10 Easy Techniques to Sing Whistle Register Today!

Introduction 0:00
What causes whistle register: 1:00
Exercise #1 Yawny Whistle: 2:47
Exercise #2 Whiny Puppy: 3:54
Exercise #3 Bird Whistle: 4:49
Exercise #4 Weight Lifter: 5:54
Exercise #5 Speak Mariah: 7:02
Developing your whistle register: 8:25
Match the pitch: 9:02
Sing chromatic scale: 9:30
Sing simple scales: 9:40
Practice whistle everyday: 10:16

How to Sing Whistle Register—Works for Guys and Girls

All singers want to learn how to sing in whistle register.

Who doesn’t want to get those crazy high notes like Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Minnie Ripperton and Adam Lopez?

But while many of the greatest singers are able to sing in whistle register, very few vocal coaches know what creates the whistle register.

As a result many singing teachers don’t know how to teach whistle register.

Today, I want to show you exactly what creates whistle register and how to find and develop it in your voice.

Along the way, we’ll destroy a couple of the singing myths about what creates whistle register and I’ll show you what actually creates whistle register.

Whistle register is the highest vocal register in the voice. And while it may be tempting to think of whistle as an extension of the head voice, it is not the same thing.

Myth #1: Whistle Register is an extension of the head voice.

This is totally untrue. While many singers find their whistle register by exploring their head voice, the vibrational coordination that creates whistle register is totally different.

Myth #2: Whistle Register is created by air “whistling” behind the vocal folds.

Again, this myth is untrue. Air flowing behind the vocal folds will not create any sound. And in order for a vocal register to have voice, there must be vibration in the vocal folds.

So here’s what actually creates whistle register:

Whistle register is created by the front or anterior part of the vocal folds coming together and vibrating.

As opposed to chest voice and head voice, where the full length of the vocal folds are vibrating, in whistle register only the front part of the vocal folds are vibrating.

Since just the front part of the vocal cords are vibrating, you’re able to hit incredibly high notes that you won’t be able to do just in your chest or head voice.

Now that you know what creates whistle register, let’s start finding it in your voice.

I’m going to give you 5 techniques for finding whistle register and then we’ll develop it in your singing.

Whistle Register Technique #1: The Yawny Whistle—In this technique, we’ll find the whistle register by pretending that we’re yawning.

As we push a bit of air against our vocal cords in a yawn mode, you’ll start to hear the voice whistle.

This is also my favorite exercise because the voice is so relaxed.

Whistle Register Technique #2: The Whiny Puppy—In this technique, you’ll find whistle register by pretending that you’re a whining little puppy.

As you whimper and whine, you’ll find that the voice will whistle at the top part of your voice.

Whistle Register Technique #3: The Bird Whistle—In this technique, you’ll find whistle register by pretending that you’re an exotic bird.

As you create an almost parrot-like sound on the word “caw” you’ll find that the voice starts to whistle.

Whistle Register Technique #4: The Weight Lifter—In this technique, you’ll pretend that you’re lifting something heavy and gently push a bit of air against your closed vocal cords.

Whistle Register Technique #5: Speak Mariah—Mariah Carey is well known for her ability to sing in whistle register.

In interviews about her rare talent, Mariah Carey mentions that as a sick kid, she would continue talking even if her voice was hoarse.

This squeaky-speaking will allow you to find the whistle register on normal words.

[heeseungsbeanie]

First Rule:

Make sure you tell everyone around you that your doing this or else they might think you’re dying

[Andy-msnu]

*Technique Timestamps*
YAWNY WHISTLE 2:55
WHINY PUPPY 4:00
BIRD WHISTLE 5:05
WEIGHT LIFTER 6:00
SPEAKING MARIAH 7:07

[Megaaleh]

7:00 DONE! Found my whistle register. I tried ONCE with his explanation and the note was out of my mouth. DUDE! WTF! WTF! Let’s improve the pitch on this and the support and Emotions for days! 😍

[DanzaFantasma]

I used to be a Soprano in high school choir, I keep my voice practiced to not loose my notes though. I have been trying to reach Christine Daaé’s highest note in Phantom of the Opera for so long, I was always just a TINY bit short of it and the yawn technique helped me actually hit it!! I’m so happy!

[GraceEunity]

i can already do lower whistle tones just from developing my voice throughout my life and singing along with ariana grande lol, but when i tried the yawn technique the note that left my mouth was one i don’t think i’ve ever hit before 😱 so exciting

[chloebellemyrick]

I’m Chloé, I’m twelve years old, AND I LEARNED WHISTLE REGISTER! Thank you so much Ramsay studios!🤩

[kienjhi]

I started yesterday july 1 2023. to learn how to whistle. in two days I learned how to whistle and now I can use it. thank you very much. I hope you can help many people who want to learn how to whistle and your tutorials are guaranteed. If you want to learn, don't give up.. just go if I learned in two days. You can do it too. Let's just be patient.. thank you so much Ramsey I learn more from you. ..

[lochdeekyoutuber]

timestamps of exercises
yawny whistle 3:14
whiny puppy 4:03
birdy whistle(kah) 5:25
weight lifter 6:53
speaking mariah 7:46
did this for the challenge

[dawnpowers]

You are a freaking genius!! Finally someone who can show me how to sing whistle tone! Thank you!

[GoJoLy]

I was bored in my dorm, so I decided I wanted to learn this lmao

[Supervalous]

I really appreciate the way you structured this video. You got right to the point and started showing examples right away. I never felt like my time was being wasted. Thank you!!!!

[deon_visionary]

Used to be able to whistle when I was younger forgot how I did it tried with your technique and I can hear it come through wow you good.

[anonymous]

Timestamps for you guys!

1:00 - What causes whistle register

Finding your whistle register
2:47 - #1 Yawny Whistle
3:54 - #2 Whiny Puppy
4:49 - #3 Bird Whistle
5:54 - #4 Weight Lifter
7:02 - #5 Speak Mariah

Developing your whistle register
8:25 - #1 Find a good pitch
9:02 - #2 Match the pitch
9:30 - #3 Sing chromatic scale
9:40 - #4 Sing simple scales
10:16 - #5 Practice whistle everyday

[Composer_Ben]

I just recently found out I've doing whistle notes in a weird way for years, so this video helped me out. I recently went down to a new low on the bottom end of my register, and in a weird way I think it was using that sort of relaxed approach and the Weight Lifter/Mariah Speaking that helped me do it the normal way. 😅

[galihcrysnaafrizal]

Why sometimes randomly i can hit a whistle, but when i want to do that, i can't hit the whistle??
And i hit those notes while lying on the bed.

[maya-pena-lobel]

I have tried to find my whistle register from many other videos and blogs, but this was the first one that actually was useful! Already got it!!!

[jordanzach]

Whenever I try too hit whistle notes no sound comes out just air and if any sound does come out it cracks SO bad, if someone could tell me why that would be great😘

[jybcvxu]

OMG, I've been doing that weird yawny thingie for years --- just to entertain my lil brother. I've been singing in whistle without ever knowing it. thank you, Ramsey!

[cageepicentertainment]

OMG I am so thankful for letting me find my whistle note.. Hands down the best vocal coach in the internet on you tube platform !!! thank you so much..

[hannahrogers]

Ive been trying this for years and within two seconds of the first expectation i got it. Thank you so much!