Scottish Tradition : Alex Green (Tin Whistle)

Alex Green "The Turra Tootler" is possibly Scotlands best known tin whistler. The poem is "The Whistle" by Charles Murray who was born in Aberdeenshire in 1864. He spent many years in South Africa where he made his name as a poet, prospector and public servant. In 1920 the University of Aberdeen awarding him an LLD in recognition of his contribution to Scottish poetry, and died in 1941.

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[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.

[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!

[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?

[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