Basic Tin Whistle Ornamentation: The Swallowtail Jig

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Hey friends! Today's lesson is a tin whistle tutorial, but also applies to flute players (anyone using a simple six-hole system instrument). We are using the popular session jig "The Swallowtail" (in E minor) to learn about taps, cuts, and rolls. We'll go through the nitty-gritty technical details of how to execute each articulation, and discuss where and how to use them in the tune (and in other melodies in general). As a bonus feature, I'll show you some variations that I use in this tune for some extra spice!
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[@greadore]

Thanks, a good and informative video for newbies on incorporating cuts, taps and rolls in this tune. Very helpful.

[@SandraSElam]

Thanks, Kevin, for unpacking the Swallowtail Jig and demonstrating cuts, taps, and rolls. You gave very clear explanations, understandable even for a non-whistle player. I learned something! ❤

[@user-ef3be6gy2d]

Hello from Russia. Thank you so much. You are the one hwo explained well about irish ornaments. I'm learning recorder for 3 mounth

[@petterfuhre17]

Yours are the kind of tutorial that helps to move from beginner to intermediate and from intermediate to advanced in no time -- if we're willing to invest practice time. Am definitely becoming a patreon.

[@KevinElamMusic]

Thanks so much for the comment. Really glad you enjoyed the lesson. Looking forward to seeing you over on patreon!

[@manuelgonzales6483]

Just got my Busker D tin Whistle. Perfect timing 😀❤

[@michaelknight6905]

You play beautifully!!

[@petterfuhre17]

About cuts: I like your advice to use left hand ring finger, not because of sound, but because I think it eases us into next-level ornament, crans on low and high D. You did use crans a couple of times when playing at speed, e.g. at 26:30, but that's for the next video, right? Already looking forard to it! ;-)

[@markc1234golf]

I think i'm gonna cheat with this one haha record slow and then play back faster ;) i can do cuts but not rolls cause of the taps for some reason i can't get into the swing of that. Been playing for a year and half do you think it'll come with time??

[@KevinElamMusic]

Yes. Practice the tap movement every day. remember the motion has to be very quick but super relaxed. You'll get it!

[@markc1234golf]

@@KevinElamMusic thanks for the encouragement :)

[@colby6603]

😬 'promosm'