VLTTW #5: Lip Trills

How are lip trills performed?

• By vibrating the tongue against the roof of the mouth.

• By rapidly opening and closing the vocal cords.

• By putting the lips together and blowing air to make them vibrate.

• By humming a continuous note while exhaling.

What is the primary benefit of practicing lip trills for singers?

• To increase vocal volume.

• To improve breath control by holding air in the body.

• To quickly warm up the vocal cords.

• To extend vocal range without effort.

What specific skill do lip trills help singers develop regarding airflow and changing notes?

• Learning to change airflow rapidly between notes.

• Coordinating note changes without altering breath flow.

• Increasing the speed of vocal vibrato.

• Strengthening the diaphragm for louder singing.