Clarke History Book

Clarke History Book

"When Robert Clarke invented his Tinwhistle in 1843, little did he know that his humble little instrument was destined to become just about the most popular player of tunes in the whole Folk Music World."

Testimonials

"Norman Dannatt has done some excellent primary research and uncovered many hitherto unknown details about Robert Clarke and The Clarke Tinwhistle Company. A must-read for Tinwhistle history buffs!"

Bill Ochs

"The Clarke Tinwhistle is in itself a dream made into music, beauty and joy. Here, in Norman¹s book, it is also made into History, indicating a hopeful musical path to anyone interested in making music."

Marcia Contador

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Tutor Book Advanced

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The age-old sounds from Ireland, England, Scotland and Early America come to life with this remarkable book and CD. Author/Musician Bill Ochs has created this package that has "Something for everyone"!..

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Tutor Book with CD for the Beginner

tutor book beginner For Clarke
Tinwhistle
in the key
of D only

This Clarke Tinwhistle Tutor Course gives beginners full progressive tuition in playing the Clarke Tinwhistle in the key of D and a demonstration CD to listen how the Tinwhistle should be played...

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Original Tinwhistle

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The favourite music instrument of distinguished tinwhistle players ever since 1843, this Clarke Tinwhistle can be considered the Stradivarius of tinwhistles...

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Sweetone Tinwhistle

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After 150 years of continuous production of the famous Clarke Tinwhistle, in 1996 the company produced a brand new type of tinwhistle, the SWEETONE...


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Meg Tinwhistle

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In 1843 Robert Clarke invented the Tinwhistle. The first ones that he manufactured were called Megs.
Meg is the Victorian word for a halfpenny and that is precisely what Robert’s Tinwhistle cost to buy...

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