Irish Flute Tin Whistle - The Rainy Day - Bb Whistle

[aanvil]

@laughing 1986 there is no sheet music for the exact way I'm playing this. I took the setting from Liam O'Maonlai's album "Rian" and it's not exactly the way he plays it either. I suggest you track down his album well worth it! and learn it by ear from there or from what I've done here. If you need a jumping off point go to the Session.org and search for it. I caution you. What's written there is NOT what I'm playing. It's just bones of the tune. Use your ears! :-)

[laughing1986]

Can you share the sheet music please?

[TheWarnings6]

I have a generation D whistle and I have been typing up a bunch of whistle players(Good) on youtube for help but none have. It seems that any songs i want to play (From Maddie's moon, Lord of the rings ect.) I am missing a couple more holes at the top and bottom. My whistle has six holes, am i missing any If not how do you get the high and low notes? PLEASE HELP!! I WANT TO PLAY AND DANCE!!!!! lol

[aanvil]

@TheWarnings6 @TheWarnings6 You have just as many holes as everyone else. 6 for simple system flutes and whistles. Whistles are generally diatonic in two octaves. With a "D" you can easily play in the key of D and G. A "C" whistle will give you C and F and a "Bb" Bb & Eb and so on. You can get other keys by half holeing but it's usually not needed. You can play "lord of the rings" on any whistle. Having trouble getting second octave? There are more than enough notes really! :-)

[MGMTsGreyhoundredux]

Is there a part in D major?

[MGMTsGreyhoundredux]

Or G major

[schpeidermann]

i can do 0:00 - 0:04

haha

[aanvil]

@schpeidermann Well that's a good place to start! At the beginning! Keep going! :-)

[celtic4ever18]

very nice one of my favourite tunes to play on my Whistle

[werkiopelon]

podrias pasarme las notas por favor??? tengo un whistle en Bb tambien..

[aanvil]

@werkiopelon Lo siento pero no tengo ninguna notas para esta consonancia. Aprendo a menudo sin música escrita. Escuche e intente encontrar las notas.

[werkiopelon]

podrias pasarme las notas por favor???

[alom64]

hey I'm honoured that you chose to play my rendition of th rainy day. Nice one !

Liam

[THEFINALHAZARD]

What is this thing you do, where it seems like you briefly change to the 2nd octave, then immediately back down to the 1st quickly? What is that called, I want to learn how to do that.

[aanvil]

@THEFINALHAZARD Hi there, where exactly are your hearing that? Give me a time stamp and perhaps I can figure out what you are hearing. I'm not doing anything particularly unusual in this tune. I'm sure I can help you. If I can play this. No reason you couldn't play it just the same or even better! Cheers! :-)

[THEFINALHAZARD]

@aanvil round 00:13 to 00:28

[aanvil]

@THEFINALHAZARD

OK! I hear what you are asking. I think the technical term is "Pedal" but I'm not sure fully applies here as I just may misunderstand the term myself. :-D What I'm doing there is a short roll (a cut and tap/strike) on "G" (I'm playing a Bb whistle so it's obviously not actually a G but most learn in a D whistle so you should know where your fingers go) then the pedal 2nd octave D back to G up to E back to G ending on the high D. Punch the octaves for effect. That's it! :-)

[DIATOMUZIK]

Very great sound, 5 ***** ;-))

Bravo ! ! ! Christian, alias DIATOMUZIK, from France

[Dakoo89]

hey hope you can help me with this: after playing my generation d whistle for a while it started having some stains where my fingers would be placed (holes and two behind) is that in any way normal and if so how do I clean it?

Awesome playing btw

[aanvil]

@Dakoo89

It's normal. There is a lacquer on the brass ones that just wears away as you play it. Most folks don't bother to shine them. You've earned that patina from play. You whistle should wear it with honor. :-) Cheers! A

[ElisaeEloi]

That's really cool, really good music. But tell me something, is that a tin whistle in C or D?

[ovWolves]

@ElisaeEloi totally in D hes just that good

[aanvil]

@ElisaeEloi It's Generation blue top nickle in Bb.

[ElisaeEloi]

@ElisaeEloi Alright, thanks, and once more, the music is awesome!

[TheDusk44]

where can i download that song

[aanvil]

@TheDusk44 Check the info. It says where I got this setting. If you want sheet music I never had any. I learned it by ear. Cheers!

[TheDusk44]

oooo so mystical like the sound of rain the sound of raain

[Heath75032]

It's a B flat Generation. They generally don't sound that good. but you can learn how to improve the sound of a cheap whistle at the web site chiffandfipple-dot-com

[cuzz120]

hey my names olly and i just brought the same generation tin whistle as you have in this clip but i think there is something wrong with my one because when ever i try to play it it sounds horrid and i dont know if its something im doing or if there is a fault in the whistle please help

[curitibanolegal]

muito bom

[curitibanolegal]

meus parabens voce 'e bom pra caramba...adorei esse som

[ShadowGurl9231]

I love your music :) <3

[idkcat97]

where can i buy one?!

[krypticflow1]

That sounds great, you play extremely well. i am now begining to learn to play the tin whistle and i was just woundering where i might be able to get the sheet music for ths song for when i am good enough to play it ;P. My girl friend has done up to level 4 in theory and up to and is on level 7 in practical with her flute, and she is teaching me. i hope that with time and some practice i can play as well as you :)

[aanvil]

@krypticflow1 Thanx! Well... there are two common versions of the Rainy Day that I know and they are both different to a certain extent. I don't use sheet music for Irish music generally and this particular setting/variation I learned by ear from the playing of Liam O'Maonlai off of his Rian album. You can find this album and tune on iTunes or just learn it from me here. I even play it differently than he does... and so it goes. You practice and you can play BETTER than me. :-) Cheers!

[krypticflow1]

@aanvil Thanks for reply :) and again youv done an amazing effort learning by ear and making it sound that good, ill have to keep practicing and hopefully i can play as well as you one day. looking forward to hearing more of your music, best of luck. :D

[yassy588]

An fheadog mhor, le do thoil inis dom an monaroir agus eochair.

This flute, please tell me the manufacturer and key.

I am Japanease.I love this sound.I want it.

ＯＮＥＧＡＩ　ＳＩＭＡＳＵ　ＯＳＩＥＴＥＫＵＤＡＳＡＩ

[aanvil]

@yassy588

Yassy-san、このフルートは、会社"Generatio­n"です製造された。これは、ニッケルから作られ、それが頭を持­って青い。笛の音は"Bb"の。私はあなたを願って、この役立つ­情報が。私は日本が大好きです。 :-)

[FantasyBookWriter]

How long does it take to play irish things on a TIn Whistle? :)

[aanvil]

@FantasyBookWriter hehe... well I can teach you a simple very tune in about 20 mins even if you have never played one before. How long does it take you to get good at it? I dunno... the goal posts keep moving forward for me so I haven't got there yet. I'm sure having fun though. What I have learned though, is that it isn't about the instrument but the music itself and the people that play it... and who you play with! Get a whistle get some tunes in your head and get going! :-) Cheers!

[Heath75032]

@FantasyBookWriter

I started playing when i was 50. I'm now 58 and I lead an Irish band. The whistle is an easy instrumen to play as long as you confine yourself to irish music.

[story07]

mate dont put yourself down that was beautifully played and such a joy to listen to. you have a real gift keep it up 5 stars :)

[maarhoefe]

in real they sound realy different i got the brass version but its 2 octaves lower and got close to the low D in the melancholic sound wen played slow

[Thnielsen85]

nicely played ^^ sounds great :)

[metalmeg26]

I really like this.

[germainetsessaucisse]

i think its a D

[aanvil]

No, it's a Bb Generation blue top.

They are very inexpensive and are available just about anywhere there is a decent music supply.

[fred59fr]

@aanvil is that really diferent to traditional wisthle in D?

[Ganonman2]

@aanvil hey! where did you by this whistle?

[MLwhitcomb]

what type of whistle is that brand and D,C,Bd etc

[PattyAHollandB]

I love the mellow sound, much nicer than a high D whistle.

Does it require wide spread of the fingers? Also, I'll bet you can play clarinet sheet music!

[MrPharn]

I prefer the D whistle, love his sound.

Good work mate! ;)

[boogalou2003]

Very nice!!!

[TenorSax123]

Hey! That's Frodo!!!

[Peteypooooo]

Beautiful sound... what key is that penny whistle?

[Vaskis4life]

It's a Bb.

[scarletdaisies]

Better sound out of the little short flutes! It was a pretty song!

[0minstrel0]

very nice sound and playing!

[Slipjig9]

This sounds great in Bb. Where can you find the sheet music? Did you get yours from the session?

[TheQuarrymen8]

great!

[00MORDRED]

5*****

excellent, cool tune

[Hand210382Rian]

awesome..

[cmndo]

your timing is not all over the place. Very professional and beautiful music :)

Good on ya mate.

[superfebs]

When you breathe in you don't open your mouth - that's very unusual to me. Do you get air thorough the nose, the whistle, or both?

Thank you!

[aanvil]

Hey there,

I'm breathing out one side of my mouth... and I suppose though my nose because I find it hard to play when I have cold. :-D

Cheers!

[superfebs]

Thanks so much; i missed that. I play since one year and a half now and there are still some tiny details that I need to work on. Like: breathing. Tone. Rhythm. Details like those.

[aanvil]

no problem!

Rhythm... most important. Remember this is dance music. Gotta keep the pace and beat even.

Cheers,

A

[superfebs]

Well said. It's boring, but I should practice with a metronome more often. You are a very nice guy!

Thanks again.

[CarloDelMonte]

★★★★★ stars

W ♫♪

[oldragonbreath]

Cool ! I also have a Generation nickel Bb, nice instrument.

[denkouXsekka94]

Oh, damn. Nice job.

[turtleTP]

Aanvil,

I really enjoy your playing and I'm glad I stumbled upon your postings. I'll watch for more.

I'm learning but it's slow going (turtle pace). But I have Generations and I think they are fine. You can definetly "over-blow" on them. But some very excellent musicians use Generations (Mary Bergin and Brid O'Donogue bith use them).

[aanvil]

Thanx!

[tergal14]

great ! thanks to share all that good stuff

[Guitar122193]

how can i get this on my itunes? if possible.

[natruto]

you play very clean.. ever since i was a kid i was drawn to such folk music.. always thought it was so uplifting.. which it obviously is. when i was in elementary school we went on a field trip.. and i found a little wooden flute for a dollar and i had to have it. i also recieved a hand made indian flute by.. well an indian.. i just never learned how to play.. but i guess its not too late. thanks for sharing, brother!

[rickjamesbitch72]

amazing, some talent, keep up the posting!!

[aanvil]

Thanx!

I have to tell you... talent is mostly sweat and not much else.

Anyone can do this if I can learn to play a little bit.

[Guitar122193]

ive watched you play this so many times. i love it. is there any chance you could post an instructional for this? that would be AWESOME! im sure many other people would enjoy it as much as i do

[aanvil]

hehe... I think I've forgot how to play this one by now so I might not be the best of help. LOL

If you can grab a recording off of your computer you can run it through a slowdowner program like Transcribe.

I have no sheet music or ABC for this. I learned it by ear myself from a recording that I had... so I know it can be done. Just takes a little time. Take it slow. Good luck!

[clarebannerman]

lovely playing. ☺

[IamWhiteharte]

sweet!

[k4hx1]

Hey wicked nice playing and soulful draws, keep up your style...

[adam90854]

Is there sheet music available for this online?

[aanvil]

You may find ABC for this but there are two versions of the Rainy Day that I know and if you do find ABC or dots it won't be like I'm playing it exactly.

If you learn to play by ear you can pick it up from this vid. Just take it slow.

Cheers!

[williamswhistlepipes]

great sound the whistle is a lot nicer to listen to tha a d tinwhistle

[kishanabear]

i enjoy your vids! way off topic i know but that is a really nice shirt/sweater. brilliant blue to match your fipple

[silatocasotravez]

Muy bien!!!!

[milyzoly]

ooooo it's good i like the gig irish (sorry i am french and i am bad in english )

[mongorich]

milyzoly, I just fell in love with you reading your bad english sentence.

[rush0624]

hi , I´m thinking in buy a whistle ... Which is the best brand?

[aanvil]

Good ones in various price ranges.

Go inexpensive brands. Many play them.

If you end up being serious you can go for more expensive makers.

Generation, Feadog, Oak. I don't care for Waltons or Clarke but others like them. Generations have a rep for bad quality control but they have improved much and honestly I haven't really ever got a bad one. Gens offer many other keys. Get a D. I also like Bb and Eb.

Pay over 10 bucks for a and cheap D you've paid too much.

Good luck!

[THECOMMUNIST19]

I'm new to the tin whistle, and i haven't played any music in 8 years since the trumpet in middle school.

I just picked up a cheap oak whistle in key of D and I was wondering what's the difference between that and the Bb that you are playing, i noticed that it is longer than mine...does it play just lower than a D then?

Thanks

JT

[baka6660]

is there a reason why some people play out of the side of their mouths? or is it just because it feels better

[chik0ta]

if u look in front of urself, it will be easyer to see thinks, the flute is on one side... my own reason...

[aanvil]

Well it has nothing to do with seeing. You don't look a your finger ever. If you did you'd never be able to play.

I play to the side because it allows me to direct the air stream to the side of the windway. It gives me more control, increases the back pressure and reduces the wind requirements a little. Its a bit like putting your thumb over the front of a water hose.

Some players do this others don't. Its a personal choice.

[KnockoutMagic]

great do you know where you got the music for this (sheets)

[caimancolamocha]

recomendable!!! no dejes de soplarle... al flautin.

[elchacal1971]

Magistralmente ejecutado. Felicitaciones, amigo.

[chansherly212]

wonderful! i'm learning the whistle too, do you play the low whistle? i'd like to start on one, just dunno which is best for beginners, is there any you'd recommend? something not too pricey?

[aanvil]

Susato makes a solid low D in the low price range. Google for it. Should be around 80 usd.

Its plastic so its light and it comes with a thumb rest.

Low Ds aren't the best thing for beginners.

Hi wind req's and big finger spacing/reach.

It didn't stop me either. Go for it! :-D

[sandkey]

Anyone wants to TWEAK A whistle? Go to Chiffandfipple they tell you how..I learned there and save myself buckets of money.

Bouie

[aanvil]

Ya know... most Gens aren't really that bad out of the box. Its more important to learn to play than worry about if its the whistle. Its fun to learn about the different types of whistles though. If anyone starting out it worried it its the whistle or them that is the issue... 95% of the time is not the whistle. ;-)

[InfernoArmpit]

OH OH OH:) i'm not shure if i'm going to buy a Bb or a G whistle now:) what do you suggest?

[aanvil]

Get the Bb.

[InfernoArmpit]

cake:) thx man

[jellyblocked]

spot on man ..

[chopin65]

You play very well! : )

[BigDuke6ixx]

Beautifully played. Has that Gen been tweaked at all? Just ordered a stock one from eBay and am not expecting it to sound great, but you never know, I might get lucky.

[aanvil]

Thanx!

No tweak... might have put a little bee's wax in the hollow of the head but thats it.

Generation Bb are pretty good right off. I have a few of them and they all play well. I like the nickel.

Good luck! :-)

[NRamirezCR]

Wow! Good sound! watch my videos!

[o00DonnyEnglish00o]

Hi, when you say you may have put a bit of ax in the head, do you mean in the windway, or the window? Cheers, great vid, and I just bought a nicked Bb. I like it!

[7horianfiddler]

the begining reminded me of epirotika (epirus music)! Both epirotika and irish music use pentatonic scales! Thanks for uploading!

[aanvil]

Its interesting. There is no cultural ownership of music truly as much as people wish to think so. But one never knows. Perhaps some Greek influence during Roman rule of Briton. You never know... everyone borrows from the Greeks it seems.

[Scodremalin]

Nice!!!! That was an interesting version--I would have taken a while to recognize it as Rainy Day.

[aanvil]

Thanx!

There are two common versions played at sessions it seems... this the less common of the two. I know cuz most don't know it... some do tho!

:-)

[moojeni]

Funny tune, I didn't know it! Your playing is amazing and I love your style. I hope to be able to play like you someday! Greetings from Argentina.

[aanvil]

Yeah, its a fun tune. Thank you for the kind words. If you look for the album I referenced in the info you can see where I got it from. You can find the tune on iTunes. No reason you can't learn to play like me. I learned to play just listening to others just like this. You take some style and it hopefully it becomes part of your own. I'd love to visit Argentina some day. I have a few Argentine friends up here... beautiful people they are!

[fiddle4u]

aanvil

THIS IS REALLY NICE PLAYING -

Dont be afraid to use some of you own Impro's,

Just watch you dont overplay like me...

jim,,,,,

[amarinesj]

where do you buy irish tin whistles?

[aanvil]

Hey amarinesj, You are the States so its easy enough to go to Amazon and search "Tin Whistle"

You can get a book/cd/combo pack and you can learn very quickly from that. There is a Walton's whistle for about 8 bucks but you'll do better with the Guinness Irish Black Whistle CD Pack... some new/used for 18 bucks! good price for that... and is actually a Feadog whistle thay make for Guinness. Its a great whistle to start on.

Good luck. Ask me anything you want about whistles. Glad to help! :-)

[fiddle4u]

Nice playin great feelin sure your now Irish.

jim,,

[aanvil]

Thanx Jim. Thanks for the kind words. Means a lot.I've got more variation on this chune now. Its fun at high speed. On Irish... I'm only half Spaniard you see. ;-)

[JSCWhistler]

I loved playing my nickel Bb by generation, I think they sound pretty nice. Unfortunately, I wanted to make it tunable like I'd done with some of my other whistles.... now the mouthpiece is crooked and won't move at all.... and it's off with itself....