There must be thousands of videos on RUclips about executing trills, and I've seen many of them, but this is the first one (finally!) that actually shows you how to really execute them. Now all that's missing is practice. Thank you so much.
I'm currently practicing a piece with a trill, and I think for me the bigger challenge is not the trilling action per se, but rather integrating the trill into the piece; in other words, fitting the trill into the time allowed based on the tempo of the piece and the duration of the note that has the trill.
You know what's funny? My teacher made me practice trills for 2 minutes every 40 minutes, timed with a stop watch, every session, using the 4-5-4-5-4-5-4-5 fingers on both my hands. Over the years, it made those 2 fingers a lot stronger.
Jason, I am totally a beginner. Although I had wished for playing piano, I never gave a thought to it seriously. After following and watching all of your videos and the videos of Pianote channel, I bought a keyboard Casio CTS 300. After all, that's the only keyboard I can afford. Now as a beginner who knows nothing, your tutorial videos are so helpful and discovering of what to learn and practice. Thank you so much.
@@anav5555 I’m an intermediate (and older). But I’ve been working on the ornaments for weeks. It help to look at various videos of people who play it like you would like (I’m partial to Jacob’s Piano). I’m getting close, so the rather prosaic advice from me is keep keeping on and you’ll get there.
I may be getting ahead of myself but what is the difference between a trill vs a turn (sideways S notation aka gruppetto)? Found in Beethoven's Sonata in C Minor (Pathetique).
Hi. I'm self-taught pianist and had difficulty with thrills in Chopin's Nocturne and it was such a nightmare 😫 ! Following these exercises I have progressed at this a lot and I'm pretty excited about that. Thanks man. This is a great great video to learn thrills 😊.
As a someone who had three different electric pianos, from my experience I must say that unfortunately some keyboards are just very bad, which can also result in a problems with trill technique. So, at least when buying digital piano, try to consult some piano teacher for recommendation. Nowadays, there are digital pianos with very good piano action that are not expensive.
@@Sayuku_P I haven't tried it, so I can only guess. But, since it's Yamaha, it's not their cheapest range, and it has quite good reviews, I believe that it's good choice. Especially for beginners.
@@fortissimoX If the keyboard specifically doesn't advertise triple sensors, it's not good for trills etc. since you need to lift the key completely before re-engaging it... And triple sensor keybeds are really expensive in comparison and usually only in high end models that are meant for serious musicians.
Thank you so much for these tips! I am playing a duet right now that starts off with two trills, and it sounds so much better now! But I don't know if I could ever get as good as this guy, no matter how much I practice.
I have some work and lots of practice to do, but I now can start.. I found your tutorial because I am learning that piece - Piano Sonata in C major - Mozart. Perfect, thank you!
These are great tips. When i did classics i somehow had problems with triplets but trills were ok. Holding hands low is a great tip. My teacher told me this and my fingers would be not flexible if i did not keep my hand down. Thanks i am learning alot to improve my technique
I play easy listening music mainly now but the trills, arpegios etc and all your good exercises have motivated me alot and these extras enhance technique.
I have discovered a few trills in Bach's Prelude in C Minor from The Well-Tempered Clavier. There are two trills on white keys in the B or 2nd section, but I also found 2 trills between a black and white key (Ab to G) in the 1st section.
Got a new perspective after watching the video. I never taught much of trills, I find that it’s easier if I relax, don’t think of it, just get it done. The piece you were playing gets tricky when the left hand comes in. I can do it only without thinking. Gets messed up when I tense up. As a child, I remembered I was very good with Mozart trills. Now, I’m more conscious, not so good. I’ve never thought of trills (3 points) like what you said in the video. So, thanks for the new perspective. I’m a nervous player, that’s a problem especially in exams.
Great video! After only 10 minutes of praciticing these exercises i was able to play a greatly superior and more controled trill on lower dynamics (all of this applied for a performance of the nocturne n2). Still a long way to go on these trills but with these tips, that road will sure be shorter :)
Oh this is perfect. I'm playing Venetianisches Gondellied for one of my pieces in my last year of highschool. There's a very very long trill on C# and the notes are easy to play but I was struggling with making it sound even.
Omg I was stuck on trills on sonata in c major by mozart and I search how to do a long trill, and you're giving an example using the same peice lol. I mean, its quite a popular peice given to students, but still, what a coincidence 🙉 Great video, helped a lot 👍
Jazer, thank you for this very well presented trill instructional video. You nailed it perfectly and it is very helpful to me and I’m sure countless others. Thumbs up Sir and I subscribed. Thanks!!
One thing that I’ve noticed about myself after I watched this and paid attention was, I slide to the edge of the keys, I feel like it requires less effort down there, I suppose. I never realized I do it until I paid attention, but it works for me!
Great! Tips for trilling with the left hand? That same Mozart piece has a descending left-hand trill that introduces the second theme. It always gives me hardship.
Thanks so much Jazer! I’ve been playing for decades and can still learn things from you. And trills are definitely a weak spot of mine. I would love to hear discussion of more ornaments also. 😍
Hi Jazer, thanks for your video! the first two days when I practised I felt unsure as my wrist got really tense that I had to rest for a whole day without playing. My wrist easily gets tensed anyway. But after 1 week I could really saw the progress day after day and every day I could play trill for a little bit longer and more evener without feeling any discomfort. It is not perfect now but I will keep practising. Your method is working!
Thanks for this video. One problem I have is executing trills musically while the left hand maintains the rhythm. Trills speed up and slow down, but the left hand has to stay steady. I practice this by having the left hand go with a metronome while the right hand goes free with the trill, but would love hear any advice you have about this. Another video maybe?
I used to live in Sydney and I recall ur accent in Australia. but it is more than that. you r pretty nice and positive in teaching. my problem is I wonder when I had do the ones you said in your improvisation video. please respond x
Great vid Jazer, especially the extreme close-ups! Could you possibly do a How to Trill part 2 with explanations of the Baroque trills like we see in the Bach inventions? I'm working on Invention No. 9 but leaving all the trills out for now...
The piece your playing is Mozart's Sonata K545! I know this since I came here to learn how to practice the trills of the piece itself 😅 Currently studying it!
1:17 this piece is literally the reason why I searched for this video lol, I learnt it abt 3 years ago and still couldn't get the trills right 😂👍 but this video is so helpful thank you
Hi! I had 3 years of piano lessons as a kid. Now, almost 30 years later I'm picking it up again. It's amazing how much the brain can store after so many years. How do you feel about learning with an app? Any recommendations?
Hey, Jazer. An example of a song with a trill using white and black notes is the Beatles' In My Life. It's really hard because the fingering would have be 4 and 3 because of the quick notes that precede it!
man i was complaining out loud about how i can't do the piano fluttery thing and then RUclips's like "hey man, check this good shit out". thank you, i have learnted do trill. thamk for knowledges
You're an amazing teacher. I've learned a lot of new techniques from you and also learned how to play things I already know much more efficiently. Great work.
I'm learning Chopin Op. 64 No. 1. In this piece there IS a black-white Mordent (which is kinda the same as a trill). It uses Eb and F, which is an absolute pain, but thank you very much!
Could you do all 5 trill levels?
Definitely not but something I’m working on.
What about a 3-note trill? (Eg. 1 and 3 + octave notes, either 1 and 3 come together or 3 and octave) How to practice it?
Nah, but I'll practice every day so I can become a ling ling
In on vacation and i want to play piano but im home in 2 days :(
Not yet--but that's what practice is for!
Perfect timing! I’m learning Chopin’s Nocturne in C Sharp minor, which I definitely need to master trills for!
I'm learning Chopin nocturne in e flat major.
@@akshitsharma8475 that’s what I am working on now!
@@elaina6868 nice! hope you can play it fully.
i'm playing it too! How is it going?
same reason i came here
Piano sonata no.16 in C major. U can always tell the energy in Mozart.
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wtf lmao, mozart energetic...
Yeah definitely k545
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There must be thousands of videos on RUclips about executing trills, and I've seen many of them, but this is the first one (finally!) that actually shows you how to really execute them. Now all that's missing is practice. Thank you so much.
I'm currently practicing a piece with a trill, and I think for me the bigger challenge is not the trilling action per se, but rather integrating the trill into the piece; in other words, fitting the trill into the time allowed based on the tempo of the piece and the duration of the note that has the trill.
Exactly. Transitioning out of a trill seems like jumping off a moving merry-go-round. I would like some guidance on that too.
You know what's funny? My teacher made me practice trills for 2 minutes every 40 minutes, timed with a stop watch, every session, using the 4-5-4-5-4-5-4-5 fingers on both my hands. Over the years, it made those 2 fingers a lot stronger.
Josh Wright also talked about rotating the hand when trilling. He said a good trill has a mix of finger movement and rotation.
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Do you have the link of that video?
it looks like you trill with the tips of the finger, no pianist explains that. i tried that and its a world of difference
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Perfect timing because I'm gonna need to do some trilling today.
Jason, I am totally a beginner. Although I had wished for playing piano, I never gave a thought to it seriously. After following and watching all of your videos and the videos of Pianote channel, I bought a keyboard Casio CTS 300. After all, that's the only keyboard I can afford. Now as a beginner who knows nothing, your tutorial videos are so helpful and discovering of what to learn and practice. Thank you so much.
Perfect timing.
Today I encountered a trill in a piece and didn't even know what it was🙊. This definitely helped.
Me too. I just guess and it was right though.... with few extra tips ! 🤣❤
I know what piece you’re playing! It’s Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major by Mozart and I absolutely LOVE that piece so much.
Content suggestion: please dedicate videos playing a complete piece
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@@LetFenrirSoloHer they can also make it private or unlist it and just share the link
Thanks!
Susie! Thank you so much for the support!
I’m a beginner. Never heard of trilling. Just learned a new piano technique. Very cool!
I've been paying long time and this is the first time anyone has given me a useful explanation instead of 'just trill'. Going to try this tomorrow.
It would be great to have a video on ornaments and other similar-to-trills fast movements
I could really use some tips on that as well. I'm playing River Flows in You by Yiruma and I'm struggling with the ornaments
Ornaments would be nice.
@@anav5555 I’m an intermediate (and older). But I’ve been working on the ornaments for weeks. It help to look at various videos of people who play it like you would like (I’m partial to Jacob’s Piano). I’m getting close, so the rather prosaic advice from me is keep keeping on and you’ll get there.
@@pooledeutube Thanks for the advice!
I may be getting ahead of myself but what is the difference between a trill vs a turn (sideways S notation aka gruppetto)? Found in Beethoven's Sonata in C Minor (Pathetique).
Hi. I'm self-taught pianist and had difficulty with thrills in Chopin's Nocturne and it was such a nightmare 😫 ! Following these exercises I have progressed at this a lot and I'm pretty excited about that. Thanks man. This is a great great video to learn thrills 😊.
Haha! Thats exacty the piece I came here for 😆Good luck!!
@@pavlovshackmapguides3674 same 😭 nocturne in e minor for me
@owen calder I just finished the first page today, keep at it mg 🙏
No. 20 in C# minor, beautiful piece, hell on the right wrist though
Tx! I'm left handed and have issues trilling with my right hand, left is fine🎉
As a someone who had three different electric pianos, from my experience I must say that unfortunately some keyboards are just very bad, which can also result in a problems with trill technique. So, at least when buying digital piano, try to consult some piano teacher for recommendation. Nowadays, there are digital pianos with very good piano action that are not expensive.
Would you recommend the YDP-164?
@@Sayuku_P I haven't tried it, so I can only guess. But, since it's Yamaha, it's not their cheapest range, and it has quite good reviews, I believe that it's good choice. Especially for beginners.
@@fortissimoX If the keyboard specifically doesn't advertise triple sensors, it's not good for trills etc. since you need to lift the key completely before re-engaging it...
And triple sensor keybeds are really expensive in comparison and usually only in high end models that are meant for serious musicians.
@@Mtaalas Thanks for pointing that out! I believe that is very important information regarding this video.
Thoughts on CTX 700?
My favorite teacher！
Thank you so much for these tips! I am playing a duet right now that starts off with two trills, and it sounds so much better now! But I don't know if I could ever get as good as this guy, no matter how much I practice.
Wow! What a trilling tute!
I have some work and lots of practice to do, but I now can start.. I found your tutorial because I am learning that piece - Piano Sonata in C major - Mozart. Perfect, thank you!
Thank you! This was really helpful. Go Mozart!
These are great tips. When i did classics i somehow had problems with triplets but trills were ok. Holding hands low is a great tip. My teacher told me this and my fingers would be not flexible if i did not keep my hand down. Thanks i am learning alot to improve my technique
I play easy listening music mainly now but the trills, arpegios etc and all your good exercises have motivated me alot and these extras enhance technique.
I swear: I am now going to once and for all get my trills sorted out. Thank you Jazer. Great lesson.
Bro check: Did you ? 😐
U were playing Mozart’s Sonata 16 in C major, K 545. One of my favourite pieces!
I have discovered a few trills in Bach's Prelude in C Minor from The Well-Tempered Clavier. There are two trills on white keys in the B or 2nd section, but I also found 2 trills between a black and white key (Ab to G) in the 1st section.
Got a new perspective after watching the video. I never taught much of trills, I find that it’s easier if I relax, don’t think of it, just get it done. The piece you were playing gets tricky when the left hand comes in. I can do it only without thinking. Gets messed up when I tense up. As a child, I remembered I was very good with Mozart trills. Now, I’m more conscious, not so good. I’ve never thought of trills (3 points) like what you said in the video. So, thanks for the new perspective. I’m a nervous player, that’s a problem especially in exams.
The trill at the end is absolutely AMAZING I’m so excited for rare Wooper
MOZART!!!!! I'm playing this piece - thank you so much, this was so useful!!
Great video! After only 10 minutes of praciticing these exercises i was able to play a greatly superior and more controled trill on lower dynamics (all of this applied for a performance of the nocturne n2).
Still a long way to go on these trills but with these tips, that road will sure be shorter :)
the low wrist and stay glued trick works well for me, thanks!
Love this piece from Mozart, I've played it when I was a child :)
First comm! Love your vids 🥰
KV 545 of course 😀. I’m actually learning this at the moment, so your lecture comes in very helpful. Thx. a lot.
You really are a good teacher and have a easy english so it's very pleasent to listen to your videos
amazing way of showing me, thank you, keep your fingers right on the keys is the advise i really needed.
Oh this is perfect. I'm playing Venetianisches Gondellied for one of my pieces in my last year of highschool. There's a very very long trill on C# and the notes are easy to play but I was struggling with making it sound even.
you are just SUPER a Teacher thanks
Great teaching ! Thank you ! Blues players trill on E to C for example , fingers 1 and 5 .
Your videos are always so helpful. Life changing really. You are such a good teacher! Thank you!
You are a gifted pianist and excellent teacher
Omg I was stuck on trills on sonata in c major by mozart and I search how to do a long trill, and you're giving an example using the same peice lol. I mean, its quite a popular peice given to students, but still, what a coincidence 🙉
Great video, helped a lot 👍
I played this Mozart piece for my 4th grade AMEB exam- looking back, it seems quite hard for grade 4! Especially because of the trills!
Thank you for this clear explanation and for the great tips!
I literally searched this up because I couldn't do THAT specific trill in the piece lol thank you!!
Simple but effective lesson👍my trill improved TY
Jazer, thank you for this very well presented trill instructional video. You nailed it perfectly and it is very helpful to me and I’m sure countless others. Thumbs up Sir and I subscribed. Thanks!!
One thing that I’ve noticed about myself after I watched this and paid attention was, I slide to the edge of the keys, I feel like it requires less effort down there, I suppose. I never realized I do it until I paid attention, but it works for me!
I played nocturne in c minor as my performance piece and I know how to play the whole piece with trill very well.
Great video and suggestions. I'm a beginner and this was so helpful. You just got a new subscriber😊
Mozart piano Sonata no 16. J'apprends cette pièce à la moment et cette vidéo est parfait pour moi!
Great! Tips for trilling with the left hand? That same Mozart piece has a descending left-hand trill that introduces the second theme. It always gives me hardship.
This Technical I want to learn so far, Thank U very much Yr channel very useful, and U very thoughtful + Friendly
Thanks great teaching from Jamaica 🇯🇲
Soon you'll hit 200k!!
Thanks Jazer! I’m having difficulty on Chopin Barcarolle . Holding key with thumb while trilling with 3-5 fingers .
Trills with ease. This sure is welcome.
Thank you! ❤🎹
Thanks so much Jazer! I’ve been playing for decades and can still learn things from you. And trills are definitely a weak spot of mine. I would love to hear discussion of more ornaments also. 😍
Hi Jazer, thanks for your video! the first two days when I practised I felt unsure as my wrist got really tense that I had to rest for a whole day without playing. My wrist easily gets tensed anyway. But after 1 week I could really saw the progress day after day and every day I could play trill for a little bit longer and more evener without feeling any discomfort. It is not perfect now but I will keep practising. Your method is working!
Thanks for this video. One problem I have is executing trills musically while the left hand maintains the rhythm. Trills speed up and slow down, but the left hand has to stay steady. I practice this by having the left hand go with a metronome while the right hand goes free with the trill, but would love hear any advice you have about this. Another video maybe?
You’re a good teacher!
I used to live in Sydney and I recall ur accent in Australia. but it is more than that. you r pretty nice and positive in teaching. my problem is I wonder when I had do the ones you said in your improvisation video. please respond x
currently practicing this piece
I looked up this video and you were playing the exact song I'm trying to learn! What a coincidence!
Thanks for your sharing of your trill which helps a lots
Perfect video on trills for beginners like me. Can you make a video on entire set if ornamentations sir. It will be really helpful for us. 😊
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for the tips, mate! P.S. "This composer" was Mozart and the piece was his Sonata in C Major, K. 545.
He knows
Oddly enough, trills was a thing I could do almost perfectly from the first time I tried it
thank you so much for your preciouses advaces.
Piano trills are completely different from woodwind trills. I really appreciate these tips. Thanks!
Great vid Jazer, especially the extreme close-ups! Could you possibly do a How to Trill part 2 with explanations of the Baroque trills like we see in the Bach inventions? I'm working on Invention No. 9 but leaving all the trills out for now...
The piece your playing is Mozart's Sonata K545! I know this since I came here to learn how to practice the trills of the piece itself 😅 Currently studying it!
1:17 this piece is literally the reason why I searched for this video lol, I learnt it abt 3 years ago and still couldn't get the trills right 😂👍 but this video is so helpful thank you
so much knowledge !! thanks for these gold tips Jazer :)
Hi! I had 3 years of piano lessons as a kid. Now, almost 30 years later I'm picking it up again. It's amazing how much the brain can store after so many years.
How do you feel about learning with an app? Any recommendations?
Funnily enough, I was playing this piece, and need help.
And just so happened to come across this video. Crazy
Thanks a lot for sharing this technique. :)
Thank you.
I really needed this!
Thank You. Help me more!
You can go through the videos here in my channel and those will be a big help for you in your piano journey.
Vrey helpfull sir. Thanks for new exercise. . . . !
Hey, Jazer. An example of a song with a trill using white and black notes is the Beatles' In My Life. It's really hard because the fingering would have be 4 and 3 because of the quick notes that precede it!
man i was complaining out loud about how i can't do the piano fluttery thing and then RUclips's like "hey man, check this good shit out".
thank you, i have learnted do trill. thamk for knowledges
You're an amazing teacher. I've learned a lot of new techniques from you and also learned how to play things I already know much more efficiently. Great work.
Thank you, very useful!
i think that trill with 3-5 is good as well
Thank you Jazer Lee…I’m never relaxed enough to trill properly alas
Thank! Now I am gonna study nocturne in c sharp minor!!!
Thanks! I’m going to use these tips for a Bach piece that I’m currently playing 😁
... Thanks for da practice, mate!
I love your lessons, Jazer! Thank you.
Thank you very much for your tips
Chopin Nocturne Opus 72 #1 . That trill along with the left hand triplets...tough man.
Thanks. This is my intro to ur channel
Appreciate this very much. Any ideas as double third trills? Thanks.
Beautiful trills , i love this piece..
I'm learning Chopin Op. 64 No. 1. In this piece there IS a black-white Mordent (which is kinda the same as a trill). It uses Eb and F, which is an absolute pain, but thank you very much!