Some Thoughts on the Irish Pennywhistle

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @Rayxl1
    @Rayxl1 8 лет назад +13

    I always think the penny whistle is a musical miracle. Such a simple and cheap instrument yet produces music of such quality and emotion often unsurpassed by far more expensive and complex instruments.

  • @ErikTheFlutemakerCom
    @ErikTheFlutemakerCom  12 лет назад +29

    A tin whistle is a penny whistle made out of tin. A wood pennywhistle is made of wood. A bamboo whistle is made with bamboo. Regards, Erik

  • @LynxGenisys
    @LynxGenisys Месяц назад +1

    I can't belive its been sooo mayny years, I've been comming back to just to uphold my continued enjoyment.
    That erie stretched out hollow vacant soul howl...

  • @bethel98
    @bethel98 12 лет назад +9

    I bought a penny whistle several years ago with the dream of learning to play Irish tunes. Over time, it sadly came to reside in my Desk Drawer of Broken Dreams and only pulled out to use as a back scratcher. Watching and listening to Erik made me ashamed to have neglected and abused (back scratcher) an object that makes such beautiful music. I will give it another try. Thank you, Erik.

    • @gypsyman535
      @gypsyman535 3 года назад +5

      Please take it back up. I have taken it up and bought a cheap clarke tin whistle not knowing if I myself would stick to it. I have make ok progress. I'm not musically gifted but I've made pretty good progress. Believe me if I can do it I promise you,you can!!

  • @BillGoose1313
    @BillGoose1313 12 лет назад +10

    I haven't been to the NY Renaissance Festival in many years - but seeing Erik perform was worth the price of admission by itself. He's exceptionally talented and is a genuinely nice guy. See him if/when you can.

  • @haraldgundersen7303
    @haraldgundersen7303 3 года назад +2

    Still love the intro after 12 years....

    • @ErikTheFlutemakerCom
      @ErikTheFlutemakerCom  3 года назад +1

      Yes! That song sold so many CD's back in the day I paid my house off 10 years earlier. Interesting how something can be on a song that moves people. The Titanic song had the world crying for months!

  • @AntonioKowatsch
    @AntonioKowatsch 8 лет назад +23

    I love this guy. He introduced me to the the magical world of Irish folk music.
    I'll be forever grateful for that.

  • @potatoskins87
    @potatoskins87 12 лет назад +1

    There is nothing like a good teacher! I loved this and I don't even play the pennywhistle or any kind of flute.

  • @fidhead1232
    @fidhead1232 8 лет назад +275

    he is like the bob ross of music

    • @nerdofgod4167
      @nerdofgod4167 8 лет назад +7

      ikr. anybody that makes instruments out of carbon fiber is a boss.

    • @thomaschilds8781
      @thomaschilds8781 5 лет назад +1

      I came here to write this, but you beat me to it

    • @lisaeverett9819
      @lisaeverett9819 2 года назад

      Exactly!

    • @thtpst7827
      @thtpst7827 2 года назад

      Lmfao 🤣 so true...

  • @jonneet2126
    @jonneet2126 7 лет назад +18

    At 63 I just ordered my first penny whistle. It comes with a small booklet also. After I get it and begin learning how to play it, I'll come back to this fine video.

  • @GeorgeAlexa
    @GeorgeAlexa 2 года назад +5

    My goodness. This video was made 14 years ago. Such talent. What is it about the sound that attracts us? Thank you so much.

  • @Thnielsen85
    @Thnielsen85 14 лет назад +3

    a wise old man once told me that the key to playing great music is to let it come from the heart, and i belive you found the key :) its fantastic to watch you play. you look so relaxed and joyfull, and the music is amazing.

  • @markbowles2382
    @markbowles2382 Год назад +2

    An musical instrument in the hands of a master is a wondrous thing to behold - thank you so much sir!

  • @sebastienschubert2991
    @sebastienschubert2991 3 года назад +1

    Getting back on the flute wagon I watch this video everytime for inspiration

  • @frankbags462
    @frankbags462 7 лет назад +34

    this dude is awesome. i should be doing homework but this is way more interesting

  • @ZebaNaqvi
    @ZebaNaqvi 8 лет назад +1

    One of my favorite videos. Would love to meet a person like him.

  • @mikerope5785
    @mikerope5785 4 года назад +6

    i taught myself penny whistle too, it's really fun and sounds beautiful.
    basically Dorian mode of the Major scale is 'the celtic sound' as far as I know.
    You have an excellent way of expressing with this instrument.

  • @cristineees
    @cristineees 9 лет назад +18

    It was a really professional useful sound advice which we cant get on most of the videos in RUclips

  • @marklorenfahey4942
    @marklorenfahey4942 6 лет назад +3

    Inspirational teaching from an inspirational Irishman. Thank you Erik for sharing this gift of joy with us!

  • @malahamavet
    @malahamavet 6 лет назад +2

    And here we are, 10 years later... and this video it's just great

  • @danmolnar9751
    @danmolnar9751 7 лет назад +5

    Erik, you have no idea how many hours of enjoyment you have given me with the D penny whistle that I purchased from you. I love this whistle and I love the sound it produces. Thank you!

  • @Canuckmom128
    @Canuckmom128 11 лет назад +6

    Eric ..you rock. Your rule of 5 is awesome, and you are an excellent teacher. I learned more from your ten minute video than from some books. Thanks

  • @istvankrisztiankalincsak2790
    @istvankrisztiankalincsak2790 8 лет назад +1

    Thank you, Sir! An exceptional musician and an awesome teacher meets in your person, you remind me of the wise Bards I knew many lives ago....

  • @LowSkillSurvival
    @LowSkillSurvival 5 лет назад +2

    Finally, found this video again. T'was almost a decade since i viewed it the first time.

  • @stretchchi
    @stretchchi 3 года назад +1

    I ordered one of your whistles as a Christmas present to myself and I seriously can’t put it down. I LOVE it. Thank you for sharing your gift with me!

  • @ErikTheFlutemakerCom
    @ErikTheFlutemakerCom  11 лет назад +2

    Yes all penny whistles. The one you first hear in the song at the beginning is the D whistle not seen in the video but available on my website.
    Regards, Erik

  • @thomaswhyte5107
    @thomaswhyte5107 3 года назад +1

    I've just got one for my birthday, truly a beautiful sounding instrument.

  • @anjknelson9013
    @anjknelson9013 2 года назад

    Thank you for making this video. You make it seem easy to learn. I have just ordered a Woodi C and D (they come together) and a Dixon low D, which will arrive here in December (2022). I love your sounds! AND the stringed instruments on the wall behind you. Thanks again.

  • @darkfiling123
    @darkfiling123 10 лет назад +1

    Wow, I just discoved the irish pennywhistle ! And i'm totally in love ! Sure I will buy one ! Thanks !! Your video is a real pleasure

  • @Bendito2006
    @Bendito2006 16 лет назад +1

    I'll be getting one soon and this video has been sooo helpful!!! It makes me even more excited about learning the Penny Whistle! What a joyous thing!

  • @pauthomp
    @pauthomp 7 лет назад

    He is so expert he makes it all look soooo easy ... Amazingly astonishing

  • @workwithnature
    @workwithnature 9 лет назад +10

    You are a funny guy and you present this video so well.
    Cheers :)

  • @scetin8184
    @scetin8184 4 года назад

    Hi this is Selcen after 12 years later. Omg this is amazing! Im gonna try to explain what kind of amazing. I was following your youtube videos in 2008 ~2010, i was into the irish flute in those days... because of this video 😀 then today years years later, i heard a flute voice. Than i remember you! 💫 hey! There was a flute maker and his name is ...Erik!😀 than i searched and found you. And i want to say Hello from Turkey!😀 nice to remember and see you again. Have a nice day Mr. Flute Maker! ♥️ i hope when somebody read it, put a smile on their face as i do now😁 (dude 12 years! This is amazing)

    • @ErikTheFlutemakerCom
      @ErikTheFlutemakerCom  4 года назад

      Hi Selcen: It is nice to know many have enjoyed our work, music and videos all around the world. I wish you all the best! God bless you, Erik the flutemaker

  • @DrN77777
    @DrN77777 11 лет назад +1

    you are amazing and charming! I really want to go buy one of these now!!!

  • @michaelpetersson2931
    @michaelpetersson2931 10 лет назад +3

    Hi there.
    My name is Michael and im from Sweden.
    Im a saxophon Player but i just get my first tin whistle.
    I love your way to play.
    In my dreams i really would like to play like you on the whistle.

  • @DoctorSweetman
    @DoctorSweetman 13 лет назад

    I got an Irish whistle the other day just for the soul purpose of playing Irish music. This video will help me out greatly. thanks so much!

  • @Luke-it5oz
    @Luke-it5oz Год назад

    I watched this video 10 years ago and immediately purchased his D Whistle. The import tax into the UK was steep but I love it and still play it regularly. It still has that charred wood smell at the finger holes. The first song I learned was Eriks own Forest of Dreams.

  • @simonbaker9909
    @simonbaker9909 9 лет назад

    Thanks for the wonderful, giving presentation!

  • @kingofkards91
    @kingofkards91 16 лет назад +1

    Very nice! I love hearing jazz on the pennywhistle. So interesting!!

  • @StudioTerrafemina
    @StudioTerrafemina 8 лет назад +1

    Dear Mr. Engaging Kind Wonderfull. You are teaching our son Eli (8) to play the penny whistle. He is doing well . . . thank you very much Sir! Warmest regards from Vancouver Island :)

    • @ErikTheFlutemakerCom
      @ErikTheFlutemakerCom  8 лет назад +1

      Awesome! Go Eli!!!! And Blessings from the bamboo garden in Florida. Erik the flutemaker

  • @lovepeacejoy8869
    @lovepeacejoy8869 6 лет назад

    I purchased my first D flute a few weeks ago and I am making progress. You inspire me Eric, thanks for the awesome tutorial and tips.

  • @blainesenior9981
    @blainesenior9981 7 лет назад

    I truly love your approach to this lesson. Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @phantomgmg533
    @phantomgmg533 6 лет назад

    you give me much more of a great understanding to doing self taught and i wish you could show much much more or give me more tips thanks Erik so much

  • @Danielblco0
    @Danielblco0 8 лет назад +9

    What a lovely man, I'm buying a whistle tomorrow!

  • @datura1983
    @datura1983 11 лет назад +30

    nothing in the world puts me in the zone more than beautiful celtic music, whether its the more subtle beautiful naturey stuff or the uplifting dance music with the violins, i just love all of it :) must be my celtic ancestry. i have to visit ireland one day. i been to england down in devon and the landscapes look so much alike and devon has a lot of celtic people there, but i really want to visit the source next time :) it was a weird feeling being in devon because so many people looked like me!! lol.. lots of fair skinned blue/green eyed people :) i think its good for people to visit places where their ancestors are from :)
    it felt like going home to a place i never lived, but it felt like home. ive missed that ever since. still cry about it sometimes... they were so nice and so down to earth.. they didnt have the aggressive rat race american mentality that i live in everyday where people are always rude, loud and pushy. i live in baltimore, so its like that all the time here and i just cant ever feel settled here.. its never felt like home even though born and raised here. just dont relate.

    • @stephenaholmes10
      @stephenaholmes10 10 лет назад

      Agreed, from a fellow Celt :)

    • @CapnPhry
      @CapnPhry 7 лет назад +2

      datura1983 I agree completely. It's like a stirring in the blood that others don't seem to comprehend.

    • @Adam-jk8mb
      @Adam-jk8mb 7 лет назад +2

      datura1983 I'm Irish it's nice here

    • @robertjohnevans1674
      @robertjohnevans1674 6 лет назад +1

      Ah your missing something special, I'm Welsh living in Wales but I had a grandfather who was born Ireland , you must have heard of the Irish welcome it's true, I live a ferry ride away but what a different country Ireland is the people are so friendly its unreal , if possible try and get over to the west of Ireland magical the bars will have proper music there, love Ireland always will special.

    • @craigwilliams9279
      @craigwilliams9279 6 лет назад +2

      I feel the same way.... I am a mix of Irish, Welsh and Manx. I just get lost in in Celtic music so easily... I hear it and instantly think "this is MY music."

  • @nethyartist
    @nethyartist 2 года назад

    I have a Clarke tin whistle in the key of D. I bought this well over 45 years ago and It still plays well enough for me and because I keep it where it is easily accessible, it is certainly the most used musical instrument that I possess. However, if I were 47 instead of 87, I would be lusting after one of Erik's creations. I have had a Mini Sax for a few years now and get great enjoyment from this too and suggest that his demonstrations of all the instruments that he produces are worth checking out.
    Thank you for all of the inspirational videos that you show, Erik.

    • @ErikTheFlutemakerCom
      @ErikTheFlutemakerCom  2 года назад

      Thanks for the sweet letter. All the best to you, Erik the flutemaker

  • @insightvideo6136
    @insightvideo6136 3 года назад

    I can tell you that this man’s instruments are amazing! Thank you Erik!

  • @sshepard5222
    @sshepard5222 4 года назад

    You make everything so magical!

  • @nerueru5756
    @nerueru5756 10 лет назад

    As a person who doesn't play, I am very grateful for your informative and entertaining video.

  • @j.m.mitterando471
    @j.m.mitterando471 8 лет назад +1

    I just can't help it. I love watching your videos. Educational and entertaining. ERik, you're quite the character!!! One of these days I'll save up enough to buy one more of your instruments!

  • @Wedkog
    @Wedkog 12 лет назад +1

    I have it ;) and my name is also Erik :D it's a good whistle, I can recommend it! but as you may not know, the first whistle he plays with is at least in key C or maybe key B..

  • @jophielnicholls276
    @jophielnicholls276 8 лет назад +3

    absolutely adore your video Erik the flute maker! I am a woodwind enthusiast, play flute, ocarina, penny whistle is a distant ambition of mine, (my flute is broken at the moment) so I have my penny whistle to play around with, love your style

  • @MongoSoose
    @MongoSoose 3 года назад

    Wow! I noticed your a genius and I hope people see that...I’m so privileged... With respect, Your instruments will be a fortune in the future when you leave your legacy to live on....That’s the Artist I see.

  • @ciscojulian5552
    @ciscojulian5552 8 лет назад

    thank you for this video, I love all types of music including Scottish/Irish music. My blood line goes back to Hawaiian Scottish Irish on my mom side and Filipino Spanish Peruvian on my dad side. My dad was a musician and could play all types of insturments but would never teach us any of his music talent. So now I’m self-taught playing various instrument including guitar, ukulele, American Indian flute and now I’m going to teach my self the tin flute and came across your video which I appreciate it a lot. I do go to the Scottish High land games in Northern California and enjoy the sound of the Irish music that is played there. Thank you again and Much Aloha for the lesson on learning the Penny whistle

  • @ShaneIrwin7
    @ShaneIrwin7 10 месяцев назад

    This was golden. Thank you. So glad I watched. You have a way.

  • @mouthfulloffeces
    @mouthfulloffeces 12 лет назад

    Man, you are great ! Been a Musician for 34 years (guitar, piano) just bought my 1st Pennywhistle in D and it's killing me, Mary had a little lamb is kickin' my butt ! Thanks for the awesome lesson !

  • @AuroraSnowflake
    @AuroraSnowflake 12 лет назад

    ..Sounds from heaven....i feel so wonderful listening to that......

  • @Brightstar27
    @Brightstar27 14 лет назад

    That thing sounds like like it is opening a rift into another wolrd when you play it... it echoes beautifully!! I love it.

  • @edwardmorton6691
    @edwardmorton6691 6 лет назад

    The magic 5 theory is quite interesting and works very well for making something up on the spot to impress your mates. Great tips all round from a very generous gentleman.

  • @Doobster67
    @Doobster67 8 лет назад

    I am just starting to learn the whistle and this has helped, thank you.

  • @JerseyGriff
    @JerseyGriff 12 лет назад

    i could listen to this all day, its just fantastic

  • @juliasutter6996
    @juliasutter6996 7 лет назад

    I love your bits of humor, great video!

  • @ErikTheFlutemakerCom
    @ErikTheFlutemakerCom  13 лет назад

    @Aj935 Hello, here are the Penny Whistles used in the you tube clip , the first one you hear but do not see is the "D" whistle, the next whistle you see is the Bamboo "A" dark & carved, and the next one you see is a "C" bamboo one, but we dont sell that one anymore, we only sell "C" Wood Whisltes. Hope that helps! Erik

  • @levi033
    @levi033 13 лет назад +2

    I'm love with that Irish stuff. And you are such a nice person Erik. Thank you for sharing these miracles. By the way, I startred to play flute because of you. :)

  • @alexyorgy1509
    @alexyorgy1509 9 лет назад

    you fill me with joy. you look like angel in human being I love you man thanks and God bless you

  • @halfacat1
    @halfacat1 13 лет назад

    that sounds beautiful... that tone...

  • @gamer-ff6mh
    @gamer-ff6mh 11 лет назад

    So beautiful Erik... you play it so peacefully and passionately... it is like swimming on waves... inspiring music... Certainly, you love what u r doing ... :)

  • @kimwhite8877
    @kimwhite8877 3 года назад

    An absolutely lovely sound!!! Just wish to learn to play like you do!! I can feel the music, to the point my husband is making whistles out of recyclables, Thank you x

  • @shiningrain1
    @shiningrain1 7 лет назад

    Utterly Delightful thank you.

  • @Izeldrak
    @Izeldrak 11 лет назад

    Beautiful playing

  • @DCMerkle
    @DCMerkle 13 лет назад

    I'm always thinking that I want to learn to play the penny whistle. You made it seem all so easy that I now know that I really want to learn to play, Now it's figuring out which one to buy for the beginner.

  • @SavageInsight
    @SavageInsight 13 лет назад

    @JoshuaLandonTM People have forgotten no matter how technical a song, music is the connection of tone, feeling, emotion, sincerity and communication with everything that's out there and inside.
    I could hear music when I was really little in the way "random noise" resonated, wind, light, the feeling of people coming alive when they laughed or smiled - it went away when I learned how to play, and I'm 27 now and just coming back with it

  • @starsprinkels
    @starsprinkels 15 лет назад

    You are so awesome. Love it. Good teacher.

  • @Charlie_127
    @Charlie_127 Год назад

    You are a very good teacher. Thankyou!

  • @Andreas-Fischer-1965
    @Andreas-Fischer-1965 12 лет назад

    I watch this video again and again since i found it the first time, its very good made (you are an entertainer). Those are beautifull whistles and music and this video is inspiering. And it makes one wish to have whistles and or flutes made by you

  • @bveracka
    @bveracka 8 лет назад +6

    This is probably the most insight you could ever pack into ten minutes; AND you deliver it so well. Excellent video!
    Now that I've spent a bit of time with my Clarke D whistle, I think I may treat myself to one of your more fancy (and likely much better sounding) bamboo whistles. I'm also a big fan bamboo in general. In the suburbs it's a great plant to "build" a nice "wall" between you and any unruly neighbors =) ..and then someone like yourself uses the stuff to fashion a great whistle! ~Best Regards from Cape Cod, MA

    • @Felipe-pd8xh
      @Felipe-pd8xh 8 лет назад

      +Brandon Veracka why these flags?

    • @bveracka
      @bveracka 8 лет назад

      Felipe Oliveira Each one represents my ancestral nationalities. I'm American though; and a 3rd generation American for most all nationalities except Ireland & Scotland. I just thought it'd be a cool avatar.

  • @ibro246
    @ibro246 16 лет назад

    Thank you for sharing. I hope this video will impruve my pennywhistle playing. Thank you very much!

  • @vinni3romer0
    @vinni3romer0 11 лет назад

    Totally going to buy one of your whistles

  • @Wullamudulla
    @Wullamudulla 8 лет назад +1

    I recieved my Penny Whitle in C yesterday and have been playing for a few hours now. I can happily recommend this flute to anyone who is trying to decide whether to get one. It is well made, sturdy and the bamboo is rather pretty. It sounds great.
    Also the bag it comes with it worth mention because it is quite thick so as to protect the whislte, but also pretty in its own right (It has a South American(?) design).
    The shipping process was also extremly quick. I ordered and had received within a week despite me being in Australia and Erik the Flutemaker being based in Florida.

    • @ErikTheFlutemakerCom
      @ErikTheFlutemakerCom  8 лет назад +1

      The C whistle has a sweet spirit. And that would be exotic Cocobolo wood. Grows on the Pacific rim between Mexico and Nicaragua. I also make them in Carbon Fiber now too. Thanks for the kind words, Erik the flutemaker

  • @TTrmetal
    @TTrmetal 16 лет назад

    tinwhistle has an amazing sound. thanks for the tips. Your website is very insteresting also.

  • @mdemusica944
    @mdemusica944 9 лет назад

    so beautiful sound

  • @danieltabarcea5792
    @danieltabarcea5792 7 лет назад

    I found Amazing Grace played by you!
    God bless you and your ministy!

  • @SPOOK0991
    @SPOOK0991 14 лет назад

    @Plasma250 The whistle is his own. Erik is an amazing musician as well as a builder. And I recommend going with your Gut. Most Irish whistle tunes will be in the key of D. But the key of A is an amazing key for writing your own tunes. But since you are a beginner I personally would recommend a D. Because you can learn some of the classic Irish tunes and kind of pave the way for your own tune in the future. Remember, The style you start with now will always shine through your own tunes. Mind that

  • @BeepieBee
    @BeepieBee 11 лет назад

    You have convinced to take up this as a third instrument! I love these so much and they are so beautiful! Thanks so much!

  • @Hellizw2
    @Hellizw2 8 лет назад

    Amazing play :o...
    Jut got chills all over!

  • @annavi13
    @annavi13 14 лет назад

    @Dancegirl144
    I think the same, when I hear it, I see a green mountain, wit little houses, looks like The Shire, You know?
    It's so wonderful the music from this Whistle, I want to buy one... Maybe for Christmas... :D

  • @cbrusharmy
    @cbrusharmy 14 лет назад

    Absolutely brilliant!

  • @RVMortimer
    @RVMortimer 13 лет назад

    I really liked this. GREAT JOB! Very straightforward yet entertaining. I will very much like to see more of your videos when I can squeeze the time. You sir have a veritable philosopher's gift of teaching. Amazing! First time seeing this video, and I do enjoy the tin whistle / irish whistle / penny whistle. (listening to, have not purchased one 'yet') I find this video instruction very enjoyable.

  • @lonnieke
    @lonnieke 5 лет назад +2

    I made a lot of bamboo flutes using your box, thanks Erik!

  • @Temich1000
    @Temich1000 11 лет назад

    Such beautiful playing! Thank you!

  • @corinnatauschke8104
    @corinnatauschke8104 4 года назад

    I Love this video!!! Soooo great! And inspired!!

  • @marksimmonds6690
    @marksimmonds6690 10 лет назад

    I feel so inspired to learn this haunting and and joyous instrument thank you for all your time and all best wishes -now to find a nice penny whistle :)

    • @ErikTheFlutemakerCom
      @ErikTheFlutemakerCom  10 лет назад

      Hi Mark: You might want to visit our website. We ofer D and C whistles at erik the flutemaker . com

  • @mtgemperor
    @mtgemperor 11 лет назад

    the whole song can be purchased either through itunes or Amazon music.
    Search for the song "Forest of Dreams" by Erik the Flutemaker.

  • @lindareese4579
    @lindareese4579 3 года назад

    Hi Erick..I'm going to buy your Irish flute next...

  • @Argyll9846
    @Argyll9846 10 лет назад +1

    Great stuff mate - lots of smiles here and lot I learned. Thanks!
    Even though there is some sound production going on here I can hear the richness of tone in your whistle.

  • @liberator206
    @liberator206 6 лет назад +1

    Beautiful!

  • @minnifer
    @minnifer 12 лет назад

    This man is a new hero of mine. I'm getting a good tin whistle as soon as possible.

  • @INDYOSKARS
    @INDYOSKARS 3 года назад

    Thanks Erik, wonderful video, blessings to you and yours and
    you all have a very merry Christmas.
    Have you done a video playing "God rest ye merry gentlemen"
    on the minor flute ? If not please do.

  • @enoch4499
    @enoch4499 2 года назад

    I got my feadog tin whistle and have found myself also leaning toward this 5 rule. Just sounds and feels right and leaves room for opportunities.

  • @boand6129
    @boand6129 9 лет назад

    Thank you for your lesson. It was good for me..