Brilliant tutorial Sarah - I have the Gudrun Heyens books and they are so full of information that I haven't even scratched the surface yet. Love the specs!!!!!!
Trill Technical Exercise - revised by Mark Woodward 3-notes from above, “What are you?” [Inverted Mordent] from below, “I’m a trill.” [Mordent] 4-notes starting below/ending up, “How are you played?” starting above/ending down, “Start from above.” 5-notes from above, “When should trills begin?” from below, “Trills go on the beat." 6-notes starting below/ending up, “Where should I put a trill?” starting above/ending down, “On a repetition.” OR “At a final cadence." 7-notes from above, “What if the note resolves up?” (Can be played with a turn!) from below, “You can end me with a turn.” 8-notes starting below/ending up, “Then, what if the note resolves down?” starting above/ending down, “An anticipation... works well.” (Can be played with an anticipation!)
Hi Sarah. I started playing the recorder at age 5. Have been playing for 10 years, then stopped due to school, work and life. A few months ago (after a twenty year break) I started playing again. I stumbled across your channel and just have to tell you that you are doing a fabulous job with your videos explaining all the technique. I had forgotten so many things (and some I didn't know at all) but the way you explain everything makes it so much fun to actually get into the more advanced and dry techniques. This video on trills was a revelation for me. I felt like drowning when I tried to tackle trills in the Händel sonatas. Thank you so much for your work here! 💕
Omg, I just realized that I've been subscribed to Darragh Kearns-Hayes all this time, but I had not looked at the videos recently, then I looked at one today for whistle advice, and realized it was you showing all those whistle techniques!!! And thank goodness, you don't use piper's grip, because I've been fighting it and people trying to convince me to use it for low whistles, and I just can't and don't want to. You are truly the goddess of woodwinds! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Thank you for the suggestions about practising trills. My favourite quote about trills is Monteclair saying (effectively) that you should spend a lot of time practising trills, because you'll spend a lot of time playing them.
I have wanted to learn how to play trills on the recorder. I am so glad to watch your video. I was thinking there was a very specific formula for how many notes you play and how fast you play them. It was a bit daunting. It is great to find out that isn't so. I especially love Celtic and folk music and really want to start inserting the embellishments, but didn't know where to begin. I am currently working through book 1 of "Fun and Games with the Alto Recorder" by Gudrun Heyens and Gerard Engel and got to the point where they start you on trills and other embellishments. The book is wonderful, but it is also nice to HEAR how something is supposed to sound, or at least have someone explain it. Thanks!
+Gayle Maurer Hi Gayle, glad the video on trills helped! I made a video on Celtic embellishments ('how to play folk music') so I hope that works for you too. I love that Gudrun Heyens method btw!
I love the Recorder! But recently I've found my love for Low Whistles. These are great video for technique for whistles! thank you! You number one Fan xD
Yet another excellent video!! I really appreciate that you give techniques applicable to beginners but also fairly advanced players. Everybody has room to improve, and your videos point the way.
Hi Sarah, I’m just learning my first trill, it’s an a-g with the alternative fingering you showed, and is for La Volta on the treble. I looked this video back up to try and help my practice - which it has, thank you.
Tremendous. I learn important things about music with your every upload. Comprehensive explanations and demonstrations, and invaluable too are your resource references. You have me listening to Telemann's Flute Fantasias on permanent loop in the car.
Oh, tulipwood! My favorite wood for recorders! I just upgraded to a Kung Superio alto in tulipwood and love it. Great video on trills...I cheat sometimes and try out the trill on piano first. :D
I'm just one more starting out in recorder playing, an instrument I can get into a suitcase. Thanks for your enthusiasm and helpful comments. I don't think I will ever get tired of the Telemann Fantasias. AnoDoninae is the only thing that will stop me.
Hi I am currently studying Handel's Sonata in C major and on the 5th movement literally the first trill is an F trill on the treble. I know that the trill can be achieved by just taking the thumb on and off again but is there an easier quicker way?
I really miss the trill keys that my clarinet had. I am entire 3 weeks into trying to teach myself the recorder and am VERY slowly learning the challenging fingering.
Is it common for the f' to e' trill on alto to be played using the normal fingering (finger 2 to 1)? This trill occurs often in the Baroque music I'm just starting to get into, and the alternative fingering of 2 to 23 feels very unnatural for my left-hand ring finger, and although the normal fingering is harder to get right, it sounds much better when it works. Also, there doesn't seem to be an easy way to get to the d' for a turned trill using the alternative fingering. I almost prefer the more obscure 123 to 12346 (no thumb) fingering for this trill, to avoid the left-hand ring finger movement.
How does this turn-ending work? I do not understand and I have not properly seen it? What notes does she play? - I see she is playing c- a (on the soprano) f - d (on the alto)
Suppose your piece contains the notes c - b - a. It's the end of the phrase in a minor, and the a is the end note. Suppose you are to trill on the b. So what you do to get the turned ending is you play the trill cbcbcbcbcbcbcbcb, and the you go down one more note, a, and go up again to b, before you play the final long a. So your trill will actually be like cbcbcbcbcbcbcbcbab, and then the final note a. This is a kind of ending that always goes well when you have three notes at the end of the phrase that goes down. Upwards you can do this analogously. Suppose you have got a phrase, a beginning of a melody maybe, that goes c - d - e, then a take a short breath, and go on with the next phrase. On the d you put a trill. This trill would then be ededededed (because you start on the higher note, and the melody goes up). If you want a turned end to this trill you could play ededededededcd - and then the final e. So all in all: c ededededededcd e . (How often you trill depends on how long your note is, I've just put down an arbitrary number.)
Thx. Could be improved by lowering the camera to show the flute when you are playing or about to play. When you talk raise the camera to see your charming facial expressions.
I remember playing Recorder at school and you have truly brought this instrument to life! It's a truly beautiful instrument! Thanks so much for your detailed and helpful videos
Dear Sarah - your videos are fun and your enthusiasm contagious! :-) Being a clarinet player a video like this is also very helpful, especially the 3-4-5 "how are you etc" exercise. Thanks for producing such rich material!
German: Don't end your trill this way, it sounds unsophisticated! French: By all means trill like that (gives opposite advice to the German). Me: make it easy for yourself, depending what you're playing take advice from both!
Love this video! I've always been "trill challenged" but after watching your video, I feel a bit more courageous about practicing and using trills. Thank you!!!
Hi Sarah, I was thinking of taking up the recorder, ive heard so many great baroque pieces for it and it seems really fun! I was wondering what Recorder you are using in this video and what range I should pick up first(Soprano/alto etc.)
I've watched so many of your videos this month and will surely watch many more. Thank you so much for continuing to make these videos, your channel is honestly a treasure trove
thank you for pointing out you start with the upper note, I was confuesed on that. Great video, with so many information. A little difficutl to grasp all the info for a learner, maybe. You just hint how to start a trill but it is the main difficult issue. Surely you can make another great video about trills.
I'm stupid ambitiously trying to play the Bach minuet (transposed for alto) that comes before badenerie, so I came back to this. 1. You have your teacher look glasses on! 2. Lawd I was trilling wrong. I'd the trill F and I was trilling figer 2 instead of 0. SMH. Theory helps understand for sure!
Hi, Sarah. Could you please tell me what that little part you play right at the 3:00 minute mark is, and the one right before it? Loved the sound of those. Thanks for another great video.
Hi Jeff, the one at 3:00 ("to decorate the melody") is from the Sammartini concerto in F for soprano recorder. The one right before it was just an improvisation..! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Sarah, let me ask you a rather off-topic question. I'm a pure amateur (in my middle age) but I've been practicing more and more lately. I've been using a Yamaha descant plastic recorder and I'd like to know whether you recommend a wood recorder, and if so, what type of wood and even what brand? Thanks, love your videos!
Thank you Sarah! Now I can play "Menuet" Boccherini starting from A on my soprano german recorder and using cheating fingers! I could play it before only transposed and started from G.
I've always thought the recorder would be held very firmly and rigidly to the mouth, as I was a trumpet player in school. Seeing you play has taught me this isn't so! What really surprised me, is it looks like the recorder is barely resting on your lips! It just floats :-o
This is an amazing video. Sarah, you are a born teacher. This is an important topic in baroque music, so eloquently explained. There are so many good tips in this video. Sarah, would you consider doing a video on how to play diminutions using examples from the La Fontegara book by Ganassi which I've purchased at your recommendation. It would be nice to hear how you recommend playing them. Thank you so much.
Go directly to "So how do I play one" at 4 minutes and 3 seconds. Discussion of glasses glare, random and general historical information, disclaimers, a bit of showmanship, and other generally fun stuff is good but I wanted to play a trill NOW. Once we get to what we came here for, it's FANTASTIC. Thank you, Sarah!
I'm kinda impressed by the range of sounds you can produce with your mouth alone
Honestly am a beginner with no hope but after seeing and following your vedios eeeish am motivated. Thanks mam
Amateur traverso player here. These technical tips are gold.
Thank you for being awesome!
Brilliant tutorial Sarah - I have the Gudrun Heyens books and they are so full of information that I haven't even scratched the surface yet. Love the specs!!!!!!
Trill Technical Exercise - revised by Mark Woodward
3-notes
from above, “What are you?” [Inverted Mordent]
from below, “I’m a trill.” [Mordent]
4-notes
starting below/ending up, “How are you played?”
starting above/ending down, “Start from above.”
5-notes
from above, “When should trills begin?”
from below, “Trills go on the beat."
6-notes
starting below/ending up, “Where should I put a trill?”
starting above/ending down, “On a repetition.” OR “At a final cadence."
7-notes
from above, “What if the note resolves up?” (Can be played with a turn!)
from below, “You can end me with a turn.”
8-notes
starting below/ending up, “Then, what if the note resolves down?”
starting above/ending down, “An anticipation... works well.” (Can be played with an anticipation!)
Hi Sarah. I started playing the recorder at age 5. Have been playing for 10 years, then stopped due to school, work and life. A few months ago (after a twenty year break) I started playing again. I stumbled across your channel and just have to tell you that you are doing a fabulous job with your videos explaining all the technique. I had forgotten so many things (and some I didn't know at all) but the way you explain everything makes it so much fun to actually get into the more advanced and dry techniques. This video on trills was a revelation for me. I felt like drowning when I tried to tackle trills in the Händel sonatas. Thank you so much for your work here! 💕
+Sandra S. Thanks Sandra, and I'm so happy you've started playing the recorder again! Enjoy!
Omg, I just realized that I've been subscribed to Darragh Kearns-Hayes all this time, but I had not looked at the videos recently, then I looked at one today for whistle advice, and realized it was you showing all those whistle techniques!!! And thank goodness, you don't use piper's grip, because I've been fighting it and people trying to convince me to use it for low whistles, and I just can't and don't want to. You are truly the goddess of woodwinds! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Wow- thanks for this comment! Those are amazing videos and lots of technique applicable to freaky recorder playing.
Thank you for the suggestions about practising trills. My favourite quote about trills is Monteclair saying (effectively) that you should spend a lot of time practising trills, because you'll spend a lot of time playing them.
Yes!
I have wanted to learn how to play trills on the recorder. I am so glad to watch your video. I was thinking there was a very specific formula for how many notes you play and how fast you play them. It was a bit daunting. It is great to find out that isn't so. I especially love Celtic and folk music and really want to start inserting the embellishments, but didn't know where to begin. I am currently working through book 1 of "Fun and Games with the Alto Recorder" by Gudrun Heyens and Gerard Engel and got to the point where they start you on trills and other embellishments. The book is wonderful, but it is also nice to HEAR how something is supposed to sound, or at least have someone explain it. Thanks!
+Gayle Maurer Hi Gayle, glad the video on trills helped! I made a video on Celtic embellishments ('how to play folk music') so I hope that works for you too. I love that Gudrun Heyens method btw!
I love the Recorder! But recently I've found my love for Low Whistles. These are great video for technique for whistles! thank you! You number one Fan xD
Yet another excellent video!! I really appreciate that you give techniques applicable to beginners but also fairly advanced players. Everybody has room to improve, and your videos point the way.
You're REALLY great! Wish I could have you to teach my kids.... and me!
I like how she just relaxes her lips on the recorder and I just tighten them up like I’m eating something sour or something 😂😂😂
Hi Sarah, I’m just learning my first trill, it’s an a-g with the alternative fingering you showed, and is for La Volta on the treble. I looked this video back up to try and help my practice - which it has, thank you.
Tremendous. I learn important things about music with your every upload. Comprehensive explanations and demonstrations, and invaluable too are your resource references.
You have me listening to Telemann's Flute Fantasias on permanent loop in the car.
Hi Sarah, Greetings from Caracas-Venezuela!! Thanks a lot!
Oh, tulipwood! My favorite wood for recorders! I just upgraded to a Kung Superio alto in tulipwood and love it. Great video on trills...I cheat sometimes and try out the trill on piano first. :D
i've seldom seen anyone as jolly as you...plus u r soooooo beautiful... you should also be an actor.. you'll b so damn good at bringing joy to people
you are the best! Congratulations. I´m send a big hug from Brazil. Thanks a lot!
+Sylvia Neta Thanks! 😄
I'm just one more starting out in recorder playing, an instrument I can get into a suitcase. Thanks for your enthusiasm and helpful comments. I don't think I will ever get tired of the Telemann Fantasias. AnoDoninae is the only thing that will stop me.
Thank you soooo much, really needed this :)
Very useful Sarah, thank you again! You are so lovely
Thank you! I really am scared of trill so this might help.
Unrelated but those glasses suit you so well!!
Thanks a lot for this great video fulfilling a wish!
I like the glasses!!!
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing.
Hi
I am currently studying Handel's Sonata in C major and on the 5th movement literally the first trill is an F trill on the treble. I know that the trill can be achieved by just taking the thumb on and off again but is there an easier quicker way?
Gosh, your channel is so good. Keep it up
Thank you!
Hello Sarah, i have a Question about the Trills. You do it on the Flut you can also give tipps how to sing it also? Whit the Voice? :)
I just bought a recorder today
So enthousiastic
Good information!
I knew it! You are a myope! You look great in your glases too.
So beautiful, with the glasses !!!
I really miss the trill keys that my clarinet had. I am entire 3 weeks into trying to teach myself the recorder and am VERY slowly learning the challenging fingering.
Thank you for this video.
Is it common for the f' to e' trill on alto to be played using the normal fingering (finger 2 to 1)? This trill occurs often in the Baroque music I'm just starting to get into, and the alternative fingering of 2 to 23 feels very unnatural for my left-hand ring finger, and although the normal fingering is harder to get right, it sounds much better when it works. Also, there doesn't seem to be an easy way to get to the d' for a turned trill using the alternative fingering. I almost prefer the more obscure 123 to 12346 (no thumb) fingering for this trill, to avoid the left-hand ring finger movement.
finger 2 to 1 is also fine!
Your channel is wonderful!
Thank you so much!
I am getting a recorder soon and two practice books
you are the sun shine!
How does this turn-ending work? I do not understand and I have not properly seen it? What notes does she play? - I see she is playing c- a (on the soprano) f - d (on the alto)
And I do not see or here what she does at 14:00 either :( - if the recorder and the fingerings were only visible!
Suppose your piece contains the notes c - b - a. It's the end of the phrase in a minor, and the a is the end note. Suppose you are to trill on the b. So what you do to get the turned ending is you play the trill cbcbcbcbcbcbcbcb, and the you go down one more note, a, and go up again to b, before you play the final long a. So your trill will actually be like cbcbcbcbcbcbcbcbab, and then the final note a. This is a kind of ending that always goes well when you have three notes at the end of the phrase that goes down.
Upwards you can do this analogously. Suppose you have got a phrase, a beginning of a melody maybe, that goes c - d - e, then a take a short breath, and go on with the next phrase. On the d you put a trill. This trill would then be ededededed (because you start on the higher note, and the melody goes up). If you want a turned end to this trill you could play ededededededcd - and then the final e. So all in all: c ededededededcd e . (How often you trill depends on how long your note is, I've just put down an arbitrary number.)
1000th like🥳
So trills can go up and down
This recorder is alto or tenor?
At 7:48 your recorder is flat by a half step. Maybe it’s just the video.
Mawo Duffer
Are you INSANE?
Are you going to have all the books of recorder playing ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Thx. Could be improved by lowering the camera to show the flute when you are playing or about to play. When you talk raise the camera to see your charming facial expressions.
shit shit shit I am late for work....
scared ?
I remember playing Recorder at school and you have truly brought this instrument to life! It's a truly beautiful instrument! Thanks so much for your detailed and helpful videos
Love watching your tutorial videos, you are world's most fun and awesome music teacher :)
Your musical geekiness makes me so happy.
Dear Sarah - your videos are fun and your enthusiasm contagious! :-) Being a clarinet player a video like this is also very helpful, especially the 3-4-5 "how are you etc" exercise. Thanks for producing such rich material!
You are welcome!
@@Team_Recorder Is this an alto recorder? Also, do you wear contacts usually?
German: Don't end your trill this way, it sounds unsophisticated!
French: By all means trill like that (gives opposite advice to the German).
Me: make it easy for yourself, depending what you're playing take advice from both!
She sounds so professional and her movements and gestures are so adorably child-like.
OMG!! IVE NEVER SEEN U IN GLASSES!!!! It’s kind of refreshing.
Glasses on Sarah = looks great. :-D
Sarah please make a video on advanced trills; such as the Sammartini Concerto; it will be greatly appreciated!
Love this video! I've always been "trill challenged" but after watching your video, I feel a bit more courageous about practicing and using trills. Thank you!!!
+paulsonap6 Yesss, you can do it!
This was the first video I ever watched from this channel
I'm trying to learn recorder and this is helping a lot thank you for this
trills don't scare me... Vibrato does. Trills seem fun to learn and practice. Starting from tomorrow I'll practice them
Great video on a very interesting subject. I love your new glasses!
Hi Sarah, I was thinking of taking up the recorder, ive heard so many great baroque pieces for it and it seems really fun! I was wondering what Recorder you are using in this video and what range I should pick up first(Soprano/alto etc.)
How many times do you play the higher note with the listed note?
depends how long the trill is! As many as you can fit in and like the sound of, lasting for about half the value of the note?
It has been very useful, in my opinion, thrills are very important but also, a bit annoying jajaajja
I do A-G trill this way:
A: 50%-thumb hole (not more) + 2 + 3 + 4 + 6(both) +7(both)
G: 50%-thumb hole + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 (trill finger) + 6(both) + 7(both)
Great video on a difficult topic. You make it much more understandable. Thank you!
I've watched so many of your videos this month and will surely watch many more. Thank you so much for continuing to make these videos, your channel is honestly a treasure trove
You have a difference between Barock and Classic Trill. This is important too.
thank you for pointing out you start with the upper note, I was confuesed on that. Great video, with so many information. A little difficutl to grasp all the info for a learner, maybe. You just hint how to start a trill but it is the main difficult issue. Surely you can make another great video about trills.
I'm stupid ambitiously trying to play the Bach minuet (transposed for alto) that comes before badenerie, so I came back to this. 1. You have your teacher look glasses on! 2. Lawd I was trilling wrong. I'd the trill F and I was trilling figer 2 instead of 0. SMH. Theory helps understand for sure!
nice choker
thx
This was really helpful.
I would like to learn with you
This was a twilling experience
Such a quality TH-cam channel
B# - A was my ultimate horror for a long period =8-[
Trills encourage audience & musician to listen.
Hi, Sarah. Could you please tell me what that little part you play right at the 3:00 minute mark is, and the one right before it? Loved the sound of those. Thanks for another great video.
Hi Jeff, the one at 3:00 ("to decorate the melody") is from the Sammartini concerto in F for soprano recorder. The one right before it was just an improvisation..! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Sarah Jeffery / Team Recorder Great! Thanks, Sarah!
Lovely!
just came across your channel and I have to say you are super beautiful
Chris Khan hate to break it to you, she's married.
***** lol ok I didn't ask her to marry me I just think she's beautiful
Sarah, let me ask you a rather off-topic question. I'm a pure amateur (in my middle age) but I've been practicing more and more lately. I've been using a Yamaha descant plastic recorder and I'd like to know whether you recommend a wood recorder, and if so, what type of wood and even what brand? Thanks, love your videos!
I have loads of advice on this - check my 'which recorder to buy' playlist as there are lots of resources there!
You look great in your super cool glasses!
Why does my alto recorder sound like it is a half step up from yours?
Because it is!! Mine is tuned at A=415Hz, ir a half step down from ‘modern’ pitch
I'm packin' my daks at the very thought!
Tho' I'm also sure it'll be a thrill to finally trill!
(try saying that without circular breathing!)
Sounds like fun.... Walking around trilling....
I'll have a spliff first!
Thank you Sarah! Now I can play "Menuet" Boccherini starting from A on my soprano german recorder and using cheating fingers! I could play it before only transposed and started from G.
I've always thought the recorder would be held very firmly and rigidly to the mouth, as I was a trumpet player in school. Seeing you play has taught me this isn't so! What really surprised me, is it looks like the recorder is barely resting on your lips! It just floats :-o
Hi Sarah. Es uno de los videos más espectaculares que vi. Congratulations and thank you very much!!!
Is there an example in litterature where you would have two successive different trills on two adjacent written notes? Just wondering.
Thrills are in Black Bead
Deem and Redeem it Irish Washerwoman 🇮🇪
thank you for your channel !
2:20 hehe
how do you play F-Ab trills
it’s like, 02 to 0-123456-
Algy Cuber
Like this.... dub a dub a dubba dah dahhhhh.
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where do you find recorder score
Minion 084 maybe amazon...?
This is an amazing video. Sarah, you are a born teacher. This is an important topic in baroque music, so eloquently explained. There are so many good tips in this video. Sarah, would you consider doing a video on how to play diminutions using examples from the La Fontegara book by Ganassi which I've purchased at your recommendation. It would be nice to hear how you recommend playing them. Thank you so much.
Go directly to "So how do I play one" at 4 minutes and 3 seconds. Discussion of glasses glare, random and general historical information, disclaimers, a bit of showmanship, and other generally fun stuff is good but I wanted to play a trill NOW. Once we get to what we came here for, it's FANTASTIC. Thank you, Sarah!