I used to think I could whistle, but my brother makes fun of me and tells me I can't. When I try, it feels more like I'm just blowing than getting a "solid" whistle sound. As if that made any sense...

Quote: Original post by DrZoidberg
i cannot whistle, even if my life depended on it i still woudnt be able to. everyone just says "pur your lips like this, and blow" but no matter how hard i try, i just cannot do it. i think if you cant whistle you will never be able to whistle.

Same with me.. it's my lips; they are really wierd shaped.

I can make a really high pitched sound that's really irritating... no whistling though. Since I couldn't whistle with my lips, I learnt how to cup my hands and hoot like an owl. Actually, I can almost do Vader's March in this method. I always lol and mess it up though [wink]

I can whistle very quickly, accurately, and fairly loudly. I never hum songs, I just whistle them. I can hit a much larger range of notes whistling than humming or singing.

Now if you want a real challenge, whistle by inhaling. It's much harder to get a clear sound and hit the right notes. I can't do it nearly as fast.

Step 1) Teach her the process of whistling
Step 2) Let her try
Step 3) If she fails, slap her and repeat from step 2

She'll get it eventually.

Quote: Original post by LockePickNow if you want a real challenge, whistle by inhaling. It's much harder to get a clear sound and hit the right notes. I can't do it nearly as fast.

I can some of the time, but i find you need a stiffer (for want of a better word) embosure ( ya i know thats spelt wrong!:P) but I always get a sharp sounding note. :S i'd have thought it would have been flat...w/e

Tell her "Whistling is based on blowing and practice"... take it from there.

[Edited by - Ilici on April 22, 2005 5:16:48 AM]

Quote: Original post by LockePick
Now if you want a real challenge, whistle by inhaling. It's much harder to get a clear sound and hit the right notes. I can't do it nearly as fast.

Hehe, thats odd, I find it much easier to whistle clearly inwards than outwards.

Quote: Original post by DrZoidberg
i cannot whistle, even if my life depended on it i still woudnt be able to. everyone just says "pur your lips like this, and blow" but no matter how hard i try, i just cannot do it. i think if you cant whistle you will never be able to whistle.

The thing is, you don't blow. Pretty much everyone will tell you to blow, but that's not what you do. You breath. Exhale lightly.

Quote: Original post by Gourgy

Quote: Original post by DrZoidberg
i cannot whistle, even if my life depended on it i still woudnt be able to. everyone just says "pur your lips like this, and blow" but no matter how hard i try, i just cannot do it. i think if you cant whistle you will never be able to whistle.

The thing is, you don't blow. Pretty much everyone will tell you to blow, but that's not what you do. You breath. Exhale lightly.

Could Lauren Bacall been wrong, then?