Tin Whistle Sheet Music & Practice Guide
Learn the traditional Irish song Baidín Fheidhlimidh on a High D tin whistle. A simple, gentle 3/4 tune perfect for beginners.
Step 1: Learn the first phrase (A-D-F#-E-D)
Step 2: Practice the rising melody in the middle
Step 3: Play the whole song with a waltz feel
Báidín Fheidhlimidh (often anglicized as Baidin Fheidhlimidh) is a traditional Irish-language folk song originating from the Connemara region on the west coast of Ireland. The title translates roughly as “Feidhlimidh’s Little Boat,” and the song reflects the strong maritime culture of Irish-speaking coastal communities, where fishing and seafaring were central to everyday life. Passed down through oral tradition, the song is typically sung in Irish and is known for its gentle, flowing melody that evokes the motion of the sea. Over time, Báidín Fheidhlimidh became popular beyond its regional roots and entered the wider Irish folk repertoire, often performed as a children’s song as well as a slow air. Its simple melodic structure and limited range have made it especially suitable for beginner instruction on instruments such as the tin whistle, fiddle, and flute. Today, the song is valued both as an accessible teaching melody and as a living example of Ireland’s Gaelic musical and linguistic heritage.
It translates to "Feilim's Little Boat".
Yes, it is in 3/4 time, which is waltz time, though it is sung as a rhythmic song.