- Chiff and Fipple - http://www.chiffandfipple.com
A general site by Dale Wisely, the "Undisputed King of Internet Tin Whistle Journalism". It contains a very active message board, newsletter archives, a tune of the month, whistle reviews, and information and links for both novice and experienced whistlers. A little confusing to navigate, but it's really worth the effort to explore this site.
- Ceolas Tin Whistle Guide - http://www.ceolas.org/instruments/Tin.Whistle
Overview of the tin whistle by Gerard Manning. Introduction to the instrument, resources, recordings, and purchasing information. This document is rather old, so purchasing information is well out of date.
- Whistling Low - http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Studios/2186/whistle.html
The Internet guide to the alto and tenor tin whistle. History, technique, instrument descriptions, reviews, news, and links.
- Rob Greenway's Irish Flute Pages - http://www.geocities.com/feadanach/index.html
Though the site is about flute technique, the description of vibrato, breathing, and ornamentation, is directly applicable to whistle as well.
- Whistle Tutor - http://www.whistletutor.com
Tin whistle tutorial. Lessons and tips for performers of all levels of ability. [Tutorials use Flash]
- The Whistle Annex - http://www.geocities.com/whistleannex
Created by a beginning tinwhistler especially for beginning tinwhistlers, with links and guides to many whistling resources.
- Sessioneer Web Site - http://www.sessioneer.org/
A general site that includes a tin whistle guide, a tune archive, and reviews of recordings.
- Praise Whistlers Abroad - http://www.praisewhistlers.com/
Community and message board for fellowship of Christian whistle players, offering mp3 files and related links.
- The Scottish Whistle - http://www.nigelgatherer.com/whist.html
This site includes a large collection of Scottish tunes, an essay on whistling in Scottish music, and information on taking tin whistle classes in Scotland.
- Whistle Reviews by the Wandering Whistler - http://www.tinwhistler.com/music/reviews.asp
The largest collection of tin whistle reviews by a single reviewer. Each detailed review follows a similar structure and includes audio samples for comparison.
- The Flageolet Site - http://www.flageolets.com
The flageolet site deals with all aspects of the flageolet, an instrument which was the father of the modern tin whistle.
- Learning to Whistle - http://learningtowhistle.blogspot.com
Useful tips, observations, and experiences gained while learning to play the tin whistle, plus an extensive list of links. Updated regularly.
- Flutes and Pennywhistles - http://larkinthemorning.com/article.asp?AI=36&bhcd2=1126809616
Lark in the Morning's article on the care and feeding of flutes and pennywhistles.
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