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The ultimate guide to the instrument known as the tinwhistle, pennywhistle, Irish whistle, or just plain whistle.  I'm Dale, the Undisputed King of Internet Whistle Journalism, and I'll be your waiter today. And your host. Below are the various items to explore on chiff & fipple, grouped by "department". This is the quick menu page for frequent visitors.  New visitors should go to this full menu page.

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