Hector the Hero was written by the famed fiddler James Scott Skinner (1843-1927) in honour of Hector MacDonald (1853-1903), who was regarded as a hero by many in Scotland because he rose through the ranks from a Private to become a Major General, and won several distinctions including the KCB and the DSO.

The tune is a popular one, and ideal for the whistle. Being a slow air, you can introduce some of the decorations you've learnt (slides, cuts, trills, etc).

Click on the image on the right to access notation if desired, or follow the video below.