeling, emotion, sincerity and communication with everything that's out there and inside. I could hear music when I was really little in the way "random noise" resonated, wind, light, the feeling of people coming alive when they laughed or smiled - it went away when I learned how to play, and I'm 27 now and just coming back with it
This guys is a saint mister can you please answer some questions for me what key is that tin whistle in the one you played at 00:44 if you could answer that id be most pleased and are your tin histles for sale i would love to buy the the kind your playing at 00:44
wow, thank you so much :D i never knew how to play irish pennywhistle but after your lesson everything got tottaly clear to me :D kinda simular to clarinet when it comes to do re mi fa... now i tottaly need to buy one . I only played regular flute when i was around 7but i didnt rly fealt it so i switched to piano and some other instruments .but this pennywhistle is a must try :D thank you ^^
You are awesome, where could I find such a wonderful penny whistle, I only have a very high tin whistle and would really love the kind you have. please contact me at keartist@hotmail.com Thanks
Erik. Thanks for the excellent Irish Whistle as demonstrated in the first tune. The quality has to be seen to be believed. You want this type of sound, check out Erik the Flutemaker and his great website. A hoot to do business with. BTW the name of the opening tune is Forest of Dreams, which is available on the site.
thanks for this, you have a beautiful way of explaining things and now I have to get one!! just got a bodhran and there are lovely tutorials for those as well on Youtube, what a great thing this is!!! all the best to you...from the Miramichi
The first one is an A pennywhistle (i would know i have perfect relative pitch, plus i double checked by hit the keys on my piano). Technically, the original version of the titanic song was played with a B flat pennywhistle, so if u wanna play the REAL TO TRUTH version get a B flat penny whistle or play it in B flat on any other penny whistle. But the reason the tune sounds ok but not 100% correct on the others is cuz when u use a differnt whistle, all you've really done is transposed the song.
could someone PLEASE PLEASE tell me what key this pennywhistle is in??? i would appreciate it so much. Thanks y'all. Please only answer if you know. Also, what's the most common key for irish tunes to be played on the pennywhistle???
a wise old man once told me that the key to playing great music is to let it come from the heart, and i belive you found the key :) its fantastic to watch you play. you look so relaxed and joyfull, and the music is amazing.
@Plasma250 The whistle is his own. Erik is an amazing musician as well as a builder. And I recommend going with your Gut. Most Irish whistle tunes will be in the key of D. But the key of A is an amazing key for writing your own tunes. But since you are a beginner I personally would recommend a D. Because you can learn some of the classic Irish tunes and kind of pave the way for your own tune in the future. Remember, The style you start with now will always shine through your own tunes. Mind that
@Plasma250 And I recommend brands such as Clarke, Susato, Tony Dixon, and Feadog. But stay away from anything by Generation.
I personally recommend a Clarke Original D whistle for your first. It was my first and I am still happy with it today. The whistle shop . com is pretty much the best place to get one. They have the lowest prices.
@SPOOK0991 Thank you so much for your input! I've been looking at a Tony Dixon High D (Brass) for a while now...but I don't necessarily like how high the notes are. Can you recommend a whistle in the key of A? (Provide the link if you can please).
@Plasma250 A Susato Kildare M-Series is the cheapest "A" whistle I was able to find for you. And that is going to be around $64.00. That quote is from *Whistle And Drum . com* Just search "Susato Kildare M-series" at the website and it will come up. Now, if $64.00 bucks is a bit expensive I recommend getting a Susato Kildare S-Series in the key of Bb. Bb is one half step higher than A. So there is not a big difference in volume. And you can get one of those for about $38.00 bucks. Same website.
@Plasma250 And also, I hate to even mention this. But if you want something that is just downright cheep. Get a Generation Flageolet for about $9.00 bucks from the same website. They are at least okay instruments. But I suggest sticking with the Susato's if your not worried about the price.
I'd just like to say that having Irish and Scottish roots I have always been exposed to the sounds of this instrument, but have NEVER been able to put into words why i love the sound so much.
thefultemaker has put into words every essence of the sound that comes out of this whistle, and I kinda teared up a little hearing it described to me. Thank you, it was enlightening!
they call that an irish flute or tin flute or irish tin flute here (canada). i got one for like 5$ at a toy store once though, and it sounds like 100 times better than the "recorder" does (that dumb white plastic thing that they used to make me play in grade school).
hey im a penny whistle player but i was wondering if anybody had tips on how to get the second octave other then blowing harder when i try that it doesnt carry the scale it sounds very sharp its a feadog so i was just wondering
the jazz part was great! not that the rest wasn't :) awesome video, thanks!
vkmihova 1 day ago
Im irish and play tin whistle. Think u were very clear and done a good tutor job
Ballyhook 2 weeks ago
Sorry for the stupid question, but, can someone please tell me what's the difference between, for ex., the "D" whistle and the "A"? Can one flute play... I don't know, certain types of notes and the other one other types? Thanks and sorry again! Awesome video BTW... :)
0646520 1 month ago
I got an Irish whistle the other day just for the soul purpose of playing Irish music. This video will help me out greatly. thanks so much!
DoctorSweetman 1 month ago
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"A FLUTE ON THE FLOOR, IS A FLUTE NO MORE"
You´re right, besides of the danger of stepping
on it & breaking or ruining it, it´s a sign of
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INDYOSKARS 1 month ago
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INDYOSKARS 1 month ago
THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST INSTRUCTION VIDEO, IN MY OPINION,
ABOUT THE PENNY-WHISTLE (or flute). FOR LACK OF A BETTER
WORD I WOULD SAY THAT THIS VIDEO HAS GOT A "SOUL".
Those 9 dislikes must be SOUL-LESS & TONE-DEAF people.
THANKS POPS !
INDYOSKARS 1 month ago
Do you make and sell penny whistles then? What's the website to your shop? Thanks for those tips, you have unlocked a few mysteries for me!
jel2003 1 month ago
@jel2003 Youtube won't let me post a link, so just type eriktheflutemaker with a dot, and then a word that's the first three letters of computer. =)
surfdigby 1 month ago
wonderful player
thanks a lot
spring768 1 month ago
Your A whistle sounds very Japanese, I'm thinking because of the bamboo, it sounds beautiful.
Thrawn6211 2 months ago
Whats the song at the beginning?
AnitoPictures 2 months ago
I wish I had more people like this man in my life.
DefeatedElitist 3 months ago
sir,could I find your shop? do you sell your products online?
Inheritencefan1134 3 months ago
@Inheritencefan1134 I mean where could I find your shop?
Inheritencefan1134 3 months ago
are tin whistles and penny whistles the same?
ApprenticeFilms 3 months ago in playlist Penny Whistle
thank you for making this video and sharing your knowledge. it was thoroughly enjoyable to watch
oceanbtsmallr 3 months ago
Just bought a pennywhistle, can't wait to get it
persiasand 4 months ago
does anybody know what key that whistle is in? i may have missed it or something.
Aj935 4 months ago
@Aj935 Hello, here are the Penny Whistles used in the you tube clip , the first one you hear but do not see is the "D" whistle, the next whistle you see is the Bamboo "A" dark & carved, and the next one you see is a "C" bamboo one, but we dont sell that one anymore, we only sell "C" Wood Whisltes. Hope that helps! Erik
theflutemaker 4 months ago 2
what's the song at 5:25???
melzio69 5 months ago
@melzio69 Greensleeves unless I am mistaken.
ScotlandCrusader 5 months ago
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melzio69 5 months ago
your jazz whistle playing is super innovative
marlesimms 6 months ago
I really liked this. GREAT JOB! Very straightforward yet entertaining. I will very much like to see more of your videos when I can squeeze the time. You sir have a veritable philosopher's gift of teaching. Amazing! First time seeing this video, and I do enjoy the tin whistle / irish whistle / penny whistle. (listening to, have not purchased one 'yet') I find this video instruction very enjoyable.
SirLordMortimer 6 months ago
that's an amazing flute, and your playing is phenomenal. what kind is it?
chineselastname 6 months ago
I love it! I just bought a penny whistle today but I love this movie.
But I don't understand Englisch very well, so I hope I got his tips right ;-)
I realy love the first song he's playing. Is it an Irish athemn or something? He's gong to fast to see whitch fingers he's using, haha. I never heard it, bu5t I love it! Thank you for posting this!
RinkyKim 6 months ago
I'm love with that Irish stuff. And you are such a nice person Erik. Thank you for sharing these miracles. By the way, I startred to play flute because of you. :)
levi033 7 months ago
this video is class, pure class. i used to play the whistle as a kid, just taking it back up again :D thanks man!!!
KMdeRosa 7 months ago
What good penny whistle do you recommend?
loui0008 7 months ago
@loui0008 He makes them for sale! Check out his website. I just bought a bamboo flute, can't wait to get it!
Shaysailor 6 months ago
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@Shaysailor Thanks for the feedback - will check it out!
loui0008 6 months ago
what flute are you playing? Great video - thank you!
loui0008 7 months ago
mmmmmm....that was good music :D
arcopizzicato 7 months ago
so do you need to really focus when you play a penny whistle?
nerdie0girl 7 months ago
thiswhole 5 thing is because on a penny whistle the fifth hole is the root of the minor scale which has the same notes as the major scale, the root of which is the sixth hole. duh.
heybuddyheybuddy 8 months ago
A pentatonic recorder is also terrific fun and a little easier to play if you're really musically "challenged".
BrownBrown90 8 months ago
I love tin Whistle...!
14anabel 8 months ago
BOSS pedals... thats the way to go man :)
crosschek4 8 months ago
is that Pennywhistle in D?
TheEd500 8 months ago
Amazing!
Uhhhaha 8 months ago
wow this guy is good
Joao818 8 months ago
WOW! :D I like this flute!
Amirikl1 9 months ago
wow,. thanks for the lesson ,. it really help me allot ...
saleemdebu 9 months ago
that sounds beautiful... that tone...
halfacat1 9 months ago
Hi, what is the model of the first low whistle?
Thanks
210323 9 months ago
Yeah yaeh he's great at penny whistle, but am I the only one noticing how funny this guy is? He's awesome! I love the beginning, where he just pulls a bundle of penny whistles out of his jacket.
LiberateEireIRA 9 months ago 7
omg...beautiful sound...
mojoj87 9 months ago
I totally love the sound of that Whistle!! Where can get a wooden Whistle like that??? i dont like the metalic sound of the Tin whistle
PaisaChile 10 months ago
aaarg l want one now, it´s just too bad our towns music store sucks...
ultrapluppen 10 months ago
@ultrapluppen
he sells all these flutes on his website
sup0605 9 months ago
Anyone have one of these? I'd love to see a comparison to other whistles
lotsatiarma 10 months ago
Hey I have some questions about pennywhistles ^^
How much should I spend for a whistle and can you recommend a special one.....I think about of buying a flute in D and one in C :D pls answer =)
MrBenjo2000 10 months ago
Hi, i have some questions:
1)Is it easy to play the pennywhistle if you can play well the recorder?
2)How much can a pennywhistle like that cost?
ContraereaSerba 11 months ago
I first came to know this instrument through Avantasia's Farewell, and just fell in love with it. and this wise determined me to buy one. just ordered from amazon :3
HARVSTO 11 months ago
Hi i would like all the tipes of irish flutes?
iomegablack 11 months ago
Very cool. I'm going to order one of your whistles soon. Could you please tell me what the first song is in this video? Can I download it somewhere? I love that kind of atmospheric Celtic music.
Photo314159 11 months ago
@Photo314159 Nevermind I found it on itunes! Cool song.
Photo314159 11 months ago
I'm always thinking that I want to learn to play the penny whistle. You made it seem all so easy that I now know that I really want to learn to play, Now it's figuring out which one to buy for the beginner.
DCMerkle 11 months ago
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bexhill1066 1 year ago
Its...beautiful...
I've got question, is it playing on C tin whistle..or other ?
EomerRider 1 year ago
I liked that jazz part. Dude... you're more than awesome.
Cheers
MrAngel999 1 year ago
I bought a penny whistle about 2 years ago and tried to learn on youtube but I have had a hectic time so I put it one side and never touched it again. I still love this music, it touches something deep in my soul. Please tell me where I can get a book with music like the one on the sheet in this video.
langzeekoei 1 year ago
THIS GUY IS IN SOUTH FLORIDA IM LIKE TEN MIN FROM HIM ...
brian97038 1 year ago
every time i hear the tin whistle my blood rushes....am i the only one are do you guys fill it too....
brian97038 1 year ago 3
Dude this totally rocks !!
Chasse 1 year ago
I just ordered a calypso flute, and I must say, Ill definitely buy from Erik again, the only issue is, Im torn on what to get! these pennywhistles are so beautiful, but the vivaldi flute is amazing too!
DrGrabow10 1 year ago
I heard there is a legendry magical song that if played, you will be in control of an army of a million leprichauns.
swiv2d 1 year ago
I discovered the tin wistle recently, the music vibrates in my heart.
With you I discovered a true poet in addition to music.
What quality music! Extraordinary.
Thank you for what you give us to share.
volcearecomique 1 year ago
je decouvre le tin wistle depuis peu ,cette musique vibre en mon coeur.
Avec vous je decouvre en plus un vrai poete de la musique.
Quelle qualité musicale! Extraordinaire.
Merci pour ce que vous nous donnez à partager.
volcearecomique 1 year ago
That thing sounds like like it is opening a rift into another wolrd when you play it... it echoes beautifully!! I love it.
Brightstar27 1 year ago
@MayorSmellington it's in key of A
buzzy918 1 year ago
@Darblicus it's in A
buzzy918 1 year ago
What's the name of that instructional paper :)? and where could i get one for myself?
- That was some mighty fine playing sir :')
CNLFrEaK 1 year ago
@CNLFrEaK
theflutemaker 11 months ago 15
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@theflutemaker
Whats the song at the beginning? :)
lucky87093 5 days ago
@CNLFrEaK lovely sound luv the whistle
munghi 11 months ago
@CNLFrEaK lovely sound luv the whistle is it in c
munghi 11 months ago
@CNLFrEaK Ey chap, did you ever receive an answer regarding that instructional paper? I can see the uploader replied, but it doesn't say anything in his comment.
I play the guitar, and i just bought one of these whistles. The tabs on the instructional paper work basically the same way as tabs for guitar, so I reckon it'd give me a good start getting one of those papers.
Either way, I'd like to know what you learned :)
Cheers
Superappo 10 months ago
@CNLFrEaK He made the flute he was playing. He also sells them so if you buy one you will get the paper.
dragon21a 7 months ago
How does the Irish penny whistle differ from the English penny whistle? i know the English tin whistle became very popular in Ireland.
hetrodoxly 1 year ago
When i hear this i see Hobbits... :D
LORD OF DA RINGS HOBBIT STYLE FTW!
~Trey->
Drc0rn 1 year ago
Epic video. I've always love the sound of these whistles. Thanks for the information. However, I wish you would have kept the irish accent, LOL.
HillbillyJ 1 year ago
what key was the first penny whistle he played in?
MayorSmellington 1 year ago
Это просто великолепно!
Thats wonderfull!
I want that video in russian sub so much. My english bad...
Naoki217 1 year ago
Please record some tutorial videos for the penny whistle (consider us C players!)
AtticusStount 1 year ago
What tonality is the first penny whistle?
Darblicus 1 year ago
hello want to buy one of his pennywhistle, I'm from Argentina, can you
send them to me?
kevinrooots 1 year ago
Just a quick question, though, are you able to play an entire D chromatic scale on a pennywhistle tuned in D, or just specific notes in say the d major scale or whichever?
killamonkey 1 year ago
@killamonkey yes you are, in two seperate octaves.
AtticusStount 1 year ago
Humming into wind instruments always produces awesome sounds.
killamonkey 1 year ago
Hi, I'm from Argentina
I have 17 years of age and would like to make those m whistles,
how could I do to contact you please
god bless
kevinrooots 1 year ago
hello, I loved your videos.
where the first note is tuned whistle?
kevinrooots 1 year ago
I also got a pennywhistle, how come I cant make it sound as beautiful as you do...
Great video, great work!
piaten 1 year ago
Interesting explanation. When you are explaining about irish and jazz tunes (starting on the 5, in what key are you playing related to the key of the whiste?
gceauke 1 year ago
prodigious!
pifapastoral 1 year ago
This. Video. Blows. My. Mind.
Logite 1 year ago
I love Erik's flutes! Not to mention his sense of humor. He's not a bad teacher either.
oaranlinnock 1 year ago 9
The feeling I get when listening to the penny whistle and the egyptian flute... its an undescribable feeling of legendary epicness. Thanks for sharing a little glimpse of your life experiences. Much respect out of Canada, Ontario.
Shane L
Shun1 1 year ago
This video is fantastic.
I can relate to him as a musician because I've been playing the piano for 12 years, sound better than any music teacher I've ever encountered, and am self taught.
I admire that he teaches through soul, rather than strict mechanics.
This guy just made me order a penny whistle off amazon.
What an amazingly down to earth human being.
Keep creating music and videos; I'll be watching!
JoshuaLandonTM 1 year ago 19
@JoshuaLandonTM exactly ther same here, just bought a FEADOG penny whistle, really beautiful instrument
kirkleeslater 9 months ago
@JoshuaLandonTM You're appearing to claim music is something greater than what it actually is. Break it down and you have a few idiots standing around organising some sound into what we call a song. How that is done is not relevant to the overall experience.
MorkaGraven 5 months ago
@JoshuaLandonTM People have forgotten no matter how technical a song, music is the connection of tone, feeling, emotion, sincerity and communication with everything that's out there and inside. I could hear music when I was really little in the way "random noise" resonated, wind, light, the feeling of people coming alive when they laughed or smiled - it went away when I learned how to play, and I'm 27 now and just coming back with it
SavageInsight 5 months ago 2
Begorra! that is a very clear demonstration of how to play the instrument. Great job!
abukamoon 1 year ago
like! greetings from serbia
zoki88 1 year ago
This guys is a saint mister can you please answer some questions for me what key is that tin whistle in the one you played at 00:44 if you could answer that id be most pleased and are your tin histles for sale i would love to buy the the kind your playing at 00:44
Academic1Researcher 1 year ago
Gosh.... This bloke has taught me more in this video than all the books that i have put together, just brilliant , thanks
1966wildflower 1 year ago
What's the tune at the beginning?
untitled597 1 year ago
That was Brilliant!!!
pipesbillyok 1 year ago
wow, thank you so much :D i never knew how to play irish pennywhistle but after your lesson everything got tottaly clear to me :D kinda simular to clarinet when it comes to do re mi fa... now i tottaly need to buy one . I only played regular flute when i was around 7but i didnt rly fealt it so i switched to piano and some other instruments .but this pennywhistle is a must try :D thank you ^^
CanuckY 1 year ago
this is pure magic..wow
heero7yui 1 year ago
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You are awesome, where could I find such a wonderful penny whistle, I only have a very high tin whistle and would really love the kind you have. please contact me at keartist@hotmail.com Thanks
Fatshadow33 1 year ago
great vidio, you have showed me some great tips on the half note, one more faver could you send me the notes for the titanic. thanks
nixon092010 1 year ago
@nixon092010 Go check out the notes on his website...
showingthehidden1 1 year ago
Erik. Thanks for the excellent Irish Whistle as demonstrated in the first tune. The quality has to be seen to be believed. You want this type of sound, check out Erik the Flutemaker and his great website. A hoot to do business with. BTW the name of the opening tune is Forest of Dreams, which is available on the site.
Eddie
edsternet 1 year ago
Absolutely brilliant!
cbrusharmy 1 year ago
The sound is soooooo sad Erik but beautiful.. I love to hear/watch you play.. just sets me at peace.
tscotty32 1 year ago
whats the name of the song right at the begining of the the video?
joeskelly123 1 year ago
is ur penny whistle in the key of D??
MovieMaster62 1 year ago
thanks for this, you have a beautiful way of explaining things and now I have to get one!! just got a bodhran and there are lovely tutorials for those as well on Youtube, what a great thing this is!!! all the best to you...from the Miramichi
scottiequilter 1 year ago
Thanks Erik! That was fun.
IamDanielLongo 1 year ago
that is all so beautiful!
I love everything you played, however i think the Irish music just sounds so grand on it.
I love this and the pan pipes!
Chibiicap 1 year ago
5:25 - is there balalayka on the wall? :D
GeorgySviridoff 1 year ago
wait, they got bamboo in ireland?
TheCherokeeboy 1 year ago
that concept of ending of ending on 5(ii) is called the dorian mode. most celtic music is in the dorian or mixolydian mode wich starts on the 2 (V)
BradSandoval 1 year ago
What is the tune at the end? I wanna learn it :)
buzzy918 1 year ago
@patman1485 he's using reverb btw if u didn't already notice (but u probably already did).
buzzy918 1 year ago
Five. A genius in it's simplicity. I am also a self taught whistler but could not get that "Irish" sound. Thank you so much!
patman1485 1 year ago
@ppl00125 it's in A but most irish songs are in D
buzzy918 1 year ago
The first one is an A pennywhistle (i would know i have perfect relative pitch, plus i double checked by hit the keys on my piano). Technically, the original version of the titanic song was played with a B flat pennywhistle, so if u wanna play the REAL TO TRUTH version get a B flat penny whistle or play it in B flat on any other penny whistle. But the reason the tune sounds ok but not 100% correct on the others is cuz when u use a differnt whistle, all you've really done is transposed the song.
buzzy918 1 year ago
could someone PLEASE PLEASE tell me what key this pennywhistle is in??? i would appreciate it so much. Thanks y'all. Please only answer if you know. Also, what's the most common key for irish tunes to be played on the pennywhistle???
ppl00125 1 year ago
Its a flute sound here and as penny whistle sounding as a trumpet!
seonidh 1 year ago
BTW. can anyone tell me what the tune at 5.25 is ?
Thnielsen85 1 year ago
@Thnielsen85 The tune is GREENSLEEVES
DFD737 1 year ago
a wise old man once told me that the key to playing great music is to let it come from the heart, and i belive you found the key :) its fantastic to watch you play. you look so relaxed and joyfull, and the music is amazing.
Thnielsen85 1 year ago
Wow!!!!! That sounds so absolutely wonderful:)))))) Music from the heart:))
Dancegirl144 1 year ago 9
@Dancegirl144
I think the same, when I hear it, I see a green mountain, wit little houses, looks like The Shire, You know?
It's so wonderful the music from this Whistle, I want to buy one... Maybe for Christmas... :D
annavi13 1 year ago
in the beginning is he playing a C or D whistle?
leonscottkennedyre4 1 year ago
Its an A whistle.
pho3nyx 1 year ago
@leonscottkennedyre4 As far as I know it's in the key of A. It's an Alto whistle.
SPOOK0991 1 year ago
@SPOOK0991 What whistle is it exactly? And is it alright if I get a whistle in the key of A or do you recommend getting it in the key of D?
Plasma250 1 year ago
@Plasma250 The whistle is his own. Erik is an amazing musician as well as a builder. And I recommend going with your Gut. Most Irish whistle tunes will be in the key of D. But the key of A is an amazing key for writing your own tunes. But since you are a beginner I personally would recommend a D. Because you can learn some of the classic Irish tunes and kind of pave the way for your own tune in the future. Remember, The style you start with now will always shine through your own tunes. Mind that
SPOOK0991 1 year ago
@Plasma250 And I recommend brands such as Clarke, Susato, Tony Dixon, and Feadog. But stay away from anything by Generation.
I personally recommend a Clarke Original D whistle for your first. It was my first and I am still happy with it today. The whistle shop . com is pretty much the best place to get one. They have the lowest prices.
SPOOK0991 1 year ago
@SPOOK0991 Thank you so much for your input! I've been looking at a Tony Dixon High D (Brass) for a while now...but I don't necessarily like how high the notes are. Can you recommend a whistle in the key of A? (Provide the link if you can please).
Plasma250 1 year ago
@Plasma250 A Susato Kildare M-Series is the cheapest "A" whistle I was able to find for you. And that is going to be around $64.00. That quote is from *Whistle And Drum . com* Just search "Susato Kildare M-series" at the website and it will come up. Now, if $64.00 bucks is a bit expensive I recommend getting a Susato Kildare S-Series in the key of Bb. Bb is one half step higher than A. So there is not a big difference in volume. And you can get one of those for about $38.00 bucks. Same website.
SPOOK0991 1 year ago
@Plasma250 And also, I hate to even mention this. But if you want something that is just downright cheep. Get a Generation Flageolet for about $9.00 bucks from the same website. They are at least okay instruments. But I suggest sticking with the Susato's if your not worried about the price.
SPOOK0991 1 year ago
@SPOOK0991 Thank you so much for all your help! I haven't made up my mind, but I'm definitely getting a Susato.
Plasma250 1 year ago
@Plasma250 Great choice! They sound very nice!
SPOOK0991 1 year ago
I'd just like to say that having Irish and Scottish roots I have always been exposed to the sounds of this instrument, but have NEVER been able to put into words why i love the sound so much.
thefultemaker has put into words every essence of the sound that comes out of this whistle, and I kinda teared up a little hearing it described to me. Thank you, it was enlightening!
h0lystrike 2 years ago 35
i have spanish english and irish roots
celtic4ever18 2 years ago
mangham o mongain in gaelic it means the sons of the hairy
celtic4ever18 2 years ago
@h0lystrike
i feel the exact same way haha, i have majority of Scottish roots.....but this sound is really relaxing and chill, im thinking about picking it up.
JeebMcMini 1 year ago
hey, is there some solid musician out there who could write out the notes to the intro? for some reason i can't sound it out
all i've got is 5 4 3 to start it off
thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
lpg8888 2 years ago
5434565 and thats ill i got so far lol
2010Kewlkid 2 years ago
nice play! but, what's te key of this irish flute?
and is it a clarke one?
BluesHarplayer 2 years ago
very nice video i have irish ancestors from northern ireland county armagh
celtic4ever18 2 years ago
wow!
rungekutta91 2 years ago
I have to get one of these :)
Can someone please tell me the first flute he is playing? It sounds much lower than a D.
SuperColossal33 2 years ago
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SuperColossal33 2 years ago
aghh my guess is its A? I have no idea, but I love the sound of that flute.
SuperColossal33 2 years ago
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SuperColossal33 2 years ago
"....a half note....and that doesn't make me half the man.." haha love it
you just earned yourself a new subscriber!
TheRealEdge16 2 years ago
they call that an irish flute or tin flute or irish tin flute here (canada). i got one for like 5$ at a toy store once though, and it sounds like 100 times better than the "recorder" does (that dumb white plastic thing that they used to make me play in grade school).
garfus2 2 years ago
"they call that an irish flute or tin flute or irish tin flute"
You must hang out with the wrong people in Canada, because all the ones I've run into have known the difference.
These are all pennywhistles, also called a Tinwhistles.
Sometimes "Irish" is wrongly added; it's an English instrument, tho used widely in Irish music.
An Irish Flute is held parallel to your chest, and blown through a hole in the top of it, just like a regular valved flute, only without the valves.
Destiny4511 2 years ago
tin whistles are english robert clarke made them
celtic4ever18 2 years ago
How much do pennywhistles of the quality of the ones in the video cost? Where can I get one?
Saucification 2 years ago
I just bought mine on amazon.
daxlee23 2 years ago
Greensleeves is the tune Mr Whippy plays here in NZ, I don't know about other places though
Indianjaine 2 years ago
Epic intro
Dynatryx 2 years ago
The song he plays from 5:23 to 5:35 is "Greensleeves" or "What Child is This?" a 16th century English melody you hear a lot around Christmas.
12evamusic 2 years ago
hey im a penny whistle player but i was wondering if anybody had tips on how to get the second octave other then blowing harder when i try that it doesnt carry the scale it sounds very sharp its a feadog so i was just wondering
fluteking100 2 years ago
Whats the name of the song he plays at 5:23-5:35
I think it was a them song for a tv serie ?
DjNIG09 2 years ago
That's very interesting, I didn't know the Irish tradition relied so heavily on the dorian mode
Tuilelen 2 years ago