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This category is for whistles in the sense of signally or rhythmic devices. Instruments referred to as "whistles" which are used to play melodies are classified as Category:Fipple flutes . Subcategories
Their Tornado 2000 whistle is capable of easily reaching 122 decibels. J Hudson & Co was founded in the 1870s in Birmingham by Joseph Hudson (1848–1930) and his brother James Hudson (1850–1889). The company became a manufacturer of whistles and continues as Acme Whistles. Acme is the world's largest and most famous producer of whistles.
Whistling can be used to control trained animals such as dogs. A shepherd's whistle is often used instead. Whistling has long been used as a specialized communication between laborers. For example, whistling in theatre, particularly on-stage, is used by flymen (members of a fly crew) to cue the lowering or raising of a batten pipe or flat. This ...
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Helm has no formal training in whistling. [3] Helm is the only known whistler in the world who performs the 'double whistle' where she can whistle two different notes simultaneously. [citation needed] She first competed in the International Whistlers Convention in 2007, placing second and third in two divisions. [3]
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However one can manipulate the sound of the whistle by changing the speed at which one is blowing air through the instrument and by changing one's embouchure. Audio example of variations in apito de samba can be found online. [3] Sound of a wood samba whistle can be also heard online (1:46 – 2:08). [4]
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