Whistling can be used to attract attention, call a dog, or sing a beautiful melody. Once you've found a comfortable setting, practice as often as you can so you can control the pitch and volume of your whistle. However, not everyone is an expert at whistling, so don't be disappointed if you can't do it. What you can do apart from practicing hard is to try a different way of whistling. There are three main ways to whistle: pursed lips, tongue, and fingers.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Whistling Using Your Lips
Step 1. Pinch your lips
Imagine that you are about to kiss someone and purse your lips. The gap that your lips produce should be small and round. Exhalation through the gap will produce a number of tones.
- Another way to get your lips in the correct position is to say the word "two."
- Make sure your lips don't touch your teeth. So, try to keep your lips slightly forward.
- If your lips are dry, you can wet them before whistling. This can improve the quality of the whistles you produce.
Step 2. Slightly fold your tongue
Fold the tip of your tongue slightly upwards. When you start whistling, you can change the shape of your tongue to produce different notes.
For starters, rest your tongue under your teeth. Later you will have to learn to change the shape of the tongue to produce different notes
Step 3. Blow air over your tongue until it passes over your lips
Blow slowly and start changing the shape of your lips and the folds of your tongue until you get a clear tone. This may take a little practice, so don't give up too quickly.
- Don't blow too hard, just blow gently at first. You can whistle even louder when you find the correct shape of your lips and tongue.
- Wet your lips again if they start to dry out during practice.
- Pay attention to the shape of your mouth when you have succeeded in producing a note. In what position were your lips and tongue at that time? Once you've found the tune, keep practicing. Blow even harder to maintain the tone you produce.
Step 4. Keep changing the position of the tongue to produce another note
Try pushing your tongue forward slightly for a higher pitch and lifting your tongue slightly from the bottom of your mouth for a lower pitch. Keep trying until you can whistle high to low notes.
- To produce a low note, you'll notice that your jaw needs to move down a bit. To produce a low note requires more space in your mouth. You may even have to move your chin down to produce a low-pitched whistle.
- Your lips will be closer together as you produce higher notes. You may have to lift your head to hit the high notes.
- If your sound is not a whistle but a hiss, your tongue may be too close to the roof of your mouth.
Method 2 of 3: Whistling Using Your Tongue
Step 1. Insert your lips inward
Your upper lip should be close to the arrangement of your upper teeth, at this stage your teeth will be slightly visible. Your lower lip should be close to the arrangement of your lower teeth, at this stage the arrangement of your lower teeth will be covered by your lower lip. Your mouth should look like you're smiling without teeth. This position will produce a very loud type of whistle and attract the attention of the surrounding environment, this type of whistle can be used to call a taxi when your hands are busy.
Use your fingers to place your lips into the right position
Step 2. Fold your tongue backwards
Position your tongue so that it is wide, flat, and behind your lower teeth. Make sure that there is some space between your tongue and your lower teeth and that they are not touching.
Step 3. Blow air over your tongue and over your lower teeth and lower lip
Direct your exhale down towards your lower teeth. You can feel the pressure coming from your breath on your tongue. The air will flow at the small angle formed by the top side of your tongue and your upper teeth, the air will move towards your lower teeth and lips. This process will produce a fairly loud whistle.
- This type of whistle takes a lot of practice. Your jaw, tongue, and mouth will be slightly stretched when you whistle in this way.
- Try to spread and flatten the tip of your tongue so you can produce a loud and clear whistle.
- Remember to lift your tongue slightly, more or less to the level of your lower teeth.
Step 4. Try different positions for different whistles
Changing the position of your tongue, cheek muscles, and jaw will produce different types of whistles.
Method 3 of 3: Whistling Using Fingers
Step 1. Decide what finger you want to use
When you whistle with your fingers, you're using your fingers to hold your lips together to produce the clearest note you can. Everyone has to decide what finger to use to produce the best whistle. The placement of your fingers depends on the size and shape of your fingers and mouth. Try some of these options:
- Use both of your index fingers.
- Use both of your middle fingers.
- Use both of your little fingers.
- Use the thumb and middle finger or the thumb with the index finger of one hand.
Step 2. Make an inverted "v" shape using your finger
Whichever combination of fingers you use, form an inverted "v" by bringing your fingers together. Bring the bottom of the "v" shape closer to your mouth.
Make sure you always wash your hands before putting your fingers in your mouth
Step 3. Place the tip of the upside down "v" under your tongue
Your fingers should touch each other under your tongue, at the back of your teeth.
Step 4. Close your lips over your fingers
Make sure there is a small gap between your fingers.
Press your lips tightly over your fingers so that air only flows through the gaps between your fingers. This can produce a clearer whistle
Step 5. Blow air through the gap formed
This technique will produce a loud, loud whistle, perfect for calling your dog or attracting the attention of your friends. Practice diligently until your tongue, fingers, and lips are in the right position to produce a strong whistle.
- Don't blow too hard at the beginning. Slowly increase the power of your blow until you get the right whistle.
- Try another finger combination. You may not be able to whistle using one combination of fingers, but perhaps the other is the right size for a whistle.
Tips
- Don't blow too hard, especially during practice. This can leave you with more air to practice and it's better to learn to understand the proper form and sound first than immediately wanting a loud whistle.
- Whistling is generally easier when your lips are moderately moist. Try to wet your lips or maybe drink a little water.
- Each type of whistle has a special combination, which is the right combination to produce a long and clear whistle. Practice using the three types of whistles listed above until you find your own combination.
- As you exhale, try to lift your diaphragm so that the exhaled air is slightly upward.
- For a high pitch, move your lips as if you were smiling. This is the best way to find out the range of tones you can achieve.
