Scottish Tradition : Alex Green (Tin Whistle)

[timbad100]

Alex is a good friend. He is still playing regularly for local events. Ali Bain came to his 80th last year. His whistle playing and repartee is still excellent.

[rdr516]

Does anyone know what whistle Mr. Green is playing in his recording - D? and is this an Alba whistle? Also, is there any sheet music available? How does one learn this style of playing?

[timbad100]

@rdr516

Alex recorded this years ago. His CD is still available "Whistle O'er The Lave O't"

Alex probable just used a flageolet cheapy tin whistle. He has a few posher ones now but he can make any of them sing!

[Nev59]

great style, love it!



[duncancass2000]

i well remember reciting the poem in primary school near Brechin it still remains one of my favourite pieces of Scottish verse . jJust like to add great playing,thourghly enjoyed it

[00JTM]

Good music has a good tune to it!!

[UISTMAN59]

Thanks for viewing my posts 00JTM . Glad you liked the tunes and songs . :-)

[lorgain2]

Good on you Uistmann,maith thu, I didnae understand a word asi was sweeping the stoor aff the flure. No problem I have the third degree in Ulster-Scots, ye boy ye.

[UISTMAN59]

Thanks Oliver, I'm sure you understood a gude bit o 't'!

[Elderwilliam]

Nice one Uistman

[UISTMAN59]

Thanks Elderwilliam.

[PennyPaola]

I have not understood very well the poem, but the music and the photos are really nice!!! *****

[UISTMAN59]

Hi Paola, Thanks for your note. The poem is in Scots and not very easy for English speakers to full understand ( a bit like my self and Irish) The wee cowherd made a whistle from a rowan twig and entertained people all summer long until winter came and he had to back to school and the teacher burnt his whistle. A happy poem with a very sad end.

[WhiteTiger333]

Damn that headmaster! :)

[UISTMAN59]

Hi Lorraine , thanks for your note. He wouldn't be allowed to do that nowadays - but again there are very few young folk who could make a whistle!