Your lips vibrate as a valve — each closure builds a pulse of back-pressure above the vocal folds. This pulsating cushion keeps them vibrating gently. Unlike a straw’s steady pressure, lip trills create rhythmic pressure waves.
What you should feel
👄Tickly buzz spreading into lips, cheeks, and nose
😌Relaxed jaw — if it’s tight, the trill dies
🫁Pulsing fullness in your throat (the back-pressure)
💨Steady, easy airflow — not forceful
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Relax your lips, jaw, and cheeks. Your lips should feel loose and floppy.
Audio Guide
Listen to the guided walkthrough before you begin.