| Lip Trills
Manny,
I've yet to master lip trills and am looking for your advice.
Most of the literature I read on executing lip trills focuses on manipulating the toungue to achieve the changes in inter-oral pressure required to change pitch quickly. I have never actually, consciously used my tongue to create notes in any register as I prefer the sound I achieve when it sits down and out of the way. This may be to the disadvantage of my high range but since I'm able to play all the notes I need to I guess it's never been a problem.
I'm looking to try my hand at the natural trumpet and lip trilling is an essential skill in order to play the repetoire.
Should I start to learn to use my tongue (old dog..new tricks) or are there alternatives?
Regards,
Trevor |