How to Whistle With Your Fingers

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Knowing how to whistle with your fingers can come in handy when you need to hail a cab or get someone’s attention. Whistling with your fingers can be tricky, but with a little practice, you'll be whistling loudly in no time!

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Using Two Fingers

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  1. It doesn’t matter which hand you use, but you should only be using one hand. It may be easier to use your dominant hand. Your index finger and thumb should be making a ring shape. [1]
  2. You want your teeth to be completely covered. Your lips should be curled into your mouth. [2]
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  3. Curl your tongue up so the end is pointing toward the roof of your mouth. Then, move it back in your mouth so the space in the front of your mouth is open. There should be about .5 inches (1.3 cm) between your tongue and your front teeth. [3]
  4. Push your fingers into your mouth until they touch your tongue. The ring shape between your fingers should be horizontal now.
  5. Keep your lips stretched over your teeth. The only gap between your lips should be the space between your fingers. That’s where the air will come out when you whistle.
  6. Blow out forcefully, but not so much that it hurts. Don't worry if you don't make a whistling sound at first. It may take some practice before you're able to whistle with your fingers. If you don't make a whistling sound, take in another deep breath and try again. Eventually you'll get it! [4]
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Using Four Fingers

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  1. Extend your index and middle finger on each hand. Turn your hands so your palms are facing you. Then, touch the tips of your middle fingers together so they form an “A” shape. Keep your ring and pinky fingers bent down. Use your thumbs to hold them down if you need to.< your teeth. You want your teeth to be completely covered. Your lips should be curled over the edges of your teeth. [5]
  2. You want your teeth to be completely covered. Your lips should be curled into your mouth.
  3. Your palms should be facing you. Make sure you’re still holding your fingers in the “A” shape from before when you put them in your mouth. [6]
  4. Lift your tongue up so the end is pointing up at the roof of your mouth. Then, push on the underside of your tongue with the ends of your index and middle fingers. Keep pushing your tongue until it’s as far back as it will go in your mouth. [7]
  5. Your mouth should be completely sealed. You want the space between your fingers to be the only gap that air can escape from. That’s how you’ll be able to make the whistling sound. [8]
  6. Your exhale should be forceful, but don’t blow so hard that you hurt yourself. You may not hear a whistling sound the first few times you try it. After each attempt, take in another deep breath and reseal your lips around your fingers. Keep trying and you'll eventually make a whistling sound! [9]
    • If you’re having trouble, try adjusting the angle of your fingers or changing how hard you’re blowing.
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    Does it matter what finger I use?
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    No. It doesn't really matter what fingers you use. You can try using different combinations until you find one that works.
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    Should whistling make me feel like fainting?
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    Whistling is basically blowing air out, so it should not make you feel like fainting. However, trying to whistle continuously for some time might lead to lead headedness and dizziness. Take small breaks while practicing to whistle.
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    Why does my tongue hurt when I try to whistle?
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    You are probably pushing it too hard. You just need to push it back a little, not forcefully.
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      1. ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday/the-sunday-edition-september-1-2013-1.2904786/how-to-whistle-loudly-sunday-school-1.2904787
      2. ↑ https://youtu.be/NYb4EBdhRfg?t=10
      3. ↑ https://youtu.be/NYb4EBdhRfg?t=20
      4. ↑ https://youtu.be/NYb4EBdhRfg?t=25
      5. ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/how-to-whistle-with-your-fingers/
      6. ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/how-to-whistle-with-your-fingers/
      7. ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/how-to-whistle-with-your-fingers/
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      To whistle with your fingers, first wet your lips and curl them over your teeth. Make an “Ok” sign with your fingers and put your index finger and thumb in your mouth. Then, close your lips tight so that the only way for air to get out is the gap between your fingers and lips. Bring your tongue to the back of your mouth, take a deep breath through your nose, and then blow out hard as you push your tongue forward. Press your tongue against the back of your fingers as you blow out. Don't worry if you can't get it at first. Whistling with your fingers takes some practice. Keep trying until you're able to make a sound! Close your mouth around your fingers and blow out to make a whistling sound.

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