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: delightful whistling songs that make you happy and want to practice (21–30)
SenbonzakuraKurousa-P
This piece isn’t just performed with whistling—it’s played on a variety of instruments.
Isn’t it rare for a song to shine no matter what instrument it’s played on? Since the original has a fast tempo, it might be hard to jump straight into playing along with the accompaniment.
For now, aim to play it slowly first.
Twisted NerveBernard Herrmann
This is “Twisted Nerve,” the whistled tune featured in the 1968 British film The Psychopath (a.k.a.
Twisted Nerve).
It’s said to be a suspense masterpiece depicting a quiet, psychopathic young man.
It begins with a calm, subdued atmosphere, but the way the music gradually shifts—as if revealing human nature—gives you the chills.
It was also used in Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 film Kill Bill.
whistlingGReeeeN
This is “Whistle,” released by GReeeeN in 2009.
Even though there are many things that make us feel uneasy, the song encourages us to whistle, laugh, and do what we can right now.
Many of GReeeeN’s songs are uplifting, but this one, with the word “whistle,” somehow makes things feel even more easygoing.
It really feels like the whistle is doing a great job!
The River Kwai MarchMalcolm Arnold
It’s Malcolm Arnold’s “March from The River Kwai,” a piece that makes anyone sit up straight and start marching the moment they hear it.
It’s often used as a march in schools and the like, but it was originally arranged as the theme song for the 1957 American war film The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Malcolm Arnold was an artist active in many fields, including as an oboist, conductor, and record producer.
Mon Manege a MoiClara Moreno
It’s Clara Moreno’s “Mon Manège à Moi.” With its gentle whistling and whispery vocals, it has such a pleasant sound that it makes you want to go for a stroll.
She grew up in a musical family—her mother is Joyce, famous in Brazilian pop music, and both her father and sister are musicians—so she’s known for her versatility across genres and excellent taste.
Until it turns into a whistleikimonogakari
This is Ikimono-gakari’s “Until It Turns Into a Whistle.” It sings of the bittersweet feeling of being unable to forget memories of someone you once loved—at least until those memories turn into a mere whistle.
The expressive power is truly convincing and so wonderful, isn’t it? It’s also a song that’s played on Fuji TV’s show “It’s Refreshing! TV: Sukkiri Japan,” so many of you may have heard it.
Songs written and composed by the vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka are reputed to really touch the heart.
It GirlJason Derulo
It’s Jason Derulo’s “It Girl.” He sings about the joy of meeting the perfect woman, saying it’s even better than winning a Grammy.
The whistling matches the feel-good, dance-inducing vibe and adds a nice touch.
In the video, his cool presence and a lovely story are showcased—he’s both a dancer and an actor, and it really shows.