Tin Whistle

An assortment of tin whistles

The Tin Whistle is a six holed end-blown flute which originated in the British Isles. It is also called the Irish Whistle or Penny Whistle. Many tin whistles cost only a few dollars, making them excellent first instruments for children.

J. C. Squire once wrote:

  Now I am a tin whistle
    Through which God blows,
  And I wish to God I were a trumpet
    —But why, God only knows.

See also

• Slide whistle