
The Same Tune on the Whistle and Fiddle
Why a tune I know on one instrument still has to be learned again on the other.

November 1, 2026 · 11 min
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A short letter every Wednesday: one tune I played, one thing I noticed about it and a photo from the barn.

Why a tune I know on one instrument still has to be learned again on the other.

Warm it in your hand, wipe it dry and never leave it on the window sill in frost.