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How to do that super loud whistle

PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
edited September 2014 in All Encompassing Trip
I have been unable to do a loud whistle all my life, and not for lack of trying. But i finally just learned how by following these instructions! I almost can't believe it, lol. Not sure how handy it will be now, since I've spent my whole life getting used to not employing this skill... but you never know. Maybe if PJ plays Soon Forget at another show I'm at it will be very handy. I wasn't able to participate in the whistling part at the last show, lol.

Got this from Facebook and saw that many comments said these instructions didn't work for them, but I am thinking maybe they were largely the people who don't follow instructions very well or gave up too fast? Because it worked for me almost immediately. :)

http://m.9gag.com/gag/a49Ygzy?sc_ref=direct
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  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Posts: 14,352
    Man, I always wante to know how to do that too! I tried with the instructions, but it didn't work. :-<
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    Leezestarr313 said:

    Man, I always wante to know how to do that too! I tried with the instructions, but it didn't work. :-<

    Takes some practice. I am only managing some of the time. Work in progress. :P I think you need to experiment a bit with the positioning of everything if it doesn't work right away.
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,187
    way to much work to whistle i just curl my tongue up against my bottom teeth and whistle away loud too !
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    josevolution said:

    way to much work to whistle i just curl my tongue up against my bottom teeth and whistle away loud too !

    I would if I could!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,187
    PJ_Soul said:

    josevolution said:

    way to much work to whistle i just curl my tongue up against my bottom teeth and whistle away loud too !

    I would if I could!
    At least you can do the two finger whistle :-c
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  • FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Posts: 4,810
    josevolution said:

    way to much work to whistle i just curl my tongue up against my bottom teeth and whistle away loud too !

    Can we get a demonstration?

    Lol I tried the above FB thing and just ended up spitting everywhere!
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    Hmm. I think if it's not working you're trying too hard? :))
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  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Posts: 14,352
    I tried more and now I have a knot in my tongue :P
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    :))
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  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    This thread is turning me on....I gotta get outta here,,,,,
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    =))

    I've found that you need to leave a hole between your fingers and your lower lip, which the instructions don't explain. Like a small triangle space where the whistle comes out, lol. I've been practicing all day trying to get consistent, and still only get it half the time (I'm still sick... i have a LOT of time on my hands lately, ha!). My neighbors must be ready to kill me.
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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,484
    very informative thread.

    thank you.
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    edited September 2014
    :)

    I seem to have gotten better, but still need some practice. The part about the lower lip and where the whistle comes out is key. You can even move that part of your lower lip to get more creative with the whistle. :))
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  • JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    You can also just use your thumb and index finger...
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    PJ_Soul said:

    :)

    I seem to have gotten better, but still need some practice. The part about the lower lip and where the whistle comes out is key. You can even move that part of your lower lip to get more creative with the whistle. :))

    This is all hilarious but especially this post and JW's last one.
  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,484
    i need to practice
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    JWPearl said:

    You can also just use your thumb and index finger...

    I can't mange that at all. I need internet instructions! :))
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    "mange" :D
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    Makes me wonder when I was texting about mange with someone, lol. :P
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 41,773
    i can only whistle if i "suck" the air in
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    eeriepadave said:

    i can only whistle if i "suck" the air in

    8-} That's weird!

    :))
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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,484
    i can't do it. it hurts my fingers
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    Hmm. That shouldn't be.
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  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Posts: 14,352
    I'd gladly take it. I tried more today, but I just don't get it right. I have problems with the "pushing the tongue back" part for some reason. There is still air coming out of all kinds of crevices and then my lips start to hurt because I pressed them on too hard L-)
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  • smarcheesmarchee Posts: 14,539
    how is the practice coming along? lol
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    smarchee said:

    how is the practice coming along? lol

    80% success rate now, including whistle variances. I should have it mastered by tomorrow night. :D=))
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    Leezestarr313 said:

    I'd gladly take it. I tried more today, but I just don't get it right. I have problems with the "pushing the tongue back" part for some reason. There is still air coming out of all kinds of crevices and then my lips start to hurt because I pressed them on too hard L-)

    Lol. Well if i see you somewhere I will be sure to give you a tutorial. :-B :))
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  • smarcheesmarchee Posts: 14,539
    variances?
    LOL
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    2003 ~ Toronto
    2005 ~ London, Toronto
    2006 ~ Toronto
    2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
    2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
    2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
    2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Detroit
    2019 - Chicago X 2
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,889
    smarchee said:

    variances?
    LOL

    Like different pitches, the hailing a cab whistle vs the wolf whistle, etc. B-)
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  • smarcheesmarchee Posts: 14,539
    edited September 2014
    wow, you have come a long away, doing variances and shit :D
    (edited for grammar)
    1998 ~ Barrie
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    2005 ~ London, Toronto
    2006 ~ Toronto
    2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
    2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
    2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
    2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Detroit
    2019 - Chicago X 2
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