John Skelton plays a Kwela tune on a Jerry Freeman Eb Blackbird

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John Skelton demonstrates a Kwela tune on a Jerry Freeman Eb Blackbird penny whistle at the 2010 Pipers' Gathering in Killington, Vermont. John wasn't sure of the name of the tune, and I couldn't find it searching online. If anyone knows, please tell.

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"Tweaking" a penny whistle is much like setting up a guitar or fiddle; it is the process of making fine adjustments and modifications to get the best possible performance from the instrument.

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