The Penny Whistle Book
by Robin Williamson

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Book Reviews of The Penny Whistle Book

Book Review: A continuing delight
Summary: 5 Stars

Williamson presents basic music reading succinctly, and in a way that is easy for even beginning music readers to understand, right at the beginning of the book. Theory then makes way for a boatload of tunes designed to build technique and repetoire simultaneously. Unlike other tutors, which tend to use fairly boring, childish tunes to teach basic technique ("Mary Had a Little Lamb" and the like), Williamson moves right into the lovely music of the British Isles (a nice bonus for the adult learner, who most likely is NOT interested in learning to play another version of "Mary Had a Little Lamb"!). By the time you've worked your way through the book, you will not only have a good grasp of penny whistle technique, you will have a nice collection of tunes under your belt.

Another nice facet of this book is that it doesn't concentrate exclusively on the music of Ireland. Much as I love Irish music, the penny whistle is suitable for so much more, and Williamson's nice collection of airs, song tunes, jigs, reels, hornpipes, harp and fiddle tunes, Morris tunes and country dance tunes from England, Scotland, Wales, America and (yes) Ireland is a satisfying addition to the body of work for this instrument that I find myself returning to again and again. His obvious passion for the music (not to mention the lovely illustrations!) is also a bonus.

Highly recommended.

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