The tin whistle, or penny whistle, is a small high-pitched whistle flute w/ six finger holes and has long been associated with traditional folk music. It was a popular and inexpensive instrument used in Europe long before being exported to North American colonies, where whistles and metal fifes were listed on 18th century store inventories in Virginia. Popular with novice and experienced musicians alike. The novice can play a familiar tune within minutes, while the more experienced player can make the whistle sing out jigs, reels and chanteys with the slurs and turns of the professional. This tin whistle, in the key of D, is 12" long and is packaged with a music and instruction sheet. (No. 83304)