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This is the one stop pack to get you started - but it is also capable of taking you much, much, further. As advertised by Big Whistle around the world.

A comprehensive way to learn the Irish Whistle. Containing the brilliant ‘Complete Guide to The Irish Whistle’ by Clare McKenna and a Clare High D Whistle with protective plastic carrier (not pictured).

Clare McKenna is one of Ireland’s finest tin whistle players and knows more than most about the whistle. Clare has recorded, taught and performed to the highest of levels. Everything you need in one book, which will satisfy the raw beginner or the more advanced player alike.

The first section of the book features tunes that are diagrammed to help assist instant playing. Graded scales and exercises, linked to a wide selection of tunes, are especially chosen to demonstrate specific techniques and playing styles. There is also a comprehensive guide to traditional ornamentation.

Throughout the book, key points are highlighted, focussing upon essential aspects of whistle technique. No book would be complete without historical and biographical notes about top whistlers, so these are included too.

The final section features 99 great tin whistle tunes. A discography of definitive recordings is also included.

This book contains a twin CD and features all the exercises and tunes as the author meant them to be played.

Also included is the Clare Whistle, which has been made in Ireland for over 200 years. Whilst it has a standard plastic fipple and cylindrical shaft (of the Generation, Walton, Soodlum and Feadog type) we have found the overall work and sound of the whistle to be very impressive. This is a great whistle and represents (in our opinion) a market-leading standard in quality – both in sound and aesthetics.

A hard plastic two piece carrier is also included to protect your whistle.

A great pack selected with care by Mr. Wetyer. Discounts are available when buying 5 or more, email for details.

Please note that head colour of the whistle may vary depending upon availability - the whistle provided currently is a Clare Brass High D.

(Price if bought separately £27.25)

A very Irish selection of 110 of the most popular and enduring session tunes in Ireland and around the world. Here it is, your very own global collection of jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, slides, airs and more. These tunes are suitable for all melody instruments and have the benefit of chords for guitar (and other chorded instruments).

This book includes a double soundtrack CD of all the tunes printed. All played at a steady pace for you to join in with....in the right key! The right key as you all know is D or G Major. So all you folks out there with D Whistles will have no trouble keeping up with this. This publication is suitable for many other melody and chorded instruments, fiddle, accordian, melodeon and concertina. The list is endless.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of this publication from Grey Larson. Grey is an absolute scholar and brilliant exponent of the Irish Flute and Tin Whistle.

It took Grey eight years to complete this work. It consists of 480 pages and includes two CDs. This is possibly the most comprehensive book yet written for any traditional Irish instrument. It is suitable for the beginner, right to the highly advanced player of Irish flute, tin whistle, or Boehm-system (modern) flute.

‘The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle’ will help you learn a compelling new approach to Irish ornamentation, it goes far beyond previous methods described in print. Contents include: a new simplified system for notating Irish ornamentation, 49 ornamentation exercises, essential advice for Boehm-system flute players from Joanie Madden (of Cherish the Ladies), Noel Rice, and Chris Abell. It helps you Learn to play the modern flute in a traditional Irish style, more eloquently with in-depth advice on breathing, articulation, phrasing, variation, and practice techniques.

There is thorough guidance on flute and tin whistle embouchure (tone production) and ergonomics (your physical relationship with the instrument). Grey gives advice on how to play in a relaxed way. This is vital information for the absolute beginner and advanced player alike.

There are thorough sections on Irish music theory and history. This will enlighten you on the music of the masters, with 27 meticulous transcriptions of great Irish flute and whistle performances; recorded and released between 1925 and 2001. These transcriptions bring to light, in marvellous detail, the ornamentation, phrasing, breathing, articulation, and variation styles of Matt Molloy (of The Chieftains,
The Bothy Band, and Planxty), Joanie Madden (of Cherish the Ladies), Seamus Egan (of Solas), Kevin Crawford (of Lunasa), Cathal McConnell (of The Boys of the Lough), Mary Bergin, Willie Clancy, Séamus Ennis, Micho Russell, John McKenna, Tom Morrison and eleven other important players. Along with the author's analysis of each performance, you'll find photographs and biographical information about each musician. These transcriptions present the first deep, analytical, and comparative look into the playing styles of past and present masters of Irish flute and tin whistle.

……essential reading for anyone interested in getting it right. Matt Molloy (Chieftains and the Bothy Band).

Mr. Wetyer says: this book is brilliantly detailed. It’s got a lot in it, so it is heavier to post than most other items in my shop.

Gary from Wiltshire says: I'm at the office at the moment (dammit) so can't give you a decent review until later, but even a cursory first glance screams that this is surely the definitive must-have guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle ever published in one volume.

Thank's Gary.

Could the last edition be improved upon? Yes! Here it is Book 2. A further comprehensive selection of 110 of the most popular and enduring session tunes from Ireland and around the world. Enhance your repertoire still further with a top up of jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, slides, airs and more. These tunes are suitable for all melody instruments and have the benefit of chords for guitar (and other chorded instruments).

Mr. Wetyer says: be the boss of that session, know all the new tunes first!

This is a further collection of 100 of Ireland’s best-loved songs and ballads. The songs are clearly printed – including all verses, melody line and chords. The accompanying CD features 7 eminent vocalists/instrumentalists, their CD soundtrack recording includes the first verse and chorus from 90 of the 100 songs featured in the book

Contains 110 Ireland’s favourite Polka’s and Slides. Guaranteed to enhance the repertoire of instrumental musicians either for folk dance, performance or lively music sessions. There are 98 Polkas and 12 Slides. This publication is well presented, tunes are written in traditional session keys (G, D & A) with clear melody lines and chords.

The enjoyment and functionality of this publication is further enhanced by the addition of the double CD played. All tunes are individually tracked on the recording (for instant access) and played at a moderate tempo for easy learning.

A super range of Songbooks. Each volume contains many surprises, such as Katie or The Homes of Donegal in this edition.

A super range of Songbooks. Each volume contains many surprises, such as The Fields of Athenry or Ride On in this one.

Continue to extend your session repertoire with another of Mally’s impressive ‘session tune’ books. Enduring Session tunes takes you a step further to keeping pace with the ever growing range of session material.

Here you will find the more popular jigs and reels to learn, including slip jigs, hornpipes, set dances and slides.

As always the book is faultlessly presented, containing clearly written tunes and chords. Due to precise research you can be confident that you have the accurate version of the tune.

Enter those music sessions with the confidence that you have all the key tunes as part of your repertoire. Mally has produced a great book, based on his extensive musical knowledge and experience.

Here you will find the most popular reels and jigs to get your teeth into, not forgetting slip jigs, hornpipes, set dances and slides.

The book is a real valuable resource, clearly written, containing chords session friendly keys. A contemporary collection of the most popular 100 tunes!

Continue to extend you session repertoire with yet another of Mally’s impressive ‘session tune’ books. '100 Evergreen Session Tunes’ takes you yet another step further to keeping pace with the vast range of session material.

The book follows the usual successful session format with lots of reels, some jigs and a few hornpipes.

‘Evergreen’ looks great, and has clearly written tunes and chords. You can be confident that you have the accurate version of the tune.

This is a real valuable collection of 100 Irish Ballads. It is thought to be Ireland’s most popular Ballad Book. The songs are clearly printed – including all verses, melody line and chords.

Without doubt, this is the definitive book which accurately describes all there is to know about playing the low whistle. The book has user friendly illustrations and text and all this is underpinned with the accompanying CD. When you have mastered the instrument there is also a tasteful selection of tunes to keep you occupied.

The additional information on Whistle Makers and Big Name Players broadens the appeal of this long awaited publication.

Mr. Wetyer says: aim high, get the low whistle book!