Fifes, Recorders, and Crystal Flutes

Our largest flute produces deep and beautiful mellow tones. This flute is highly recommended for the adult professional and novice players alike. The D flute is the easiest to play providing the finger holes can be sealed properly. The larger embouchure hole requires less air. The D flute’s tone is deeper and mellower than our smaller flutes. Select from available styles.

Clarke Celtic Tin Whistle

The melodies and lyrics of the music of the Celtic nations reflect their lives and their history. In their music can be found nostalgia for their loves and hates; their battles and victories; the beauty of their countryside and their longing for it when they have to leave it; the fun and joy of their comic outlook on life - birth, marriage and death; as well as the ideal accompaniment for the vast array of dances.

One cannot hear a slow air played with depth of feeling on a tinwhistle by a true Celt without being drawn into, and sharing, the emotions expressed by the player.

When Robert Clarke invented the Tinwhistle in 1843, little did he know that it would become the perfect wind instrument to be played universally in all the Celtic lands. It can be heard in concert halls, broadcasts, churches and, above all, especially in Ireland, in the pubs.

It is easy to play; inexpensive; and can be carried so as to be available for performances on all occasions.

The Clarke Celtic Tinwhistle in the Key of D comes with its own fingering chart and five traditional Celtic tunes, one each from Wales, Scotland and Brittany and two from Ireland. The whistle comes decorated with a Celtic Knot and is individually gift boxed.

Clarke Original Penny Whistle in C

In the key of C. Comes with a Fingering Chart and a few songs to get you started. Comes boxed. No other whistle can match the original Clarke Penny Whistle's clear, flute-like tone quality. Constructed of tin-plate with a wooden plug in the mouthpiece. The traditional conical bore has been retained to give the instrument its unique sound. The Tinwhistle is a simple, traditional instrument, ideal for popular and folk music but it is also suitable for a much wider musical repertoire. It is just as good for solo playing as in ensemble with other instruments; and can be played by children, youth or adults alike.

Clarke Original Penny Whistle in D

In the key of D. Comes with a Fingering Chart and a few songs to get you started. Comes boxed. No other whistle can match the original Clarke Penny Whistle's clear, flute-like tone quality. Constructed of tin-plate with a wooden plug in the mouthpiece. The traditional conical bore has been retained to give the instrument its unique sound. The Tinwhistle is a simple, traditional instrument, ideal for popular and folk music but it is also suitable for a much wider musical repertoire. It is just as good for solo playing as in ensemble with other instruments; and can be played by children, youth or adults alike.

Tom Maguire’s classic method has inspired and introduced countless players to the joys of the tin whistle and the Learn to Play The Irish Tin Whistle Green Pack contains everything you need in one!

There is an authentic D-tuning Feadog original Irish whistle that you will be able to play right away with the special arrangements and instructions. The fabulously inclusive book and CD of demonstration music comprises the complete instruction for learning this traditional instrument. All the basic skills are featured here, from holding the whistle, body and hand posture and position to rudimentary music theory. It is an uncomplicated and user-friendly guide, suitable for beginners of all ages.

A section of familiar airs and traditional dance tunes, which are combined with easy step-by-step instructions; well known nursery rhymes as examples, diagrams, illustrations and a section of symbols.

The CD contains great demonstration performances of the songs to give you a taste of the flavour of this music and listen to how they should sound to help you learn.

Learning to Play the Hall Crystal Flute

This instructional book describes the basic skills necessary to play the flute. It covers the methods for holding the flute, producing a sound, playing the lower and upper registers, single, double and triple tonguing, staccato notes, changing octaves, half tones, and several songs and exercises for the Hall Crystal Flute. Can also be purchased together with companion CD.

Lurgan Celtic Hall Crystal Flute

Three ornate Celtic knot work bands accent the clear glass flute. Select from available styles.

McBrides Whistles are crafted in the tradition of Irish artisans. Available in D and C, they are the choice of professional traditional musicians. This very popular whistle is made from high quality brass and produces a warm full tone. It comes with an instructional leaflet.