eli5. how do Whistles work? Is there some sort of black magic formula that only whistle makers know ? (background: I’ve been trying to make a wooden whistle) I need a solid’ if this then that’ kind of answer please cos the tutorials I’ve seen have all been wishy washy

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eli5. how do Whistles work? Is there some sort of black magic formula that only whistle makers know ? (background: I’ve been trying to make a wooden whistle) I need a solid’ if this then that’ kind of answer please cos the tutorials I’ve seen have all been wishy washy

In: Engineering

Answer 1

Thanks for the helpful information.
Key points :

Resonant chamber must be large enough for audible sound

Reed must be cleanly sloped to direct air to the blade

Blade must cut air cleanly halfway through the stream

Exit hole must be the right size

[this is the explanation/ how to ](https://youtu.be/tpzU8yQ_9cM)

Edit:update