"The Complete Irish Tin Whistle Tutor" by L.E. McCullough
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Book Reviews of "The Complete Irish Tin Whistle Tutor"
Book Review: 3-1/2 stars.
Summary: 3 Stars
I was surprised at the tin whistle "how-to" options, and I read every review for each of the choices. I am NOT a musician, so I needed the basics, but I didn't want to waste a lot of space on music theory and reading the staff (I can read music). I think I made the right choice. I really wish that they would have made a complete package, though, with a tin whistle on which to learn--it doesn't have the whistle, just the book and cd. This paperback book has a charming "home-spun" quality to it, which I find endearing. The CD, although not of great production value, has value as a learning tool.Book Review: No whistle in it but awesome book
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this book for my mother who remembers only a small amount of reading music from her childhood piano lessons and she loves it. It tells you about the different kinds of whistles for what you are wanting and is clear and educational. I was unsure if it came with a whistle when I bought it and turns out it doesn't, so if you want a all in one kit, this is almost but not it, if you want something but already have a whistle or want to take your time in learning about it first, this is for you.Book Review: Not The Best
Summary: 3 Stars
The Clarke Tin Whistle Handbook, by Bill Ochs, is a better book for beginners, and is really the definitive tin whistle tutorial. Advanced beginners or intermediate players who have worked through the Ochs book might enjoy Cathal McConnell's book. I'd also look into the Grey Larson Irish Flute & Tin Whistle book before buying Mr. McCullough's book.Book Review: Just Pick Up Your Whistle And Play
Summary: 3 Stars
While it is a stretch to say this is a complete tutor, it does permit a first time user to get a pleasant tune the first try. It isn't as easy to use as many others out there, but there is no perfect whistle book. Lots of tunes to make you sound suitably Irish within a week.Book Review: Not for beginners
Summary: 2 Stars
This tutorial is not for rank beginners, like me. If you have any experience at all with the pennywhistle, you might find this book and CD to be helpful. Being one completely ignorant of the instrument, the tutorial was pretty close to useless for me. The CD was not of any use also, again, for me...perhaps it would be helpful for someone else. If you've played any wind instrument before, then it might be useful, but for total novices, forget it and find something else.