Clarke Tinwhistle Brochure

Tinwhistles
Fun and easy to play
Clarke has been hand making Tinwhistles for over
170 years. They are still made the same way as Robert
Clarke made his in the mid 19th century, using tinplate
and its traditional conical bore which gives the
Clarke Tinwhistle its unique sound.
MADE IN ENGLAND SINCE 1843
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The Original Tinwhistle
The Original
The favourite instrument of distinguished Tinwhistle players ever since 1843, this Clarke Tinwhistle can
be considered the Stradivarius of Tinwhistles. The instrument is still made of tin-plate with a wooden
mouthpiece.
Delicate operations still continue to be done by hand and, most importantly, Robert Clarke’s traditional
conical bore has been retained to give the instrument its unique sound, called ‘chiff’. No other Tinwhistle
has the same degree of ‘chiff’ as a Clarke.
The tone of the Clarke Tinwhistle is clear and flute-like, but it is also described as ‘crisp and responsive’
by Bill Ochs, and ‘husky and sensual’ by Mary Bergin. All these descriptions add up to ‘chiff’ – what Tommy
Makem calls ‘The great Clarke tone’. This is what makes a Clarke Tinwhistle unique.
Tutorial Gift Set
Teach yourself the Tinwhistle with this comprehensive
book,
CD and Original ‘D’ Tinwhistle. For players of all levels.
80 pages packed with tunes, tips and ‘Tinwhistle’ lore.
74 minutes of Jigs, Reels, Fife Tunes, Highland Flings
and lots more.
The age-old sounds of Ireland, England, Scotland, and early
America come to life with this charming three-piece gift set. Hand
made in England since 1843, the Clarke Tinwhistle (dubbed the
“pennywhistle” by street musicians) remains one of the world’s most
treasured folk instruments. Now anyone can learn to play Irish jigs
and Highland flings on a genuine Clarke Tinwhistle with the help of
this book and CD. No previous musical training is necessary!
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The Sweetone®
Tinwhistle
The Sweetone®
After 153 years of continuous production of the famous Original Tinwhistle, in 1996 the company
produced a brand new type of Tinwhistle, the SWEETONE.
This was the first conical bore Tinwhistle to be made with a plastic mouthpiece, handmade in the
UK using quality raw materials; the mouthpiece is moulded using ABS PC blend. This combined with
modern technology and our traditional workmanship gives it a clear and accurate tone.
The Tinwhistle is a simple, traditional musical instrument; ideal for popular and folk music but it is
also suitable for a much wider musical repertoire. It is just as good for solo playing as in ensemble
with other musical instruments, and can be played by children, youth or adults alike.
Available in the keys of ‘C’ and ‘D’.
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The Meg
Tinwhistle
The Meg
In 1843 Robert Clarke invented the Tinwhistle. The first ones
he manufactured were called Megs. Meg is the Victorian
word for a halfpenny and that is precisely what Robert’s
Tinwhistle cost to buy.
In making such an inexpensive real musical instrument,
Robert brought affordable music to the masses and, in no
time, his instruments were becoming available worldwide.
The introduction of the MEG is a result of combining the
design of our popular Sweetone range with budget raw
materials and modified production process.
The tonal characteristics, although slightly different from
those of the Sweetone, still achieve the feel and quality of
the famous Clarke sound.
Avaiable in the key of ‘D’.
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The Celtic Tinwhistle
The Celtic
It is impossible to hear a slow air played with depth of feeling on a Tinwhistle by a true Celt, without
being drawn into, and sharing the emotions expressed by the player.
Each of the Celtic nations has its own instrumental tradition and each claims their right to specific
instruments. The Scots will assert that the bagpipes are their property; the Welsh the harp. The Irish
claim the Uillean pipes as their own. One instrument played by all, and adopted by all is the Tinwhistle.
When Robert Clarke invented the Tinwhistle in 1843, little did he know that it would become the
perfect wind instrument to be played universally in all the Celtic lands.
It can be heard in concert halls, broadcasts, churches and above all, especially in Ireland, in the pubs.
It is easy to learn to play, inexpensive and can be conveniently carried so as to be available for
performances on all occasions.
Supplied in the key of ‘D’, this traditionally looking CELTIC Tinwhistle is finished in green with Celtic
knot logo, comes attractively packaged in a box with tune sheet and fingering chart.
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The Clarke Metal Kazoo
Clarke produce two sizes of Kazoo. The ‘Pro’ extra large and the ‘Standard’
model. A Kazoo produces a pleasant ‘buzzing’ sound when you hum, sing or
speak into it. If you can sing or hum in tune – then you can play the Kazoo.
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It is a member of the ‘membranophone’ musical classification which is in the
percussion instruments, as the sound is created through a stretched membrane.
This is broken down again into a sub category known as ‘Merlitons’, the sound
being created by a vibrating membrane.
Manufactured in Tinplate and finished in either Silver or Gold. The ‘Pro’ extra
large model comes with a natural skin membrane and custom pouch with a
suede finish.
Both designs provide a threaded cap and neck for easy tuning and
membrane replacement. Each Kazoo is attractively gift packaged in a tube
with a history and information sheet.
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The Clarke Harmonica
The Clarke 10 hole blues harmonica comes in the key of ‘C’, it features brass and
silver alloy reeds, on 0.1mm brass plates and with an 8mm premium ABS comb.
The covers are of 0.4mm stainless steel with an electro plated gold finish with
fancy engraving.
All this combines to provide a quality harmonica with a great sound and unbeatable
value. Each Harmonica is attractively gift packaged in a tube with a custom suede
pouch, history and information sheet and cleaning cloth.
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Clarke Accessories
Tutorials
Clarke Tutor Book with CD
“The best whistle tutorial on the planet,” writes Dale Wisely of the Chiff and
Fipple website. The age-old sounds of Ireland, England, Scotland and early
America come to life with this remarkable book and CD for tin whistlers of all
levels. No previous musical training is necessary. The lessons are so clear and
easy to follow that a complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune at first
sitting. Then, through a specially selected series of folk tunes, beginners are
carefully guided through all the basics of playing one step at a time.
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Tutor Book with CD for the Beginner
This Tinwhistle Tutor Course gives beginners full progressive tuition in playing
the Tinwhistle and includes a demonstration CD.
This method makes it possible to learn this instrument quickly and easily. The
course is especially suitable for group and individual music students as well
as for self instruction. Well known songs from all over the world with clear
notation and helpful hints ensure fun while learning to play.
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The History of
the Tinwhistle
When Robert Clarke invented his
Tinwhistle in 1843, little did he
know that his humble little
instrument was destined to
become just about the most
popular player of tunes in the
whole Folk Music World.
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The Clarke Story on DVD
James Galway introduces the dramatised rags-to-riches story of
Suffolk born musician and farm labourer Robert Clarke, who in 1843
walked to Manchester, built a successful Tinwhistle factory, and
eventually returned in triumph to his village, buying the house of the
squire who sacked him. The DVD features renowned international
Tinwhistle players including Bill Ochs (USA), Robert Sithole (South
Africa) and Mary Bergin (Ireland). It includes more than 45 minutes
of audio extras and slide shows.
NDHB
The Clarke Tinwhistle Company
ESTABLISHED 1843
Tel: +44 (0)1892 837433
Email: [email protected]
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Clarke Accessories
The Clarke Tinwhistle Pouch
We are happy to introduce this colour-coded drawstring
pouch. Attractively made to match the colour of your
tinwhistle the pouch is individually stitched and
crafted from a black suede finish material to
keep your tinwhistle safe and sound!
A gold finished motif finishes the look.
Available to fit either ‘C’ or ‘D’.
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PRODUCT
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The Clarke Harmonica / Kazoo Pouch
This black suede finish drawstring pouch is custom made
to fit our Harmonica and ‘Pro’ Kazoo. Size is 16cm x 6cm.
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PRODUCT
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POUCH D
The Clarke Tinwhistle
Premium Pouch
The Clarke Tinwhistle Cleaning Brush
This custom made cleaning brush with tapered nylon
bristles helps to keep your tinwhistle clean and free from
any build up of unwanted mould or debris that can cause
decay and affect the sound.
This attractive made custom pouch is
individually hand stitched and crafted from
a good quality PU material, with a black
snakeskin finish.
With a gold finished press button closure
and embossed with the Clarke logo they are
available to fit either ‘C’ or ‘D’.
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POUCH C
The Clarke Tinwhistle Company
ESTABLISHED 1843
Tel: +44 (0)1892 837433
Email: [email protected]
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‘D’ – SBDC ‘C’ – SBCC
‘D’ – OND15 ‘C’ – ONC15
‘D’ – CDDC ‘C’ – CDCC
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SSBKD
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SSGLD
SSGRD
PDB
PDBK
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PDGL
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MND12
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‘D’ – OND
‘C’ – ONC
SDU24
PDS
SDP18D
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BRUSH
POUCH ‘C’
POUCH ‘D’
MKG
MKS
MKSDXL
MKGDXL
MKNS
MKSD
MKM
CH20
TCD
WTCD
MKGD
SPHK
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