Key of F MajorSoprano Register
F Tin Whistle Fingering Chart
Pitched a minor third above the standard D whistle, the F whistle is very agile, compact, and quick to speak. Great for energetic fiddle tunes and brass-band accompaniment.
Showing 25 playable notes
First Octave (Low Register) Gentle Breath Pressure
Produce warm, steady tone with relaxed diaphragm breathing and flat finger coverage.
F4
Diatonic
^F4
Accidental
G4
Diatonic
^G4
Accidental
A4
Diatonic
_B4
Diatonic
B4
Accidental
C5
Diatonic
^C5
Accidental
D5
Diatonic
^D5
Accidental
E5
Diatonic
Second & Third Octave (High Register) Focused Fast Airflow (+)
Accelerate breath speed and articulate with clean tongue attacks ("too") to cleanly sound higher pitches.
F5+
Diatonic
^F5+
Accidental
G5+
Diatonic
^G5+
Accidental
A5+
Diatonic
_B5+
Diatonic
B5+
Accidental
C6+
Diatonic
^C6+
Accidental
D6+
Diatonic
^D6+
Accidental
E6+
Diatonic
F6++
Diatonic
Special Cross-Fingerings & Half-Holing
Alternative fingering options for cleaner intonation and rapid ornamentation during fast passages.
Eb
Eb (OXXOOO)
Cross-fingered E-flat accidental on F whistle.
Best for: Bb major folk melodiesFrequently Asked Questions: F Tin Whistle
Is an F whistle suitable for beginners?
Yes! Because of its compact size, tone holes are very close together, making it easy for smaller hands, though most beginners start on standard D.