How to Whistle With 2 Fingers

The two finger whistle is loud enough to call attention.

The two finger whistle differs from regular whistling because it produces a much louder sound, generally used to call attention. This is effective for hailing taxis, calling dogs or getting someone's attention in a noisy or crowded environment. The two finger whistle can be performed with a variety of fingers but it is generally easier to begin with the two pinkie fingers and then experiment with other fingers later.

Instructions

1. Put the two ends of your pinkie fingers together, with the fingernails angled inward, to produce a shape of a triangle or 90-degree angle between your pinkies.

2. Take the joined pinkie fingers and seal them against your tongue, inside your mouth. This will create a space above and below your tongue and pinkies. Do not touch your tongue to your teeth or the roof of your mouth, so that air flow will not be inhibited. There should also be a gap from your teeth to where the pinkies join to form a small triangle.

3. Stretch your lips out slightly and press firmly to your fingers. Inhale and begin to blow. Move your fingers and tongue around until you hear a whistle. Once you hear it, stay with that same finger and tongue formation to become familiar with the placement.

4. Continue to practice, whistling daily to increase in pitch and variety. Use a variety of fingers or try it with two fingers on one hand, to avoid having to have both hands free to whistle.

References

• Nat Wilson: How to Whistle Loudly