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Lip Trill: 5-Tone Scale

Lip trills warm up your full range without strain. This 5-tone scale builds steady airflow and keeps your vocal folds loose as you move between registers.

Relax, Control · 120 BPM · full · 1 min read
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Lip trills are one of the best ways to warm up your whole range without straining. The bubbling motion keeps your vocal folds loose while you slide through notes that might otherwise feel tight. If you've ever felt a disconnect between your chest voice and head voice, this exercise helps bridge that gap.

The Sound

Make a "Brrr" sound like a motorboat or a horse sighing. If you can't sustain the trill, gently lift your cheeks with your fingers to take the weight off your lips.

The Feel

Steady vibration on your lips, relaxed throat. Keep your jaw and neck loose.

The Drill

Ascend through 5 notes (1-2-3-4-5), descend back (4-3-2-1), then hold the final note. The classic 5-tone scale warms up your whole range smoothly.

Keep your airflow steady through the whole phrase. If the trill cuts out, you've lost air support or your lips are too tense.

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