How Do You Play A Penny Whistle?
A penny whistle, also known as a tin whistle, is a simple wind instrument that produces smooth, melodic tones. Penny whistles are fun to play and simple to learn. They come in a variety of lengths, depending upon the type. The most common of these, played by the Irish in their traditional music, is the D penny whistle. Here’s how you can quickly learn to play the penny whistle to impress your family and friends with a newfound musical skill that will keep them entertained. Familiarize yourself with the note holes on your penny whistle and the different finger positions that create different notes. The best way to do that is to get a penny-whistle fingering chart, available at local bookstores and free online (see resources). A fingering chart is a graphical representation of a penny whistle that uses dark circles to indicate holes you cover and white circles to indicate holes left uncovered to produce various notes. There are only six holes on a penny whistle, so learning the notes is
