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Key of E-flat MajorSoprano Register

E-flat (Eb) Tin Whistle Fingering Chart

The E-flat (Eb) whistle is pitched one semitone above the standard D whistle. It produces a crisp, punchy, high-energy sound popular in marching bands, flute bands, and fast reels.

Showing 25 playable notes

First Octave (Low Register) Gentle Breath Pressure

Produce warm, steady tone with relaxed diaphragm breathing and flat finger coverage.

Tin whistle fingering diagram for note _E4: holes are closed, closed, closed, closed, closed, closed
_E4
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note E4: holes are closed, closed, closed, closed, closed, half-open
E4
Accidental
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note F4: holes are closed, closed, closed, closed, closed, open
F4
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note ^F4: holes are closed, closed, closed, closed, half-open, open
^F4
Accidental
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note G4: holes are closed, closed, closed, closed, open, open
G4
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note _A4: holes are closed, closed, closed, open, open, open
_A4
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note A4: holes are closed, closed, half-open, open, open, open
A4
Accidental
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note _B4: holes are closed, closed, open, open, open, open
_B4
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note B4: holes are closed, half-open, open, open, open, open
B4
Accidental
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note C5: holes are closed, open, open, open, open, open
C5
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note _D5: holes are closed, open, closed, closed, closed, closed
_D5
Accidental
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note D5: holes are open, open, open, open, open, open
D5
Diatonic

Second & Third Octave (High Register) Focused Fast Airflow (+)

Accelerate breath speed and articulate with clean tongue attacks ("too") to cleanly sound higher pitches.

Tin whistle fingering diagram for note _E5: holes are open, closed, closed, closed, closed, closed
_E5+
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note E5: holes are closed, closed, closed, closed, closed, half-open
E5+
Accidental
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note F5: holes are closed, closed, closed, closed, closed, open
F5+
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note ^F5: holes are closed, closed, closed, closed, half-open, open
^F5+
Accidental
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note G5: holes are closed, closed, closed, closed, open, open
G5+
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note _A5: holes are closed, closed, closed, open, open, open
_A5+
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note A5: holes are closed, closed, half-open, open, open, open
A5+
Accidental
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note _B5: holes are closed, closed, open, open, open, open
_B5+
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note B5: holes are closed, open, closed, open, open, open
B5+
Accidental
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note C6: holes are closed, open, open, open, open, open
C6+
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note _D6: holes are closed, open, closed, closed, closed, closed
_D6+
Accidental
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note D6: holes are open, open, open, open, open, open
D6+
Diatonic
Tin whistle fingering diagram for note _E6: holes are closed, closed, closed, closed, closed, closed
_E6++
Diatonic

Special Cross-Fingerings & Half-Holing

Alternative fingering options for cleaner intonation and rapid ornamentation during fast passages.

Tin whistle fingering diagram for note Db: holes are open, closed, closed, open, open, open
Db

Db (OXXOOO)

Cross-fingered D-flat accidental on Eb whistle.

Best for: Ab major and modal shifts

Frequently Asked Questions: E-flat (Eb) Tin Whistle

What is an Eb whistle used for?

Eb whistles are commonly used in traditional Irish bands to match Eb flutes and accordions, giving the ensemble a bright, sparkling lead voice.

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