Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Speed bursts on the second string

Learning Tremolo for Classical Guitar through Recuerdos de la Alhambra

Once you feel comfortable with the tremolo technique on the first string, move it to the second string. I employ the speed burst method on the 2nd string as well. I also came across another neat way to practice tremolo on one string or with the thumb on another string.

If, for example, you are practicing the tremolo on the first string (with the thumb playing the first string as well) consider using another finger besides the thumb to play the downbeat.

For example, instead of

p-a-m-i-p-a-m-i (with "p" falling on the downbeat) try

a-m-i-p-a-m-i-p (with "a" falling on the downbeat)

Change it up and start with the "m" and "i" as well

Example of speed bursts on 2nd string

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