Applying the tremolo technique to a tremolo piece
February 3, 2007
Learning the tremolo technique for classical guitar through Recuerdos de la Alhambra
General thoughts on applying the tremolo techique to a tremolo piece of music -
1 – With a metronome, determine at what tempo you can maintain a steady and even tremolo on a string other than the first string. Your tremolo will get choppy and uneven on the 2nd or 3rd string sooner than it will on the 1st string. Determine the tempo you can play the piece at on the 2nd or 3rd string rather than the 1st string.
2 – Pay attention to your right hand. If it gets tight or tired then take a 5 minute break. Your tremolo technique will get worse with right hand fatigue.
3 – Try to play more on the very tips of the fingers and sweep the string. Too much flesh and your tremolo will bog down.
4 – Work out the left hand fingerings – you don’t want your right hand to wait on your left hand.
5 – Above all, use your ears. Objectively listen to what you are doing. Tape record yourself. Listen for an even and steady tremolo and don’t worry about speed.
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