Bill Ochs - The Clarke's Tin whistle (Book+CD)

The lessons are so clear and easy to follow that a complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune at first sitting. Then through a specially selected series of folk tunes, beginners are carefully guided through all the basics of playing one step at a time. Intermediate and advanced players will enjoy exploring this book's exciting collection of traditional music. There are 83 pieces in all - gigs, reels, hornpipes, fife tunes, slow airs, Highland flings, morris dances and lots more. Each piece is played on the CD by renowned New York tin whistle teacher, Bill Ochs. An advanced ornamentation tutorial is also included with key of D CD.

Review
A great book to bring along to a weekend learning session...the selection of tunes is very good. -- John Brophy, Irish Music, September, 2001

One of the best introductions to traditional music ever written...a best-seller in its field... -- Don Meade, The Irish Voice, June 13, 2001

Very user-friendly...a teaching method that works well for students of all ages. -- Dave Soyars, Dirty Linen, Dec. '01/Jan. '02 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
About the Author
Author/musician Bill Ochs has been called "a central figure in the renaissance of the tin whistle" by National Public Radio's All Things Considered and "the leading tin whistle teacher in North America" by The Irish Voice. He has devoted over thirty years to playing and teaching the instrument. Performing credits include playing and arranging the music for the Broadway production of O'Neill's A Touch of the Poet, as well as touring the U.S. in the NEA-sponsored program The Best in Irish Music and Dance in America.