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Tin Whistle II: Beginners
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
This class is for those who have taken the Introduction to Tin Whistle class, but have never studied another instrument or need more time to master the basics. This class will continue to focus on basic whistle techniques: breathing, tonguing, and playing in both octaves. Additionally, students will work on strengthening skills of listening and picking up tunes by ear as we learn a number of traditional jigs, polkas, songs, and marches. ...
Tin Whistle I: Introduction
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
The whistle has been played in Ireland for at least 1,000 years. It is small, inexpensive, and easy to bring along to any gathering. In this introduction to the whistle, you will start with how to produce a good sound, and will learn the different notes by playing simple songs. Once you have mastered the basics, we will work on some traditional tunes, including marches, waltzes, polkas, and jigs. Bring a key of D whistle, or purchase one in...
Tin Whistle III: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
This class is for those who have taken the Tin Whistle II: Beginner class or have prior experience on the tin whistle and a musical background. You should have mastered all of the basic techniques and play at least five traditional Irish tunes comfortably. You also should be able to pick up tunes by ear without difficulty. Students will begin to learn about ornamentation and expand their repertoire. Note: This class requires an instrument. ...
Tin Whistle IV: Advanced
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
This class is for students who have taken tin whistle III, or who have other prior experience on the instrument as well as a musical background. You should be comfortable with all the basic tin whistle techniques and learning by ear, and have done some ornamentation (cuts and rolls) previously. Students will begin to learn how and where to introduce ornamentation themselves, as well as how to think about phrasing and rhythm to create more of a “flow”...
Slow Air Boot Camp 2 for All Instruments w/ Bill Ochs
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 553 W 51st St, New York, NY
Along the way students will acquire all the essential techniques of slow air playing such as slides, scoops, casadhs, vibrato, and more. By popular demand following the success of last year's sold-out Slow Air Boot Camp, Bill Ochs, their residents wind instrument expert, will lead another workshop devoted entirely to the slow airs of Ireland — love songs, laments, songs of remembrance and farewell, and compositions of the harpers. This...