Tin whistle musicians play an array of music and styles on this fipple flute, from Irish airs to Christmas carols and jigs. Some use the whistle as a solo instrument while others combine it with other instruments such as flute, bodhran or uilleann pipes. The tone of a tin whistle depends heavily on its manufacturing, …
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Showing: 1 - 6 of 8 ArticlesHow to Get Started with the Tin Whistle
You already have one? Great! You can check out our complete tin-whistle buying guide to find the best one for you. The best starting point is usually the least expensive. Keep in mind that these lessons were written with the D whistle as the primary whistle key. Make sure you don’t choose the wrong one. …
Jean Baptiste Vuillaume Violin, 1845
Jean Baptiste Vuillaume (1798-1875) Jean Baptiste Vuillaume, in addition to being a prolific and renowned maker of fine violins was also a successful dealer, connoisseur, and inventor. In Paris, he trained and employed some of the most renowned 19th-century violin makers and bowmakers, including Maucotel and Silvestre, Derazey and the Peccatte brothers. Vuillaume established the …
Stella 32 Bass Accordion
Pre-owned Stella 32 Bass Accordion. Spares for repair. This compact, lightweight, and very light Chinese-built student model accordion will be a great instrument to learn to play once it is repaired. The accordion features a two-voice fixed tremolo tuning that is suitable for all styles of music and comes with a beautiful pearl red case. …
Hohner Morino S 120 Bass Accordion
Pre-owned Hohner Morino IV 120 bass accordion. This model is highly sought-after and is perfect for many styles of playing. This example is from the 1980s. It has been well cared for and is in excellent condition. The Hohner Morino IV120 Bass Accordion has a double cassotto chamber. This makes it perfect for jazz and …
The History of Concertina
Charles Wheatstone, a man from England, invented the concertina in 1829. McCann, Jeffries, Jeffries, and Lachenal were also great makers. The instrument and how it is played have not changed much over the past two hundred years. You may be able to find a Wheatstone or another vintage concertina, if you’re lucky. However, modern instruments …