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 classics. Wonderful whistling songs that make you happy and want to practice (1–10)
Young FolksPeter Bjorn & John
This is “Young Folks,” released in 2006 by the Swedish band Peter Bjorn and John.
The song opens with a light, breezy whistling, and it carries a slightly somber tone as a man and a woman talk about staying together no matter what happened in the past.
The vocals feel languid, but there’s love in them, and somehow the song leaves you with a warm feeling.
whistlingMr.Children
A ballad released by Mr.Children in 2000.
As the title suggests, it’s a song that makes you want to walk while whistling.
In live performances, actual whistling is often heard in the intro and outro.
It depicts familiar neighborhood scenery and carries a very wistful tone.
Always With MeKimura Yumi
A song famous as the theme for Spirited Away.
Its gentle accompaniment on the instrument called the lyre and its beautiful melody leave a strong impression.
The staccato sections feel delightful, as if you’re whistling.
It might also be nice to slow the tempo a bit and play it more leisurely.
Give a Little Whistle (When You’re in Trouble, Whistle)Cliff Edwards and Dickie Jones
The original soundtrack from Disney’s film Pinocchio.
The English title “Give a Little Whistle” is sung by Cliff Edwards, the voice actor for Jiminy.
In the film, it’s the song where Jiminy Cricket tells Pinocchio, “When you’re in trouble, give a little whistle,” and it has a warmth that feels like he’s guiding him.
It’s light and uplifting, isn’t it? Whistling can take time to get used to and learn, but the joy when you finally can do it is special—and it becomes a lifelong companion.
This song shows us the wonderful charm of music: that it can be a source of strength for someone.
threadNakajima Miyuki
It’s a timeless masterpiece, famously covered by renowned musicians, with Bank Band at the forefront.
Whether you consider the tempo or the melody, it seems like a very easy song to play! The melody is straightforward, so even whistling it would likely bring out a sense of melancholy.
If you can cleanly hit the falsetto part at the end of the chorus, it’ll be perfect!
Winter WhistleSukima Suichi
It’s a supreme ballad that warms the heart in the cold of winter.
The rounded, soft, and warm tone of a whistle would suit this song well.
Because the piece conveys a sense of spaciousness, it may also allow listeners to focus entirely on the resonance of the whistle itself.
Beyond the Night SkySMAP
This is the 27th single by SMAP, the five-member idol group often called a national phenomenon, whose breakup has not stopped fans from passionately hoping for a reunion or joint appearances.
It was used as the theme song for their hugely popular variety show SMAP×SMAP, and is also well known through self-covers by the songwriters Shikao Suga and Yuka Kawamura.
The whistling section that appears in the latter half of the interlude heightens the song’s overall poignancy and creates a floating sensation, as if being drawn up into the sky.
It’s a classic widely regarded as one of SMAP’s signature songs, showcasing their expressive power.
