Whistling classics: delightful whistle songs that make you happy and inspire you to practice
Can you whistle? Many of you might have played around and whistled when you were kids.
In fact, whistling is so popular now that there’s even a world championship where advanced techniques are judged.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs with memorable whistling, songs themed around whistling, and songs you’ll want to play on the whistle.
If you already love whistling or are thinking of starting, be sure to give them a listen.
By the way, for practice pieces, we recommend “Do-Re-Mi” and “Frog Song.”
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Whistling masterpieces. Wonderful whistling songs that make you happy and want to practice (11–20)
휘파람'(WHISTLE)BLACKPINK
You could even say it’s the quintessential K-pop whistling song! BLACKPINK’s 2016 release “Whistle” (휘파람) was included as one of the double title tracks on their debut single “SQUARE ONE.” It’s a unique number that effectively incorporates edgy whistling, capturing the flutter of budding romance.
Some of you might have tried whistling along or even practiced it.
The chorus lyrics are said to be a phrase popularized in Korea by a comedian imitating the sound of a motorcycle, which also gives the song a dreamy vibe.
It would be fun to learn the whistle and duet with friends at karaoke!
Be OK!chay
A country-style number with a sparkling, ukulele-based acoustic sound that feels soothing.
It’s included on the 2017 second album “chayTEA.” While chay’s characteristic gentle message—reassuring you that everything will be alright—really hits home, the single whistle that comes after the second chorus feels just right.
The cheerful vibe wraps you in a calm mood, as if you’re at a resort.
It’s a recommended whistling song to accompany a walk or a day out.
See you tomorrowNovelbright
Novelbright’s “Mata Ashita” is a ballad that captures everyday happiness, filled with warmth within its wistful melody.
It was included on their first indie mini-album, SKYWALK.
The beautiful whistling in the intro is especially striking.
Speaking of vocalist Yudai Takenaka, while his distinctive high-tone voice is certainly featured, he’s also a top-tier whistler—having won the world whistling championship twice.
With some of the finest whistling in the world woven into the track, it’s a song you’ll want to close your eyes and listen to intently.
Queen of KabukichoShiina Ringo
In addition to her solo work, this is the second single by female singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena, who is also energetically active as the vocalist of the rock band Tokyo Jihen.
She calls the song a “Shinjuku-style DIY act,” and it exudes an addictive blend of Showa-era kayōkyoku fragrance and an exclusionary atmosphere that stands in stark contrast to the Shibuya-kei movement that dominated the early 1990s.
The whistled melody that traces the A section after the guitar solo creates a somewhat otherworldly mood, serving as a striking accent that catches the listener off guard.
It’s a superb track with an economical structure that feels complete precisely because of the whistling part, which conveys the protagonist’s state of mind.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
This song is one of RADWIMPS’ signature tracks and is also famous as the theme song of a blockbuster film.
It’s uptempo, so it seems like great practice for whistling the finer melodic lines.
The sharp rises and falls in the pre-chorus especially require practice.
The breathing timing is tricky as well, making it a high-difficulty song overall.
Swimming FoolSEVENTEEN
A track included on SEVENTEEN’s fourth mini-album “Al1,” released in 2017, loved not only in Korea but also in Japan.
It’s a song by the Performance Team—Hoshi, Jun, The8, and Dino.
The cool, looping whistling is striking and seems to further enhance the world of the song, where you become captivated and unable to move.
The more you fall in love, the more you don’t know what to do, and you sink deeper into the fandom.
That sensation, paired with the refreshing whistle, strikes a perfect balance—and it’s addictive.
Whistling masterpieces: delightful whistling songs that make you happy and want to practice (21–30)
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Minato, with its dazzling yet wistful soundscape, is the 41st single released in 2016.
It’s a quintessential Spitz song—nostalgic, tinged with melancholy, and a track whose words slowly seep into you.
While evoking various scenes and stories at a harbor, it invites you to ‘pause for a moment and look back.’ It feels like a song that stays close to you at such times.
Just before the last chorus, a whistle enters, adding a striking sense of depth; this part features Wataru Sawabe from the band Skirt.
You might feel the hope and future that the whistling opens up.
It’s a classic that serves as a guidepost for starting anew, steeped in fond memories.