how learn to trill

Question

How do I learn to trill "rr" and initial "r?"

Answer 1

I would say the best way would be to listen to native speakers, first of all. The actual trilling motion consists of putting your tongue on the back of the ridge behind your front (top) teeth (a bit behind where you would put it for an English 'd'), very gently, allowing room for air and not pressing too hard or making your tongue really stiff (this will cause a whistling noise) then breathe out, "voicing" it as you do (sending air through your vocal chords, as though you are singing, almost, or saying "ah" for the dentist.) This is how it works for me...Maybe someone else can explain it better.

Hola Pumpkin! Great explanation! - 0095ca4c, Aug 4, 2012

Estoy en acuerdo con Margherite! Me encanta con su explicacion! I agree w/Margherite! I love your explanation! - GaryT, Aug 4, 2012

Thanks :) - PumpkinCalabaza, Aug 4, 2012

Answer 2

Hi jpalmer. Just a couple of weeks ago, someone asked about trilling.

Please check this thread. It helped one of our members to do it.

i'm Hispanic and I can't roll my R's

Good answer :) - PumpkinCalabaza, Aug 4, 2012

Answer 3

Watch the movie Selena the scene when Selena dad is teaching her how to sing the spanish song El Reloj it's not a very long scene in the movie but it might help.