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Tin or penny whistle music is played more in Ireland than any other country in the world.This is
not to say the whistle is unique to Ireland, far from it, in fact it's played in most countries around the world. The fact
that Ireland has embraced this simple musical instrument is most likely down to it being learned in schools in Ireland
from an early age or the fact that it blends in so well with traditional Irish music. You could travel from Kerry to Donegal
any night of the week and find whistle players joining in traditional music sessions in the pubs in villages and towns. It's
one of the smallest musical instruments in the world and also one of the loudest. It's east to carry around with you as it
fits neatly into you're pocket always at the ready for those unexpected sessions.
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