Today we will consider with you, dear friends, how to learn to whistle, but just so that the respectable, wise gray-haired ladies and gentlemen will have a cold blood in their veins. Whistling belongs to the category of mandatory and useful male skills and has a pronounced practical application. For example, it will allow you to call a business partner or cause admiration in the eyes of your son; warn a passerby that this territory belongs to you and your colleagues in the front door; hint to the beauty that she looks divine. There is nothing to say about hunters and dog breeders, everything is obvious here.
Experts identify several simple ways to extract from their lungs a piercing whistle of various directions: artistic, admiring, warning, deterrent, hooligan. However, before delving into practical exercises, it is worthwhile to indulge a little in the philosophy of action and delve into history, so that this lesson is not superficial, but is a conscious skill.
The first variant of the whistle – the fingers of both hands are folded into the letter 'A'
A little history – the tricks of evil
For a long time, the people had a negative attitude towards whistlers and whistles. This is largely due to gene memory – the primitive fear of the first people before the elements of the wind, which is accompanied by a strong luminous sound. Our not so primitive ancestors of the times of our era already explained this phenomenon by the demonic rage. Simple, requires no comprehension, easy to remember. This is where all the negativity to the whistlers stemmed from, who likened evil spirits and condemned, just as the inquisitors did not condemn Nicolaus Copernicus. Remember only the Nightingale the Rogue, known for his murderous whistle.
It is interesting that among the Slavic, as well as Chinese sailors, on the contrary, whistling in the sea was not a bad omen, but an occult skill in calling the wind. So, for example, in order to get out of the calm zone, sailors resorted to whistling. As the old-timers say, sometimes the loud whistle really 'inflated the sails'. Some “earthly” professions also did not do without skillful whistlers. These are, for example, hunters and hounds.
A special taboo in relation to whistling has developed in the issue of whistling girls. Girls, gravitating towards this idle occupation, were frightened by a man's beard, lack of money and other inhuman nightmares.
A bit of theory – varieties of male whistle
There are at least five types of whistle.
A delighted whistle will successfully hide the inability to connect and a couple of words
Distracted whistling
Doesn't have any deep meaning. Sometimes you just want to easily whistle a relaxed, often haunting melody. This type of whistle can be attributed to the area of fingering the rosary, tapping fingers, curling a lock of hair, and other catchy and relaxing gestures and articulations.
Delighted whistle
Most often directed at an individual of the opposite sex. This sound does not have a negative or neutral connotation, and frankly expresses admiration. As to us – men – the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity themselves say: “women value actions, not words” (but we know that not everything and not always). Therefore, meaningless from a female point of view, streams of verbiage like 'You just look divine, my mind is not even able to give a coherent and worthy compliment', we simply replace with a specific deed – a whistle.
Calling whistle
It differs from the above in a more frank subtext. We can say that this is an analogue of the March meow of cats. The very sound of whistling is not melodic and melodious, but rather sharp and energetic.
Judgment whistle
This kind of whistling can be attributed to the melodic synonym for the workers 'and peasants' “Fu!”. Moreover, in the highest degree of condemnation. Such whistles can be heard, for example, at sports competitions and rallies.
Warning whistle
This whistle is also targeted, always addressed to a specific person. Etymologically, it means 'hey, you, come on here!', 'Can't you find a cigarette?' and their variations and derivatives. This whistling is most often used in a purely male company.
How to learn to whistle using your fingers?
For a loud, loud whistle, you need your fingers. If, for whatever reason, you do not have them, you should accept the fact that the whistler of you will be a little less than so-so, and go straight to the next point. It is the fingers folded in a sacred gesture that help to emit a regular, loud, prolonged whistle.
The second variant of the whistle – the fingers are folded in the 'Ok' sign
Rules and sequence of actions:
- Step one. It is necessary to fold the letter 'A' from the fingers of both hands. To do this, you need to form the top of the letter 'A' from the index and middle fingers, and the tucked ring and little fingers form the base of the letter. A simplified but less efficient option is to replace the finger structure with an 'OK' sign.
- Step two. The lips should be pressed against the teeth as much as possible. Outwardly, it should look like you are covering your edentulous gums with your lips. The fingers should help to make this movement with the lips as correct and elegant as possible.
- Step three. Fingers folded in the above ways must be inserted into their own mouth opening (it is better to wash your hands first). The fingers should lie towards the center of the tongue. The tongue must be tucked back so that a distance forms between the teeth and the tip of the tongue.
- Step four. Draw in full lungs of air, close your lips and exhale the air. If all movements were performed correctly, you will hear a loud whistle. If you do not hear a loud whistle, repeat all over again until you hear it.
The duration of the whistle will depend on lung capacity and desire. Over time, by changing the intensity of the exhaled air, more melodic sounds can be added to the lingering whistle.
How to learn to whistle without fingers?
Whistling without fingers and a special device – a whistle – can be done in two ways. The best way to train is in front of a mirror. This will help you quickly learn how to fold your lips correctly, which means that weeks of training will be reduced to days, and with proper skill, to hours and even minutes.
The third version of the whistle – lips 'bow' … figuratively speaking
Method one:
- Push your lower jaw forward slightly. The main thing is not to overdo it.
- Cover the bottom row of teeth with your lower lip.
- Tighten the corners of your lips as you do in a light half smile.
- The tongue should be loosely positioned in the mouth.
- Breathe out air through your mouth, passing it under your tongue.
The whistle may not work the first time. At the same time, it is absolutely not necessary to attribute the failure to weak lungs. Professionals advise to start exhaling smoothly, only over time increasing the intensity and strength of exhalation.
Method two:
- Fold your lips with a pipe or pipe.
- The opening between the lips should not exceed the size of the tip of the little finger.
- The tip of the tongue should be located a short distance from the lower teeth.
- Exhale the air gently. If, apart from exhaling, nothing happened, lift the tip of your tongue to the outer edge of the palate and again exhale smoothly.
When you gain the necessary experience and increase lvl, you can start experimenting with the intensity and strength of exhalation.
Conclusion
As a summary of how to learn to whistle and why, I would like to note that whistling in most civilized communities and cultures (excluding the subculture of fine-looking elders on benches) no longer has a pronounced negative connotation.
In certain professions, the ability to whistle is generally a must on the resume and will be tested in the interview (in fact, not). Well, as a final word, I note that with a sufficiently developed imagination and high self-confidence, the whistle will successfully replace a musical instrument.
