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 Nickel 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 from black depending upon stock levels.

An unbeatable package at an unbeatable price. The book is eminently suitable for children. Lots of accessible material aided by a soundtrack CD to accompany exercises. There are some nice touches – basic music theory, whistle scale songs and also tips on taping up tone holes to accelerate early learning. There’s much more – but it can also be a good aid to someone teaching the whistle to 6 to 10 year olds.

Good content and value.

The whistle included is a Clarke Meg. Simple no fuss whistle – good size for 6 to 10 years olds and older.

A well-balanced tutor package.

The pack includes the rare two-piece Clare High D Whistle (brass with red head), a very practical instrument. It has many qualities, it is pocket sized (breaks down into two pieces), and is also easy to tune. It sounds great too and is also one of our best selling two-piece whistles.

The book (How To Play The Irish Tin Whistle, New Edition) is written especially for those who cannot read music. The author John Ryan (County Kerry), who didn’t learn to play a whistle until later in life, includes great Irish tunes along with clear explanations of technique and ornamentation. Tunes include: Ryan’s Favourite, The Clareman’s Hornpipe, The Foxhunter, and The Mountain Road. There are more.

The content of the book clearly explains how to play, without the academic rigour of using music notation. So you non-readers, worry not because there is not a crotchet or semi-quaver in sight!

Also, this pocket sized book is made more comprehensive by the inclusion of the newly produced companion CD. This product combines, simplicity, value and thorough planning! John is now a leading scholar of the whistle and knows more than most how to get a message for instrumental tuition across to the pupil.

To top off this special package, we have added a pocket carrier (designed by Mr. Wetyer’s Whistle Carrier Design Team) that has two separate compartments for the Clare (mouthpiece & body). It folds neatly and has a Velcro fastening to hold the bag together safely in a closed position.

The weight displayed is the gross weight of the total package.

Please note that we cannot guarantee the colour of the head – it may be red or green.

**Colour and material of carrier may vary.

A simple and affordable starting package. Consisting of a Meg D Whistle, the impressive Bill Ochs Tutor Book with Tutor CD too.

A no nonsense way to get started - all packaged together and ready to go!

A pack that combines all that you need to get started. A tutor book, a demonstration CD and a Feadog D Whistle. All of these items have been designed to be used together.

Save yourself the hassle of shopping around for these separate items, here they are together!

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Please note that the bag is no longer provided but a telescopic whistle carrier is now supplied.