I always think the penny whistle is a musical miracle. Such a simple and cheap instrument yet produces music of such quality and emotion often unsurpassed by far more expensive and complex instruments.
I bought a penny whistle several years ago with the dream of learning to play Irish tunes. Over time, it sadly came to reside in my Desk Drawer of Broken Dreams and only pulled out to use as a back scratcher. Watching and listening to Erik made me ashamed to have neglected and abused (back scratcher) an object that makes such beautiful music. I will give it another try. Thank you, Erik.
Please take it back up. I have taken it up and bought a cheap clarke tin whistle not knowing if I myself would stick to it. I have make ok progress. I'm not musically gifted but I've made pretty good progress. Believe me if I can do it I promise you,you can!!
I haven't been to the NY Renaissance Festival in many years - but seeing Erik perform was worth the price of admission by itself. He's exceptionally talented and is a genuinely nice guy. See him if/when you can.
I can't belive its been sooo mayny years, I've been comming back to just to uphold my continued enjoyment. That erie stretched out hollow vacant soul howl...
Yes! That song sold so many CD's back in the day I paid my house off 10 years earlier. Interesting how something can be on a song that moves people. The Titanic song had the world crying for months!
At 63 I just ordered my first penny whistle. It comes with a small booklet also. After I get it and begin learning how to play it, I'll come back to this fine video.
a wise old man once told me that the key to playing great music is to let it come from the heart, and i belive you found the key :) its fantastic to watch you play. you look so relaxed and joyfull, and the music is amazing.
i taught myself penny whistle too, it's really fun and sounds beautiful. basically Dorian mode of the Major scale is 'the celtic sound' as far as I know. You have an excellent way of expressing with this instrument.
Hi this is Selcen after 12 years later. Omg this is amazing! Im gonna try to explain what kind of amazing. I was following your youtube videos in 2008 ~2010, i was into the irish flute in those days... because of this video 😀 then today years years later, i heard a flute voice. Than i remember you! 💫 hey! There was a flute maker and his name is ...Erik!😀 than i searched and found you. And i want to say Hello from Turkey!😀 nice to remember and see you again. Have a nice day Mr. Flute Maker! ♥️ i hope when somebody read it, put a smile on their face as i do now😁 (dude 12 years! This is amazing)
Hi Selcen: It is nice to know many have enjoyed our work, music and videos all around the world. I wish you all the best! God bless you, Erik the flutemaker
I watched this video 10 years ago and immediately purchased his D Whistle. The import tax into the UK was steep but I love it and still play it regularly. It still has that charred wood smell at the finger holes. The first song I learned was Eriks own Forest of Dreams.
Erik, you have no idea how many hours of enjoyment you have given me with the D penny whistle that I purchased from you. I love this whistle and I love the sound it produces. Thank you!
Hi there. My name is Michael and im from Sweden. Im a saxophon Player but i just get my first tin whistle. I love your way to play. In my dreams i really would like to play like you on the whistle.
I have it ;) and my name is also Erik :D it's a good whistle, I can recommend it! but as you may not know, the first whistle he plays with is at least in key C or maybe key B..
Dear Mr. Engaging Kind Wonderfull. You are teaching our son Eli (8) to play the penny whistle. He is doing well . . . thank you very much Sir! Warmest regards from Vancouver Island :)
Man, you are great ! Been a Musician for 34 years (guitar, piano) just bought my 1st Pennywhistle in D and it's killing me, Mary had a little lamb is kickin' my butt ! Thanks for the awesome lesson !
Wow! I noticed your a genius and I hope people see that...I’m so privileged... With respect, Your instruments will be a fortune in the future when you leave your legacy to live on....That’s the Artist I see.
This is probably the most insight you could ever pack into ten minutes; AND you deliver it so well. Excellent video! Now that I've spent a bit of time with my Clarke D whistle, I think I may treat myself to one of your more fancy (and likely much better sounding) bamboo whistles. I'm also a big fan bamboo in general. In the suburbs it's a great plant to "build" a nice "wall" between you and any unruly neighbors =) ..and then someone like yourself uses the stuff to fashion a great whistle! ~Best Regards from Cape Cod, MA
Felipe Oliveira Each one represents my ancestral nationalities. I'm American though; and a 3rd generation American for most all nationalities except Ireland & Scotland. I just thought it'd be a cool avatar.
I have a Clarke tin whistle in the key of D. I bought this well over 45 years ago and It still plays well enough for me and because I keep it where it is easily accessible, it is certainly the most used musical instrument that I possess. However, if I were 47 instead of 87, I would be lusting after one of Erik's creations. I have had a Mini Sax for a few years now and get great enjoyment from this too and suggest that his demonstrations of all the instruments that he produces are worth checking out. Thank you for all of the inspirational videos that you show, Erik.
I watch this video again and again since i found it the first time, its very good made (you are an entertainer). Those are beautifull whistles and music and this video is inspiering. And it makes one wish to have whistles and or flutes made by you
The magic 5 theory is quite interesting and works very well for making something up on the spot to impress your mates. Great tips all round from a very generous gentleman.
I'm always thinking that I want to learn to play the penny whistle. You made it seem all so easy that I now know that I really want to learn to play, Now it's figuring out which one to buy for the beginner.
Thank you for making this video. You make it seem easy to learn. I have just ordered a Woodi C and D (they come together) and a Dixon low D, which will arrive here in December (2022). I love your sounds! AND the stringed instruments on the wall behind you. Thanks again.
absolutely adore your video Erik the flute maker! I am a woodwind enthusiast, play flute, ocarina, penny whistle is a distant ambition of mine, (my flute is broken at the moment) so I have my penny whistle to play around with, love your style
thank you for this video, I love all types of music including Scottish/Irish music. My blood line goes back to Hawaiian Scottish Irish on my mom side and Filipino Spanish Peruvian on my dad side. My dad was a musician and could play all types of insturments but would never teach us any of his music talent. So now I’m self-taught playing various instrument including guitar, ukulele, American Indian flute and now I’m going to teach my self the tin flute and came across your video which I appreciate it a lot. I do go to the Scottish High land games in Northern California and enjoy the sound of the Irish music that is played there. Thank you again and Much Aloha for the lesson on learning the Penny whistle
I just can't help it. I love watching your videos. Educational and entertaining. ERik, you're quite the character!!! One of these days I'll save up enough to buy one more of your instruments!
I really liked this. GREAT JOB! Very straightforward yet entertaining. I will very much like to see more of your videos when I can squeeze the time. You sir have a veritable philosopher's gift of teaching. Amazing! First time seeing this video, and I do enjoy the tin whistle / irish whistle / penny whistle. (listening to, have not purchased one 'yet') I find this video instruction very enjoyable.
I'm love with that Irish stuff. And you are such a nice person Erik. Thank you for sharing these miracles. By the way, I startred to play flute because of you. :)
So beautiful Erik... you play it so peacefully and passionately... it is like swimming on waves... inspiring music... Certainly, you love what u r doing ... :)
I feel so inspired to learn this haunting and and joyous instrument thank you for all your time and all best wishes -now to find a nice penny whistle :)
i really enjoy and enjoy your video... i am a very beginner and really want to learn how to play Whistle such as beautiful as yours.... I smile whenever watch yours video :)
An absolutely lovely sound!!! Just wish to learn to play like you do!! I can feel the music, to the point my husband is making whistles out of recyclables, Thank you x
Great stuff mate - lots of smiles here and lot I learned. Thanks! Even though there is some sound production going on here I can hear the richness of tone in your whistle.
I recently bought a pennywhistle and have begun to learn, and this video was one of the primary reasons. Sadly I had to buy a cheap one, as I'm usually near broke. I hope one day to be able to purchase one of your excellent instruments to replace it!
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I always think the penny whistle is a musical miracle. Such a simple and cheap instrument yet produces music of such quality and emotion often unsurpassed by far more expensive and complex instruments.
A tin whistle is a penny whistle made out of tin. A wood pennywhistle is made of wood. A bamboo whistle is made with bamboo. Regards, Erik
I bought a penny whistle several years ago with the dream of learning to play Irish tunes. Over time, it sadly came to reside in my Desk Drawer of Broken Dreams and only pulled out to use as a back scratcher. Watching and listening to Erik made me ashamed to have neglected and abused (back scratcher) an object that makes such beautiful music. I will give it another try. Thank you, Erik.
Please take it back up. I have taken it up and bought a cheap clarke tin whistle not knowing if I myself would stick to it. I have make ok progress. I'm not musically gifted but I've made pretty good progress. Believe me if I can do it I promise you,you can!!
I haven't been to the NY Renaissance Festival in many years - but seeing Erik perform was worth the price of admission by itself. He's exceptionally talented and is a genuinely nice guy. See him if/when you can.
I can't belive its been sooo mayny years, I've been comming back to just to uphold my continued enjoyment.
That erie stretched out hollow vacant soul howl...
Still love the intro after 12 years....
Yes! That song sold so many CD's back in the day I paid my house off 10 years earlier. Interesting how something can be on a song that moves people. The Titanic song had the world crying for months!
There is nothing like a good teacher! I loved this and I don't even play the pennywhistle or any kind of flute.
Getting back on the flute wagon I watch this video everytime for inspiration
I love this guy. He introduced me to the the magical world of Irish folk music.
I'll be forever grateful for that.
My goodness. This video was made 14 years ago. Such talent. What is it about the sound that attracts us? Thank you so much.
At 63 I just ordered my first penny whistle. It comes with a small booklet also. After I get it and begin learning how to play it, I'll come back to this fine video.
How did it go?
Yes, I'm also quite interested in it
a wise old man once told me that the key to playing great music is to let it come from the heart, and i belive you found the key :) its fantastic to watch you play. you look so relaxed and joyfull, and the music is amazing.
An musical instrument in the hands of a master is a wondrous thing to behold - thank you so much sir!
And here we are, 10 years later... and this video it's just great
One of my favorite videos. Would love to meet a person like him.
i taught myself penny whistle too, it's really fun and sounds beautiful.
basically Dorian mode of the Major scale is 'the celtic sound' as far as I know.
You have an excellent way of expressing with this instrument.
It was a really professional useful sound advice which we cant get on most of the videos in TH-cam
Hi this is Selcen after 12 years later. Omg this is amazing! Im gonna try to explain what kind of amazing. I was following your youtube videos in 2008 ~2010, i was into the irish flute in those days... because of this video 😀 then today years years later, i heard a flute voice. Than i remember you! 💫 hey! There was a flute maker and his name is ...Erik!😀 than i searched and found you. And i want to say Hello from Turkey!😀 nice to remember and see you again. Have a nice day Mr. Flute Maker! ♥️ i hope when somebody read it, put a smile on their face as i do now😁 (dude 12 years! This is amazing)
Hi Selcen: It is nice to know many have enjoyed our work, music and videos all around the world. I wish you all the best! God bless you, Erik the flutemaker
this dude is awesome. i should be doing homework but this is way more interesting
I watched this video 10 years ago and immediately purchased his D Whistle. The import tax into the UK was steep but I love it and still play it regularly. It still has that charred wood smell at the finger holes. The first song I learned was Eriks own Forest of Dreams.
Inspirational teaching from an inspirational Irishman. Thank you Erik for sharing this gift of joy with us!
Wow, I just discoved the irish pennywhistle ! And i'm totally in love ! Sure I will buy one ! Thanks !! Your video is a real pleasure
Finally, found this video again. T'was almost a decade since i viewed it the first time.
Eric ..you rock. Your rule of 5 is awesome, and you are an excellent teacher. I learned more from your ten minute video than from some books. Thanks
Erik, you have no idea how many hours of enjoyment you have given me with the D penny whistle that I purchased from you. I love this whistle and I love the sound it produces. Thank you!
I ordered one of your whistles as a Christmas present to myself and I seriously can’t put it down. I LOVE it. Thank you for sharing your gift with me!
Sweet! Thank you! These notes bring me joy. Erik
Thank you, Sir! An exceptional musician and an awesome teacher meets in your person, you remind me of the wise Bards I knew many lives ago....
Hi there.
My name is Michael and im from Sweden.
Im a saxophon Player but i just get my first tin whistle.
I love your way to play.
In my dreams i really would like to play like you on the whistle.
You are a funny guy and you present this video so well.
Cheers :)
As a person who doesn't play, I am very grateful for your informative and entertaining video.
I have it ;) and my name is also Erik :D it's a good whistle, I can recommend it! but as you may not know, the first whistle he plays with is at least in key C or maybe key B..
I got an Irish whistle the other day just for the soul purpose of playing Irish music. This video will help me out greatly. thanks so much!
I've just got one for my birthday, truly a beautiful sounding instrument.
Very nice! I love hearing jazz on the pennywhistle. So interesting!!
I'll be getting one soon and this video has been sooo helpful!!! It makes me even more excited about learning the Penny Whistle! What a joyous thing!
Dear Mr. Engaging Kind Wonderfull. You are teaching our son Eli (8) to play the penny whistle. He is doing well . . . thank you very much Sir! Warmest regards from Vancouver Island :)
Awesome! Go Eli!!!! And Blessings from the bamboo garden in Florida. Erik the flutemaker
That thing sounds like like it is opening a rift into another wolrd when you play it... it echoes beautifully!! I love it.
you are amazing and charming! I really want to go buy one of these now!!!
What a lovely man, I'm buying a whistle tomorrow!
me too ;)
..Sounds from heaven....i feel so wonderful listening to that......
Man, you are great ! Been a Musician for 34 years (guitar, piano) just bought my 1st Pennywhistle in D and it's killing me, Mary had a little lamb is kickin' my butt ! Thanks for the awesome lesson !
Wow! I noticed your a genius and I hope people see that...I’m so privileged... With respect, Your instruments will be a fortune in the future when you leave your legacy to live on....That’s the Artist I see.
Thank you. Perhaps my greatest compliment.Grace to you, Erik
This is probably the most insight you could ever pack into ten minutes; AND you deliver it so well. Excellent video!
Now that I've spent a bit of time with my Clarke D whistle, I think I may treat myself to one of your more fancy (and likely much better sounding) bamboo whistles. I'm also a big fan bamboo in general. In the suburbs it's a great plant to "build" a nice "wall" between you and any unruly neighbors =) ..and then someone like yourself uses the stuff to fashion a great whistle! ~Best Regards from Cape Cod, MA
+Brandon Veracka why these flags?
Felipe Oliveira Each one represents my ancestral nationalities. I'm American though; and a 3rd generation American for most all nationalities except Ireland & Scotland. I just thought it'd be a cool avatar.
I have a Clarke tin whistle in the key of D. I bought this well over 45 years ago and It still plays well enough for me and because I keep it where it is easily accessible, it is certainly the most used musical instrument that I possess. However, if I were 47 instead of 87, I would be lusting after one of Erik's creations. I have had a Mini Sax for a few years now and get great enjoyment from this too and suggest that his demonstrations of all the instruments that he produces are worth checking out.
Thank you for all of the inspirational videos that you show, Erik.
Thanks for the sweet letter. All the best to you, Erik the flutemaker
He is so expert he makes it all look soooo easy ... Amazingly astonishing
you fill me with joy. you look like angel in human being I love you man thanks and God bless you
I watch this video again and again since i found it the first time, its very good made (you are an entertainer). Those are beautifull whistles and music and this video is inspiering. And it makes one wish to have whistles and or flutes made by you
that sounds beautiful... that tone...
The magic 5 theory is quite interesting and works very well for making something up on the spot to impress your mates. Great tips all round from a very generous gentleman.
i could listen to this all day, its just fantastic
I'm always thinking that I want to learn to play the penny whistle. You made it seem all so easy that I now know that I really want to learn to play, Now it's figuring out which one to buy for the beginner.
This was golden. Thank you. So glad I watched. You have a way.
I can tell you that this man’s instruments are amazing! Thank you Erik!
Thank you for making this video. You make it seem easy to learn. I have just ordered a Woodi C and D (they come together) and a Dixon low D, which will arrive here in December (2022). I love your sounds! AND the stringed instruments on the wall behind you. Thanks again.
absolutely adore your video Erik the flute maker! I am a woodwind enthusiast, play flute, ocarina, penny whistle is a distant ambition of mine, (my flute is broken at the moment) so I have my penny whistle to play around with, love your style
thank you for this video, I love all types of music including Scottish/Irish music. My blood line goes back to Hawaiian Scottish Irish on my mom side and Filipino Spanish Peruvian on my dad side. My dad was a musician and could play all types of insturments but would never teach us any of his music talent. So now I’m self-taught playing various instrument including guitar, ukulele, American Indian flute and now I’m going to teach my self the tin flute and came across your video which I appreciate it a lot. I do go to the Scottish High land games in Northern California and enjoy the sound of the Irish music that is played there. Thank you again and Much Aloha for the lesson on learning the Penny whistle
You are so awesome. Love it. Good teacher.
I found Amazing Grace played by you!
God bless you and your ministy!
I just can't help it. I love watching your videos. Educational and entertaining. ERik, you're quite the character!!! One of these days I'll save up enough to buy one more of your instruments!
Beautiful playing
tinwhistle has an amazing sound. thanks for the tips. Your website is very insteresting also.
he is like the bob ross of music
ikr. anybody that makes instruments out of carbon fiber is a boss.
I came here to write this, but you beat me to it
Exactly!
Lmfao 🤣 so true...
I really liked this. GREAT JOB! Very straightforward yet entertaining. I will very much like to see more of your videos when I can squeeze the time. You sir have a veritable philosopher's gift of teaching. Amazing! First time seeing this video, and I do enjoy the tin whistle / irish whistle / penny whistle. (listening to, have not purchased one 'yet') I find this video instruction very enjoyable.
I am just starting to learn the whistle and this has helped, thank you.
Totally going to buy one of your whistles
I'm love with that Irish stuff. And you are such a nice person Erik. Thank you for sharing these miracles. By the way, I startred to play flute because of you. :)
I purchased my first D flute a few weeks ago and I am making progress. You inspire me Eric, thanks for the awesome tutorial and tips.
so beautiful sound
Thank you. I love the tin whistle, I just wish I could play better. However, it's folk like you that give me the encouragement to keep going.
I love your bits of humor, great video!
You make everything so magical!
This man is a new hero of mine. I'm getting a good tin whistle as soon as possible.
you give me much more of a great understanding to doing self taught and i wish you could show much much more or give me more tips thanks Erik so much
So beautiful Erik... you play it so peacefully and passionately... it is like swimming on waves... inspiring music... Certainly, you love what u r doing ... :)
your jazz whistle playing is super innovative
Thank you for sharing. I hope this video will impruve my pennywhistle playing. Thank you very much!
You are a very good teacher. Thankyou!
Thank you, that was sweet! Erik
Thanks for the wonderful, giving presentation!
Im irish and play tin whistle. Think u were very clear and done a good tutor job
I truly love your approach to this lesson. Very helpful. Thank you!
I Love this video!!! Soooo great! And inspired!!
Absolutely brilliant!
Very nice Mr Erik! Very nice.. Cheers
Superb sound.
I should be getting my first penny whistle any day now. I already learned a lot from this video. I cant wait to start learning to play! Subbed!
Beautiful!
that is all so beautiful!
I love everything you played, however i think the Irish music just sounds so grand on it.
I love this and the pan pipes!
I feel so inspired to learn this haunting and and joyous instrument thank you for all your time and all best wishes -now to find a nice penny whistle :)
Hi Mark: You might want to visit our website. We ofer D and C whistles at erik the flutemaker . com
You have convinced to take up this as a third instrument! I love these so much and they are so beautiful! Thanks so much!
i really enjoy and enjoy your video... i am a very beginner and really want to learn how to play Whistle such as beautiful as yours.... I smile whenever watch yours video :)
i dont evne play and i feel ive learnt an entire years worth of committed whistling in just 10 minutes, you're fantastic!
An absolutely lovely sound!!! Just wish to learn to play like you do!! I can feel the music, to the point my husband is making whistles out of recyclables, Thank you x
Utterly Delightful thank you.
I made a lot of bamboo flutes using your box, thanks Erik!
Great stuff mate - lots of smiles here and lot I learned. Thanks!
Even though there is some sound production going on here I can hear the richness of tone in your whistle.
amazing sound
Amazing play :o...
Jut got chills all over!
I recently bought a pennywhistle and have begun to learn, and this video was one of the primary reasons. Sadly I had to buy a cheap one, as I'm usually near broke. I hope one day to be able to purchase one of your excellent instruments to replace it!
beautiful music.
Hi Erick..I'm going to buy your Irish flute next...