The Original Tinwhistle
The favourite music instrument of distinguished tinwhistle players ever since 1843, this Clarke Tinwhistle
can be considered the Stradivarius of tinwhistles.
The instrument is still made of tin-plate with a wooden plug in the mouthpiece. Delicate operations still continue
to be done by hand and, most importantly, Robert Clarke's traditional conical bore has been retained to give the
instrument its unique sound, called “chiff”, and no other tin whistle has the same degree of "chiff" as a Clarke.
The tone of the Clarke Tinwhistle is clear and flute-like, but it is also described as "crisp and responsive"
by Bill Ochs; and "husky and sensual" by Mary Bergin. All these descriptions add up to "chiff". What Tommy
Makem calls, "The great Clarke tone". This is what makes a Clarke Tinwhistle unique.
The tin whistle is a simple, traditional musical instrument; ideal for popular and folk music but it is also
suitable for a much wider musical repertoire. It is just as good for solo playing as in ensemble with other musical
instruments; and can be played by children, youth or adults alike.
Robust and easy to care for, the Clarke Tinwhistle has a long life. Play it... enjoy it... and join the millions
of fellow musicians who have had their start in music from the famous Clarke Tinwhistle.
Available in the keys of C or D and gift boxed with fingering chart enclosed.
Teach yourself to play, it’s fun and it’s easy
Tutor Book with CD for the 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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Tutor Book Advanced
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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