Vibrato is the effect of making a note sound as if it is vibrating. Vibrato is a subtle ornamentation, and although it is a technique borrowed from classical music, is widely used in the playing of slow airs, especially to imitate the sound of the vocal quiver.
Finger vibrato is the easiest form of vibrato for tin whistle, and a very effective technique. Finger vibrato is most effective on F#, G, A and B, although depending on your tin whistle, you may be able to effectively do it on a c note, or on higher notes also.
For an F# vibrato, constantly tap the lowest hole with your right ring finger.
For an G vibrato, constantly tap the second-lowest hole with your right middle finger.
For an A vibrato, constantly tap the third-lowest hole with your right index finger
For a B vibrato, constantly tap the third-highest hole with your left ring finger
For a C flat vibrato, constantly tap the third-lowest hole with your right index finger
Finger vibrato is the easiest form of vibrato for tin whistle, and a very effective technique. Finger vibrato is most effective on F#, G, A and B, although depending on your tin whistle, you may be able to effectively do it on a c note, or on higher notes also.
For an F# vibrato, constantly tap the lowest hole with your right ring finger.
For an G vibrato, constantly tap the second-lowest hole with your right middle finger.
For an A vibrato, constantly tap the third-lowest hole with your right index finger
For a B vibrato, constantly tap the third-highest hole with your left ring finger
For a C flat vibrato, constantly tap the third-lowest hole with your right index finger
If you listen to "Lady Keith's Lament", you'll find I do a G vibrato at 0:05 and a C natural vibrato at 0:09 into the video.
Vibrato is perfect for embellishment in slower tunes, such as slow airs and planxties, where it is noticeable |
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