How to Whistle with a Blade of Grass

Next time you're outside, pluck a blade of grass for an easy way to entertain yourself — and annoy your friends.

Next time you're outside, pluck a blade of grass for an easy way to entertain yourself – and annoy your friends. Step 1: Pick a blade of grass Pick a flat blade of grass that’s as long as your thumbs. You’ll get more sound from wide, slightly coarse grass than from thin, fine grass. Step 2: Put the grass between your thumbs Press your thumbs together at the knuckles with your fingernails facing you. Put the grass lengthwise between your thumbs. Step 3: Pull the grass taut Pull the grass taut, so there are no kinks. You should see the edge of the blade centered in a gap between the base of

If you have always wondered how people whistle with a blade of grass, you're in luck. You can learn how to make a whistle from grass by following these instructions. So pay a visit to your lawn and pick up a piece of grass, and practice making a whistle today.

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