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The triplet is a group of three notes (or their equivalent) whistled in the time of two notes of the same kind. Make the notes even, accenting the first one, and whistle smoothly from one note to the other. However, do not connect the groups. Be careful to accent definitely the first note, in order not to confuse this figure with the mordent.

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There are many arrangements of the triplet, but the one written above is the common one used in whistling. Practice down and up the scale in the different keys. Also practice the triplets staccato, thus:—

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The triplet is generally expressed by the figure “3” above or below a group of notes. In whistling, the figure is often used over a single note which indicates that three notes are to be given, and usually arranged with the middle note a major or minor second above the first note. If a special arrangement is desired, the notes are written out in full.

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Make the triplets smooth, and accent decidedly the note following each group. Close the exercise with a sweep from the low note up an octave and back to the original note. Practice this exercise in different keys.

[2] The character ⌃ placed above a note indicates a plain whistled note; when combined with a whistling symbol, it indicates a staccato note.



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Practice this exercise not only smooth (as written), but also staccato, thus:—

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Make the staccato notes bright and crisp. Practice this exercise in different keys.