Various
The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786687596
- author:
- Various
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mel Bay
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 1.1 x 27.9 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Music, , Various,The Es
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox by Grey E. Larsen is a comprehensive guide for tin whistle players seeking to improve their skills in Irish music. This book provides an in-depth introduction to traditional Irish music, covering scales and modes, dance tune types, historical roots of whistle playing, and advice on learning by ear. Thorough instruction, exercises, and musical examples are included, covering topics from basic techniques such as holding, fingering, breathing, and blowing, to advanced ornamentation, phrasing, and variations. A unique approach to understanding and notating ornamentation is also featured, making this book an invaluable resource for players of all levels. The book includes access to online audio and a companion audio recording, allowing readers who don't read music to follow along with the exercises and examples.