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Do you practice whistling

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Yes! Practice is very important when learning how to whistle, as practicing will help you get the technique right.

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Using the basic technique, when I blow air out of my mouth, where is my tongue supposed to be?

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The tip of your tongue should be anywhere from the top of your gumline (on your bottom jaw) to the bottom of your gums, depending on the pitch of the note. Try varying the position of the tip of your tongue and the air pressure to find a balance, almost like driving a manual car. That, coupled with how tight your lips are will give you a variance of volume as well.

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I've tried and read so many wikis but I just can't get it right. Any ideas?

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If you are trying to whistle with your fingers and are using the "okay" shape, maybe try different hand configurations to find one that works for you.

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When I use the finger technique to whistle loud, where is my tongue supposed to be?

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Ideally it should be rolled back into your mouth, kept in place by your fingers pushing gently on it. You may also be able to whistle with your tongue under your fingers.

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Why do I have to wet my lips while whistling?

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Moisture is also important to the sound of your whistle, so keep your lips wet while you practice whistling.

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Will I still whistle even if I don't wet my lips?

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No but for a better result you should. Moisturizing your lips will help you produce the whistling sound but it is not required.

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How much practice do I need to learn this?

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Try 30 minutes to an hour each day. Over time, change the size of the hole you blow out of and your tongue position, to vary the sound and style.

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I've tried everything but nothing works. My daughter can whistle, and she's three. What do I do?

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Keep practicing the steps above. It's really just a matter of finding the right curvature of your lips and tongue (or fingers). You'll find it eventually if you don't give up out of frustration!

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