Expert Whistle Skill's: Course Synopsis
Expert Whistle Skill's
The aim of this course is to discover and enhance the learner's own playing style, and to increase their confidence through learning and incorporating a wide range of ornaments, variations and other advanced stylistic features such as crans, trills, slides, and tonguing in their playing. The learner will discover new ways of adding texture and colour to a carefully selected repertoire of challenging jigs, slip jigs, reels, and hornpipes which are learnt by ear (transcriptions are also provided)
Importantly, the learner is given the tools to transfer these new acquired skills to tunes which they already have in their repertoire.
Course Information
Is this course aimed at a suitable level for me?
This course is designed for whistle players who have been playing their instrument regularly for a number of years, although players who have been performing for a lesser time will certainly benefit from the various aspects of technique, style and repertoire discussed and dealt with throughout the course.
Free sample lessons
Take a free sample lesson for this course. In order to avail of the free lesson, you must first become a member of OAIM in order to gain access. Membership is free.
You can sign-up for membership by clicking here: Register for free OAIM membership
Tutor: Thomas Johnston
From Scotstown in Co. Monaghan, Thomas began learning the uilleann pipes and whistle at an early age. He has enjoyed successes on both instruments at All-Ireland level, and with extensive experience in giving private tuition, teaching workshops and adjudicating, he is a much respected uilleann pipes and whistle tutor. Thomas graduated from the BA Irish Music & Dance at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick in 2006, and was subsequently awarded a place on the University's Advanced Scholars Programme. He is currently working on a doctoral thesis..
Tunes featured in the class:
- Hornpipes: The Blackbird, Kit O' Mahony's
- Jigs: An Sean Duine, Garrett Barry's, Whelan's Jig
- Fling: The Moneymusk
- Reels: The New Policeman, West Clare Reel, The Swallow's Tail, The Crock of Gold
- Slip Jig: Give Us A Drink of Water
- Barndance: Vincent Broderick's Barndance
