The name tinwhistle comes from the Latin word, which in the Middle Ages was the French term for some beautiful-sounding pipes. Around 1581, Sieur de Juvigny made in Paris a small longitudinal flute with 6 holes, 4 tops and two for thumbs called a flazolet, which immediately aroused widespread interest of amateurs muzykowania.Na at the beginning of the nineteenth century, an English type of flazolet with 6 top holes, one for the thumb and partial flopping was created. It gained immense popularity and consequently contributed to the mass production of its cheap and simplified odmian.Niezwykle popular in Anglo-Saxon countries, it also gained popularity in Polish lands, among othersin. in Kujawy, Kurpie and Masuria. It is one of the basic instruments in Celtic music. Currently, the flazolets have 6 top holes without a thumb hole. Step into the Irish spirit with these traditional wind instruments! Feadóg Nickel in "D" key. This is the perfect Irish gift! Specification: Tone: D Mouthpiece: ABS plastic Manufactured: Republic of Ireland Finish / colour: Brass Dimensions: 29.5 1.2 cm Due to the fact that flazolets belong to the group of hygiene products.