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The whistle I use, places to learn, and more music to explore. Here are a few starting points for your own whistling journey.
The whistle I use
I play a Lír Original high D tin whistle. If you’ve wondered which whistle I use, this is the model.
The Original model is no longer in production, so the exact whistle I use may be difficult to find.
Stephanie (CutiePie) reviewed an older Lír D in 2021. Read her review of the earlier model .
One current option to consider is the Lír Pro Aluminium high D from the same maker. Lír lists an aluminium body, a polymer mouthpiece, and an adjustable tuning slide. At 50 grams, it is a lightweight option for playing the high D tabs on this site.
The Pro is a different model, so its tone and playing response may differ from my Original. Visit Lír’s product page for current specifications, availability, and ordering information.
Watch Sean Cunningham’s Lír Pro review (March 2025) for demonstrations and a comparison with an older Lír.
Irish music · Lessons & technique
Sean shares lessons on tin whistle and Irish flute, with traditional tunes and practical instruction. His website also has information about individual lessons, including online lessons over Zoom.
Tabs · Tutorials · Inspiration
Stephanie’s CutiePie channel brings together tune tutorials, performances, and whistle tips across a wide range of musical styles. Her companion website makes it easy to browse tabs and find something new to play.
Specialist whistle shop
Browse high and low whistles from a variety of makers, along with music books, cases, accessories, and a whistle buyer’s guide.
Whistle maker
Explore Clarke’s whistles, including its Original range, and find information about the maker’s history and available instruments.
Folk instrument shop
A broader folk instrument shop with high and low whistles, tutor books, and accessories. A useful place to explore whistles alongside other acoustic instruments.
Check each shop for current prices, stock, and shipping to your location.
Whistle-friendly melodies
A collection of hymn and Christmas carol sheet music, with tin whistle notation and letter notes for many tunes. A helpful next stop when you are looking for another familiar melody.
Texts · Tunes · Hymn history
Search hymn texts, tunes, writers, and hymnals. Useful for identifying a melody, comparing versions, or learning more about a hymn’s background.
Lyrics · Sheet music · Audio
Explore hymn lyrics, scores, audio, and historical information. Listening to a tune can help you become familiar with its melody before learning it on the whistle.
Some resources use standard sheet music or letter notes rather than fingering tabs. Each site has its own terms for using and sharing its material.
Know a helpful teacher, whistle shop, or hymn collection? Send me a suggestion for a future addition to this page.
Whistle availability and alternative updated October 21, 2026. Other resources reviewed October 19, 2026. External links open in a new tab.