AnitaBennisMusic

Mouth whistling (Feadaíl) is a primitive pastime and has been a natural method of making music for millennia. It is novel, instant and ever ready to create sound and unlike most musical instruments it doesn't have to be humoured, tuned or prepared in any way. It is our constant companion and sometimes used subconsciously either at work or play. It can also be assumed that one who whistles is in good humour and that in turn can lighten up people around you. It is good to whistle. 

Whistling alternatively can also be used as a art form as a solo item in concerts or session. Various forms of whistling have evolved throughout the world and have found their way into many successful modern albums. The technique of whistling used abroad is invariably done by an outward blow of air through the mouth and lips. The method use by Irish Traditional music practitioners is much different in many ways, these technicalities include whistling both inwards and outwards continuously as well as exercising a movement and vibration of the tongue for ornamentation and the creation of rolls and triplets so favoured by the Irish. The shaping of the lips for tone and volume is also an integral element.