tr meaning of

nasxxx · Post by **nasxxx** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:00 pm

On some sheet music i've been playing noticed a "tr" over some notes, is this a Tremolo and if it is assumbing you can either tremolo from a note either side of the subject member....... for example

if a "b" has a "tr" ontop is it played quickly as bcbcbcbcbc or bababababa etc
I also assumbe the Tremolo lasts as long as the note is worth. Or have I got the meaning for the "tr" completly wrong.

fluttiegurl · Post by **fluttiegurl** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:13 am

You are basically correct. In this case, what you are seeing is called a "trill" which means to go from a note to the next note up in that key (unless indicated). We will often use alternate fingerings and those fun little trill keys for these. Yes, you will do this for the length of the note. There are also different styles of trills depending on time period. Some are slower, some gradually speed up and some start on the upper note.

nasxxx · Post by **nasxxx** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:22 pm

Thanxs for the reply fluttiegurl, i've never used those "trill keys" but must expierment with them. Whats the best way to learn this new method, any hints of tips you or others can suggest for me.

fluttiegurl · Post by **fluttiegurl** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:16 pm

Find a good trill chart for starters. Gemeinhardt has a decent one on their Web site for free. I am sure there are others.

nasxxx · Post by **nasxxx** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:27 am

Just downloaded their Trill chart, thanxs for the heads up with that, its very imformative and i'm sure very usefull for future pieces.

Heres the link direct "save as" for the .pdf if anyone else wants it.
http://www.gemeinhardt.com/pdf/trillChart.pdf