Your first three notes
Learn B, A, and G, then connect them with small finger movements.
By the end of this lessonMove between three notes without interrupting the air.
Read the holes from the top
A filled circle means close the hole; an empty circle means leave it open. The top circle represents the hole closest to your mouth. On a D whistle, B closes one hole, A closes the top two, and G closes the top three.
Add one finger at a time
Begin on B. Lower your left middle finger to make A, then your left ring finger to make G. Reverse the movement to climb back up. Keep your right-hand holes open throughout this exercise.
Join the notes
Try the changes silently first. When you add breath, keep the air flowing through each change. This connected way of playing is called a slur. Listen for a direct change of pitch, with no extra squeak between notes.
A five-note conversation
- Tap the note cards in order to hear B–A–G–A–B. The cards play single reference notes, so you choose the pace.
- Echo the pattern, holding each note for two slow counts. Breathe after the last B.
- Repeat three times. On the final attempt, look away from the tabs and recall the finger changes.
Listen & find the fingering
Tap a note, then echo it on your high D whistle. These are individual pitch examples.
A five-note conversation
Connect B–A–G–A–B with steady air. Breathe during the rest before repeating.
Practice
Tap a staff note or finger tab to hear a note and practise from there. The staff and tabs follow the same beat.
Your self-check
I can play B–A–G–A–B three times with a smooth change between notes.
Take your time. You can revisit any lesson, completed or not.