Location: Stranmillis University College, Music Dept, Rm 2

When: Mondays from 4.45pm

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Tutor: Fiona Ní Mhearáin

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*Please note new times this term*

Beginners Whistle (6yrs+), 4.45 - 5.15pm:

This course is designed for those who are just starting out on the whistle and have no previous experience. We will learn skills in holding and playing the whistle and start with tunes that go with simple songs like Mary Had a Little Lamb. (30mins)

Improvers & Intermediate Whistle, 5.15 - 6.00pm:

Improvers and Intermediate are combined this term and it is designed for those who have already completed a term or two of beginners whistle with us or can play a few simple tunes like Mary Had a Little Lamb or Twinkle Twinkle and ready to learn tunes like I’ll Tell My Ma.

It is also designed for those who have completed a few terms at improvers level already or who have good bit of experience on the whistle and can play more challenging traditional tunes like polkas, barndances and jigs. (45mins)

Advanced Whistle, 6.00 - 6:45pm:

This course is designed for those who have completed at least three terms at improvers level and are ready for learning reels, putting tunes together in sets and applying ornamentation like cuts, taps and rolls. (45mins)

Reserve Lists available: register your interest by email to info@belfasttrad.com