Show threadTinker ☀️3h ago

I had a chance to sit in on my first Irish session last weekend!!!

I didn't play as I only know one jig and I'm not able to play it very fast yet (I'm at 160BPM with the Swallowtail Jig) right now working towards 200BPM).

So I introduced myself and then sat at a closeby table and drank some beer while listening to the session. It went on for two hours and I took good notes and enjoyed myself quite thoroughly.

Cool thing happened!!!

After the session was over, folks sat with me and we got to know each other. They gave me tips and encouraged me to keep practicing.

After a bit, I pulled out my whistle and played the Swallowtail Jig, to show them where I was at. And get this!!! A fiddle player heard me start playing and pulled out his fiddle and plucked along with me!

That's the first time I've played with anyone else! It's a simple thing, but I can't express how elated I was.

They invited me to sit with them next time. Knowing full well I'm a proper beginner and learner with only a single jig under my belt. It's driven me to make sure I practice each day. I don't want to let them down and it's a wonderful thing to look forward to each month.

#irishMusic #tinWhistle #session #sessionMusicians

Tinker ☀️Apr 8

I've been enjoying learning the Irish Whistle / Tin Whistle. Bought a very inexpensive $15 USD whistle and been tooling on it for a couple of months learning off of free youtube videos.

I suck at it but I really enjoy it and want to continue learning.

So since I'm sticking with it, I figure I ought to take some lessons. Gonna sign up with https://oaim.ie .

Also looking at getting an "expensive" tin whistle. Looking at some between $150 to $250 USD for a single high D whistle.

As an aside, I really have enjoyed listening to the Uilleann Pipes and looked into how much a cheap set would cost...

...nope. Gonna stick with my penny whistle. 😅 (at least for now 😝)

#tinWhistle #irishMusic #uilleannPipes #tradMusic

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Andrew WigglesworthFeb 22

So, I'm back home and settling down with a teapot of Earl Grey, a melodeon and some tin whistles. It's music practice time!

Incidentally, I've had this song going round in my head all day (trying not to burst into it in public):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJg0RGHAiUM

#melodeon #tinwhistle #FolkMusic

Boston Harbour

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SolseturFeb 6

I took leave to pack my study. Progress is slow cos I get distracted by like. My tin whistle collection. Was tooting random tunes on them (still in excellent condition!)

#tinwhistle #music #instruments

Show threadAdmiral BademeisterFeb 2

Projekt: Ein neuer Song pro Monat schreitet voran. Den "Drunken Sailor" aus dem Januar kann ich inzwischen leidlich gut spielen, er kommt jetzt auf die Dauerliste zum Üben. Ganz neu im Februar ist jetzt "Spanish Ladies". Klappt fürs erste Mal schon erstaunlich gut, man erkennts sogar schon. Nur das Tempo in der zweiten Hälfte bekomme ich noch nicht wirklich hin. #Tinwhistle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PXcgmgvzHc

Spanish Ladies

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Admiral BademeisterJan 29
Passend zur heutigen #Tinwhistle Session kam dann endlich auch der lang erwartete #RobertBurns-Sammelband an. Diesem berühmten Schotten haben wir nicht nur Auld Lang Syne zu verdanken, sondern noch viel viel mehr. Grad schon kurz reingelesen und direkt Spaß gehabt. Könnte ein neuer Lieblingsautor werden. 😄
Show threadAdmiral BademeisterJan 22
Yes! Eben endlich das erste Mal seit ich wieder regelmäßig #Tinwhistle übe mein liebstes "Londonderry Air" völlig fehlerfrei und präsentabel gespielt. Ich mag den Flow dieser Melodie einfach und inzwischen bekomme ich auch endlich die zweite Oktave halbwegs sauber hin. Selbst auf meiner Low D gingen heute die ersten paar Takte halbwegs, bevor meine rechte Hand sich weigerte weiterzumachen. 😄 (Muss mich aber vielleicht doch mal nach besseren Modellen umsehen.)
James KeoghJan 18
Three weeks to go until #Cambridge #Tradfest
https://cambridgetradfest.co.uk/
Had fun last year and planning to be there at least on the Saturday
#IrishTrad #TinWhistle
Cambridge TradFest

A weekend of Irish music and dance on Mill Road

Cambridge TradFest
Show threadAdmiral BademeisterJan 5
Wollte euch doch erstmal meine kleine #Tinwhistle Familie vorstellen - von unten nach oben in der Reihenfolge der Adoption:
1. Clarke Original; billig & solide, Liebling
2. Clarke Sweettone; günstig & weich, ok
3. Dixon DX006 Alu; teuer, schrill & groß, meh
4. Dixon Low D; sonorer Fingerzerstörer, meh
5. Clark Original GP; teurer & zickig, aber gut
JesJan 3

Cat is preparing to perform a recent song by one of his favourite Blåhaj adopter streamers. As Gaeilge.

#blahaj #Irish #tinWhistle