Whistling can be a pleasurable pastime. Some people whistle to pass the time, while others take it more seriously and compete in whistling competitions. If you don’t know how to whistle, it can be difficult to pick up the skill. You can easily learn to whistle a note or two with a little patience and practice.
Begin by looking in a mirror. Make a small “O” with your lips while watching yourself. You want to leave a small gap for air to pass through. After that, place your tongue behind your lower teeth. Begin to blow air out through the circle you made with your mouth while maintaining this position. Repeat these steps until you can make a whistle; it may take some time.
Don’t expect to be able to whistle flawlessly on your first attempt. You’ll most likely have to practice adjusting your lips and tongue until you can produce a whistled note. It’s possible that you’ll need to tighten your lips or shift your tongue position. Some people have better results by pressing their tongues against their bottom gums. Avoid blowing too hard while learning; small amounts of air tend to work best.
Some people recommend that as you learn to whistle, you keep your lips moist because this will help you produce a stronger note. Once you’ve mastered a decent note, experiment with different sounds by adjusting your lips, tongue, and the force with which you blow. Curling your tongue and placing it near, but not touching, the roof of your mouth is another option. Some people can also produce a variety of notes in this manner.
The notes you produce when you first learn to whistle are likely to be breathy and low-volume. It’s possible that your whistles will fade in and out. You may eventually hear sounds similar to those heard when air is allowed to escape from a tire. Don’t be discouraged if you hear such sounds; it means you’re on the right track. Keep practicing, and you’ll soon master the proper mouth positioning for producing powerful, melodious notes.