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The Tongue Trill (indicated by the character “Tr” and followed by the quiver line ⁓⁓⁓⁓⁓⁓⁓) is a figure produced by the twirling of the tongue in the roof of the mouth as though whistling the word “three” or “throw” and making a pronounced roll on the “r”. This takes a great deal of practice to work the tone in with the twirl. At first simply roll (or flutter) the tongue on the rolled “r” (no sound being evident) and then let a plain whistled tone come at the end of the twirl. Gradually the tone and the roll will blend. The tongue, twirling at its tip, is constantly touching the roof of the mouth, but the center of the tongue is drawn down in a dent or groove. Be sure that the front of the tongue is very flexible and loose, and that the lips hold their natural position for  whistling (pucker or otherwise) during the entire process.

The Palate Trill is made in the back of the mouth as though gargling. Whistle and make the gargle motion at one and the same time.

The Lip Trill is made by pressure of the breath through the lips as they rapidly buzz or flutter. This trill however is usually made by “tongue and teeth” whistlers (those who do not use the pucker).

Another trill used by some whistlers is produced by inserting the tips of two fingers in the mouth while emitting the tone through the lips. For further treatment of trills, see page 49.