Key of C MajorSoprano Register
C Tin Whistle Fingering Chart
Pitched one whole step below the standard D whistle, the C whistle provides a warmer, rounder tone. It allows you to play naturally in C Major, F Major, D Dorian, and A Minor without complex accidental fingerings.
Showing 25 playable notes
First Octave (Low Register) Gentle Breath Pressure
Produce warm, steady tone with relaxed diaphragm breathing and flat finger coverage.
C4
Diatonic
^C4
Accidental
D4
Diatonic
^D4
Accidental
E4
Diatonic
F4
Diatonic
^F4
Accidental
G4
Diatonic
^G4
Accidental
A4
Diatonic
_B4
Accidental
B4
Diatonic
Second & Third Octave (High Register) Focused Fast Airflow (+)
Accelerate breath speed and articulate with clean tongue attacks ("too") to cleanly sound higher pitches.
C5+
Diatonic
^C5+
Accidental
D5+
Diatonic
^D5+
Accidental
E5+
Diatonic
F5+
Diatonic
^F5+
Accidental
G5+
Diatonic
^G5+
Accidental
A5+
Diatonic
_B5+
Accidental
B5+
Diatonic
C6++
Diatonic
Special Cross-Fingerings & Half-Holing
Alternative fingering options for cleaner intonation and rapid ornamentation during fast passages.
B
B Flat (OXXOOO)
Cross-fingering to produce Bb on a C whistle (the subtonic note needed for F Major tunes).
Best for: F major folk tunes and modal airsFrequently Asked Questions: C Tin Whistle
When should I choose a C whistle over a D whistle?
A C whistle is ideal when playing along with piano, guitar in standard tuning, singer accompaniment in C/Am, or American/British folk repertoire.