Deluxe Whistle Starter Set
A Whistle Shop Exclusive!
We've put together what we believe is
the perfect starter set for someone that has never played a musical instrument
and doesn't have any experience reading sheetmusic. This set includes two
whistles, two tutorial books, and two accompanying CDs.
Owning at least two whistles is a good idea for a
few different reasons. Each whistle has it's own individual voice - you'll find that some
tunes sound better using one whistle, while others sound better on a different one. Also,
if you're having a specific problem while learning (not being able to hit a certain note
for example), having a second whistle helps you to decide if the problem is
whistle-related or if it's just something that you have to work on a little more
If you're new to playing whistle, you might also
want to take a look at our Beginner's
Section and our Frequently Asked
Questions.
 
Note:
We sometimes ship "Step One: Teach Yourself Pennywhistle" Book
&CD instead of "Step One: Play Pennywhistle" Book & CD. The only difference
between the two is the cover - the material contained in each is identical.
This Deluxe Set includes:
1 - Clarke Sweetone Whistle
(Key of D) ~ While there are many fine whistles for a beginner, we believe that the
Clarke Sweetone is probably just one of the best. It plays very easily, and has a nice,
round tone.
1 -
Susato Dublin Whistle (Key of D) ~
The Susato Dublin whistle is made of ABS plastic, so
it is very durable, and can be carried where ever you go without fear of
damage - however, driving with your knee while playing is discouraged ;o)
The Susato Dublin has a bright, round tone. The narrow, curved windway requires very little
air, and the whistle plays quite easily in it's entire two octave range - usually even a
few notes above this! One nice feature of the Susato whistles is the
thumb rest (see pic
below). This gives support for the whistle, is adjustable or can be removed
completely if desired. You have a choice of two different
"bore-sizes" for the Dublin whistle in this set (you'll find more info about
bore-sizes below).
We believe that the combination
of the Clarke Sweetone and the Susato Dublin gives a beginner two very good (but
different) sounding whistles to learn on - whistles that are both also popular
among experienced long-time players.
1 - You Can Teach
Yourself Tinwhistle - Book & CD ~ This book & CD set teaches
the basics of reading sheetmusic and playing whistle in a clear, easy to understand
format. It assumes that you have no experience in playing
an instrument or reading sheetmusic.
1 - Step
One: Play Pennywhistle - Book & CD ~ This book & CD set goes
into more detail teaching traditional ornamentation, and includes some great whistle tunes
(there's not a bad tune in the book). A nice thing about the Step One CD is that the
whistle plays on one side of your stereo, the accompanying guitar plays on the other. By
changing the balance on your stereo you can tune out the guitar to hear exactly what the
whistle is playing, or tune out the whistle to play solo
along with the guitar!
You save over 10% by purchasing these
items from us as a set!
You'll have everything that you need to get started on this marvelous instrument - even if
you've never picked up an instrument in your life!
Deluxe Whistle Starter Set
Price: $52.75
If you have a preference, feel free to select the Sweetone Whistle
and/or the Dublin Whistle that you would like to have included in your
set. Or, if you would prefer to leave the choice to us, just click the
"Add to Your Shopping Cart button without making any choices.
A note
about Susato Dublin Whistles - You'll see that the options
for your Susato Dublin Whistle include "VSB" (Very-small-bore)
and "SB" (Small-bore) models. We find that most new players
prefer the VSB model - the VSB requires a little less air, has a
softer, sweeter tone, and plays more easily in the upper octave. But
if you plan to play at Sessions with quite a few other instruments,
you might want to choose the SB version instead (it has a little more
volume than the VSB does). If you're not sure which one would be best
for you, feel free to leave the choice up to us. |
Orders
outside the U.S. must be for a minimum of $30.00 in merchandise!
If you prefer, you can still use our
Original Order Form (not secure)
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