I am playing "One Mint Julep" in my jazz band (trombone 4 part). I have a G3 note with a short lip trill. I usually see lip trills on higher notes, so what is a proficient way to play these? My band instructor said to just move my slide from 4th to 3rd position very quickly, but was wondering if there were any ways I can do a lip trill normally?
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Playing the G in 6th position with the F-trigger might give you an easier lip trill.
If that doesn't work and you don't want to use the 3rd position G, then you have to find a way to fake it. Your band director's suggestion sounds like a good way to do that. Or maybe you can get away with just leaving the trill out.
answered Sep 24, 2021 at 15:36
Are we talking about the bit at 2'30" in the Louis Prima version? Stay in 4th and lip trill up to a (rather flat) B. Think 'shake' rather than 'trill'.
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Yes, Rudy Toombs wrote the song, original recording was by The Clovers. Is an arranger mentioned on your big band version? dailymusicbreak.com/2018/03/12/the-clovers-one-mint-julep– LaurenceCommented Sep 26, 2021 at 21:05
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