Q&A for How to Whistle With Your Fingers

No. It doesn't really matter what fingers you use. You can try using different combinations until you find one that works.

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.

You are probably pushing it too hard. You just need to push it back a little, not forcefully.

Yes, but you may have to adapt a bit.

Anyone, including children, should be able to whistle as long as the position and formation of their fingers is correct.

Probably not. I have a massive overbite, and I can whistle with and without a retainer/braces. It's just about technique.

Yes, you should practice until you are happy with how you whistle.

Just keep practicing! Try blowing softly at first until you are blowing air through the gap that is made by your fingers and don't give up!

Probably a little bit, but that's part of practicing! If you're self-conscious, you can practice somewhere alone.

Generally, blowing harder will increase the volume.

To increase the pitch of your whistle, stretch your lips more in a smiling shape. This can be done by increasing the angle between your fingers when you whistle.

Just practice and it will take a couple of weeks.

It is difficult to do with your fingers, but you can try to match the pitch and notes of the song.

If your fingernails are long, you may not be able to whistle as well; you may need to cut your fingernails before attempting.

No, it shouldn't matter what fingers you use.

Try using different finger combinations until you get it.

No. Good whistlers have good whistling technique, regardless of the size of their fingers.

This depends on how hard you blow and how good your technique is. If you practice often, your whistle will be loud!

Yes! All teeth of different shapes and sizes (or dentures/braces) will not affect your ability to whistle, as long as you get the position of tongue, lips, and fingers right.

The article is pretty clear, but it may help you to look up videos of people whistling.

You just need to practice and practice, try different techniques and finger combinations.

Try blowing softly at first, until you are able to blow air just through the gap in your fingers. This is an important step, as it is where the sound comes from. If you keep practicing you will find the sound!

Try making it a little wet at first. Try whistling. If it doesn't really work, make your lips a little wetter. Whistle again. Repeat until you find the perfect amount of wetness on your lips for whistling.

Your fingers should touch your tongue.

Having a tongue ring should not make a difference.

The tip of your tongue needs to be rolled back for you to whistle with your fingers.

Yes. Some people can. It depends on how much you work for it.

As mentioned above, anyone can do it.

Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

The air should come out from the top of the tongue. This is so that you can get more momentum with it.