But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids How do you whistle?
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Jan 24, 2025 Join musician and champion whistler Emily Eagen as she dives into the fascinating world of whistling. Discover how sound is created and why your tongue can change the pitch. Learn about the cultural significance of whistling, including its surprising role in languages like Silbo Gomero. Emily shares tips for beginners, emphasizing whistling as a joyful form of musical expression. Plus, hear about exciting competitions and the delightful story behind the podcast's theme song, all brought to life with audience participation!
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Theme Music Origin
- But Why's theme music was originally whistled by Luke Reynolds.
- He whistled it off-the-cuff and left imperfections for a human feel.
Whistling for Musical Ideas
- Try whistling to explore musical ideas before playing or singing.
- Luke Reynolds uses whistling for subtle control and embellishments.
How to Whistle
- To whistle, shape your mouth to intensify the hiss from saying "he" then "you".
- Touch your tongue to lower teeth, sides to upper back teeth, fold slightly, and blow downwards.