This is a type of end-blown flute, made in the British Isles for hundreds of years. Also sometimes called the tin whistle or Irish whistle, the common name came about because small whistles made of tin could be purchased for a penny. These flutes are usually tuned to the key of D, with the less common Low Whistle being built to sound an octave lower. Hand-carved wooden Irish whistles can be quite expensive.
Related Articles:
1
Martin John Mayer OM-13E vs. OMC-13E
2
Epiphone Prophecy Les Paul: A Modern Guitar for Every Guitarist?
3
Tone King Royce Tri-tube Preamp Demo
4
Heavy, Light, or Just Right? Why Guitar Weight Matters to Players
5
“Why Teach?” | Bernth on Self-improvement, Technique & Empowering Next-gen Players
6
“Why Marshall?” | Jared James Nichols on Sound, Character & His Favorite Amp
7
Crumar Burn Deep Dive: The Ultimate Rotary Speaker Pedal?
8
The Best Black Friday Studio & Recording Deals at Sweetwater
Inspiration. Information. Passion.
Being music makers ourselves, we love geeking out on all things gear. From the tweakiest techniques to the biggest ideas, our experts work hard to constantly supply inSync with a steady stream of helpful, in-depth demos, reviews, how-tos, news, and interviews. With over 28,000 articles and counting, inSync is your FREE resource for breaking news, reviews, demos, interviews, and more.