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Here you can find every kind of Irish
whistle. You can get Bass Whistles, Low
Whistles, Celtic Whistles, Tin whistles,
penny whistles, every key of Irish whistle.
Custom designed whistle, painted
whistles, Low D Whistles. If you are
looking for where to buy an Irish whistle
you came to the right place. We specialize
in beautiful hand made and hand tuned
Irish whistles. These are professional
Irish whistles for the professional
musician. They are made in America, and
hand tuned, and designed by Nick Metcalf.
Our whistles are guaranteed, and we are
firm believers that we sell the best Irish
whistles for the money on the planet. If
you want to learn how to play the Irish
whistle, tin whistle, or penny whistle, or
even the low whistle, then you should visit
our tutorial page. Check out our gallery to
see pictures of the many different types of
Irish whistles we offer. There you can see
some of the cool custom painted whistles
that we make for customers. On our
products page you can see all the models
and colors of whistles that we have
available. If you have any questions about
Irish whistles, tin whistles, Celtic whistles,
penny whistles, or any other name for the
instruments we sell, feel free to use the
contacts page to send us a message. We
usually respond the same day if at all
possible. The Irish whistle has been
around for centuries, and has been
commonly used in traditional Irish music.
The low whistle is a more recent addition,
and now many makers like
ethnicwind.com offer whistles in just
about any key you can think of.
whistle. You can get Bass Whistles, Low
Whistles, Celtic Whistles, Tin whistles,
penny whistles, every key of Irish whistle.
Custom designed whistle, painted
whistles, Low D Whistles. If you are
looking for where to buy an Irish whistle
you came to the right place. We specialize
in beautiful hand made and hand tuned
Irish whistles. These are professional
Irish whistles for the professional
musician. They are made in America, and
hand tuned, and designed by Nick Metcalf.
Our whistles are guaranteed, and we are
firm believers that we sell the best Irish
whistles for the money on the planet. If
you want to learn how to play the Irish
whistle, tin whistle, or penny whistle, or
even the low whistle, then you should visit
our tutorial page. Check out our gallery to
see pictures of the many different types of
Irish whistles we offer. There you can see
some of the cool custom painted whistles
that we make for customers. On our
products page you can see all the models
and colors of whistles that we have
available. If you have any questions about
Irish whistles, tin whistles, Celtic whistles,
penny whistles, or any other name for the
instruments we sell, feel free to use the
contacts page to send us a message. We
usually respond the same day if at all
possible. The Irish whistle has been
around for centuries, and has been
commonly used in traditional Irish music.
The low whistle is a more recent addition,
and now many makers like
ethnicwind.com offer whistles in just
about any key you can think of.
Custom Search
Welcome to ethnicwind.com. We specialize in Irish whistles, Tin Whistles, Penny
Whistles, Low Whistles.... They are all pretty much the same thing. The most popular
keys are the high D Irish Whistle, and the Low D Irish Whistle. A close third and fourth
are the middle A and G Irish Whistles, which are still categorized as low whistles by
some. At ethnicwind.com we make many different styles of tin whistles, or Irish whistles,
or pennywhistles, whichever term makes you happier. We have the Ceol Pro Model that
is a whistle made from aluminum and copper. We have a PVC Irish whistle, these are
mostly for low whistles. We have a pretty nifty clear acrylic Irish whistle, that has been
very popular. We also make the Amhran Dubh whistle which is a PVC body and a
plastic mouth piece. Then of course we have the copper low and high whistles, and
even the very tiny micro whistles. Our whistles come in a variety of finishes and designs.
We are one of the only makers that offers custom designed whistles. The whistles
designs are mostly painted on by Nick Metcalf. Each whistle, whether designed with
interesting paint, or simply the metal look is clear coated to protect the metal from
harm, and also to keep any trace elements of copper or aluminum from being absorbed
by your body. Each Whistle is carefully hand made and hand tuned to very exact
specifications. They are not mass produced, and they are precisely tuned for the
professional musician. You are guaranteed to be pleased with the whistle you
purchase, and if for any reason you aren't you will get a replacement that you will be
happy with, or a full refund. That means you can try any of our Irish whistles risk free.
Whistles, Low Whistles.... They are all pretty much the same thing. The most popular
keys are the high D Irish Whistle, and the Low D Irish Whistle. A close third and fourth
are the middle A and G Irish Whistles, which are still categorized as low whistles by
some. At ethnicwind.com we make many different styles of tin whistles, or Irish whistles,
or pennywhistles, whichever term makes you happier. We have the Ceol Pro Model that
is a whistle made from aluminum and copper. We have a PVC Irish whistle, these are
mostly for low whistles. We have a pretty nifty clear acrylic Irish whistle, that has been
very popular. We also make the Amhran Dubh whistle which is a PVC body and a
plastic mouth piece. Then of course we have the copper low and high whistles, and
even the very tiny micro whistles. Our whistles come in a variety of finishes and designs.
We are one of the only makers that offers custom designed whistles. The whistles
designs are mostly painted on by Nick Metcalf. Each whistle, whether designed with
interesting paint, or simply the metal look is clear coated to protect the metal from
harm, and also to keep any trace elements of copper or aluminum from being absorbed
by your body. Each Whistle is carefully hand made and hand tuned to very exact
specifications. They are not mass produced, and they are precisely tuned for the
professional musician. You are guaranteed to be pleased with the whistle you
purchase, and if for any reason you aren't you will get a replacement that you will be
happy with, or a full refund. That means you can try any of our Irish whistles risk free.
Never Worry about
Shipping Costs!
Simply order from
the Products page
for either the USA
or International, and
the shipping cost is
included.
Shipping Costs!
Simply order from
the Products page
for either the USA
or International, and
the shipping cost is
included.
What is an Irish Whistle?
An Irish whistle is a transverse flute. It is end blown and features a whistle mouthpiece with a tube or conical body. The
Irish whistle has six tone holes and plays two octaves of a major scale. The mouthpiece consists of a small windway that
is blown into. Then there is a window and a blade on the other side of it that the air blown into the windway hits and
produces a sound. The mouthpiece is open to the body and the notes are achieved by covering and uncovering holes.
The mouthpiece is often called a fipple, and many makers use a block inside a tube to make the fipple. There are many
varieties of whistles made out of a plethora of materials. You can find the cheap plastic mouthpiece whistles in many
music stores. There are also some cheap whistles that are made from a sheet of tin rolled around a small wooden
block. This is perhaps the oldest design and probably used to cost about a penny, which gave it the name of penny
whistle. Today whistles are made from just about anything you can think of. The whistles of ethnicwind.com are all
handmade. They use delrin for the fipple pug, which is a very dense and machinable polymer material that is non toxic
and very good for working with. It has become popular among whistle makers because of the beautiful finish that is
easily achieved and the ease with which you can machine it.
Irish whistles are traditionally made in the key of D. This is the key that most Irish songs are played in, and the most
common key to have a whistle in. The demands of the modern musician however have called for other keys to be
made. Of late Low whistles have been added to the instruments of traditional Irish music. They are a far more recent
invention, and how a much deeper lower haunting sound than their tiny predecessors. They are often a larger replica
of their smaller high whistles. We offer both high and low whistles, and a range of keys that includes more whistles than
almost any other maker.
Where is ethnicwind.com located?
Our Whistle workshop is located in Weslaco TX 78596 where all our Irish whistles are hand made and tuned daily. Feel
free to contact Nick if you are in the area and would like to stop by the workshop. Saturdays are always closed, but
almost any other time you will find Nick in the workshop.
email Nick:
nick@ethnicwind.com
An Irish whistle is a transverse flute. It is end blown and features a whistle mouthpiece with a tube or conical body. The
Irish whistle has six tone holes and plays two octaves of a major scale. The mouthpiece consists of a small windway that
is blown into. Then there is a window and a blade on the other side of it that the air blown into the windway hits and
produces a sound. The mouthpiece is open to the body and the notes are achieved by covering and uncovering holes.
The mouthpiece is often called a fipple, and many makers use a block inside a tube to make the fipple. There are many
varieties of whistles made out of a plethora of materials. You can find the cheap plastic mouthpiece whistles in many
music stores. There are also some cheap whistles that are made from a sheet of tin rolled around a small wooden
block. This is perhaps the oldest design and probably used to cost about a penny, which gave it the name of penny
whistle. Today whistles are made from just about anything you can think of. The whistles of ethnicwind.com are all
handmade. They use delrin for the fipple pug, which is a very dense and machinable polymer material that is non toxic
and very good for working with. It has become popular among whistle makers because of the beautiful finish that is
easily achieved and the ease with which you can machine it.
Irish whistles are traditionally made in the key of D. This is the key that most Irish songs are played in, and the most
common key to have a whistle in. The demands of the modern musician however have called for other keys to be
made. Of late Low whistles have been added to the instruments of traditional Irish music. They are a far more recent
invention, and how a much deeper lower haunting sound than their tiny predecessors. They are often a larger replica
of their smaller high whistles. We offer both high and low whistles, and a range of keys that includes more whistles than
almost any other maker.
Where is ethnicwind.com located?
Our Whistle workshop is located in Weslaco TX 78596 where all our Irish whistles are hand made and tuned daily. Feel
free to contact Nick if you are in the area and would like to stop by the workshop. Saturdays are always closed, but
almost any other time you will find Nick in the workshop.
email Nick:
nick@ethnicwind.com
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