Well I finally practiced to a point where I can play Down By The Sally Gardens without a major mistake nor squeaks. So I decided to record it (and put in a slight reverb to make it sound slightly better).
Please be kind…I started playing the tin whistle about a month and a half ago but with 2 kids finding time to practice is hard.
http://www.rap4th.com/tinwhistle/down_sally_gardens.mp3
Rob
Wow!! Either my song scared everyone off or it was just so bad that it rendered everyone unconscious.
Oh well.
Not bad for a month and a half, but please take off the reverb.
David
I liked it. It gave me a happy feeling. You’re way ahead of the learning curve. I have one suggestion. Please record that same song, every month for the next year, then every quarter for the next year, and continue recording that song over many years. You’ll appreciate your improvement. There is great enthusiasm in your current version, please keep that enthusiasm in future recordings.
Try it again with no tonguing. Where the are repeat notes, separate them with a “cut”. See if that changes the fluidity (and thus feeling) of the tune.
Not a bad effort for a fairly short period of time. 
I also recommend cutting way back on the tonguing. I don’t think it’s necessary to stop tonguing altogether, but it should be pretty sparse.
With an air, it’s OK (or even better) to be a little looser with your timing. With the almost strict timing and tempo you have coupled with the tonguing, it almost sounds like a march.
I’d say relax, cut way back on the tonguing, and let the song play itself. Personally, I’d also say to slow it down just a bit as well. This is also a nice one to learn slides on as well.
Sorry if all of this sounds critical - hopefully it helps! Stick with it - that’s also the first song I was able to play without mistakes. 
Jason
It sounds great and I agree with Guinness about the tonguing and cuts. As for the reverb that you used, might I recommend one that does not have the “delay” effect enabled.
There are some great sounding reverbs out there, and the ones I usually prefer to use have a “Church”, “Cathedral” or “Medium Hall” preset. Then its simply a question of tweaking the presets to your liking! Delay effects are rarely useful when recording trad instruments IMHO.
Matt
Wow…thank you for your comments and constructive criticism.
Yeah…it is going to take me a while to get out of tonguing…main reason why…I played trumpet for over 10 years.
I will keep practicing. I did notice that when I listened to what I played…it did sound rigid. I was never the one to impervise or really solo…so I think it will take me a while before it sounds really pretty.
However, I am having a blast with the tin whistle.
Again, thanks for the kind words and advice…it is much appreciated.
Rob
Guinness thank you!! Playing trumpet is all about tonguing but the tin whistle is completely different. I just have to make sure to keep a constant stream of air going while I move my fingers.
Runs off…to play whistle
You know what…I just tried playing the same song without tonguing and now I understand truly what a cut is…since you are not tonguing…a cut is a way to separate 2 notes that are the same. I know…I am a little slow on the uptake…but it really did not sink in until I played with no tonguing.
Thank you all again for the advice.
Rob
Another thing that I just realized…now that I am not tonguing as much…I am tending to over-blow and squeak more often. sigh …more to practice.
Rob
OK guys…I did re-record it with the following adjustments:
I don’t know how to do slides so I could not work that in.
Have a listen…oh if I am supposed to post this in another thread…please let me know.
www.rap4th.com/tinwhistle/down_sally_gardens2.mp3
Rob
OK guys…I did re-record it with the following adjustments:
This one is MUCH better. Wow!
Hmm…
I’m not an expert, but coming from a brass playing background (cornet for the last 30 years) I’d say you’re over-blowing. The intonation doesn’t sound great, especially on the two lowest notes - I think you’re forcing those. What whistle are you playing? (My money’s on a Generation. 
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My advice, for what it’s worth, would be to stick with whatever whistle you are playing, listen to the tuning, and play more gently.
Stay hoopy,
(and welcome!)
Mike
Mike,
I agree with you…I know that I am blowing too hard. It is something that I have to work on. Going from a brass instrument to a wind instrument is really difficult for me. The whistle that I am using is a Walton D.