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Re: G# to A trill

Author: nellsonic
Date: 2023-06-01 05:47

lmliberson wrote:

> I guess I don’t quite get what’s so difficult about this
> trill.
>
> As the OP stated, using the side key is unacceptably sharp.
> But, contrary to a couple of you who suggested using the
> register key as an alternate, this, IMO, is also sharp enough
> to be avoided, let alone the discrepancy in the sound between
> the two notes of the trill.
>
> My only suggestion is to avoid the shortcuts, alternate
> fingerings and the like and practice the trill solely with the
> LH first finger. While it may seem somewhat awkward at first,
> it’s hardly problematic to accomplish it with a bit of
> focused practice.
>
> Even with my increasing arthritis…
>

My experience as well, but having taught this etude numerous times it seems not everyone can do the trill well with the regular fingerings. It sometimes helps if you rest a different part the first finger on the G# key from what you would usuallly use (and of course keep the G# key down through the whole trill). The register key is not bad for pitch on my horns but is thin and not at all easier.

This particular trill can be started slowly and sped up over the course of the two beats, making the trill both easier and more expressive.

Anders

Post Edited (2023-06-01 22:38)

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