"Recuerdos de al Alhambra"... There is nothing more beautyful in the guitar world. I am working to play this opus someday. Even take my whole life. Thank you, great vídeo!
Compliment! This is the best video for learning the tremolo that I have seen on RUclips so far. I am a guitar teacher, studied classical guitar and taught at the university in Berlin for many years. I can already play a good tremolo and therefore I can really judge whether a video on this topic is of any use. Your four principles are exactly the ones I taught my students, and they lead to success. Just an example: Don't practice the tremolo on the high E string at the beginning!! ! I always missed this note in the other videos. Otherwise you will never be able to play a clean tremolo on all strings. So if you really want to be successful, you should follow all the advice in this video!!
Hi , 63 year old beginner here , Anne of a Thousand Days is a lovely piece to listen to , but Malaguena is my goal , I have all the other pieces of Malaguena under slow control but the tremolo part is still evading me , thank you for your tips , will add them to all the other tips i have found on youtube , cheers from the land down under.
Great video! I'm a proficient folk/blues fingerstyle guitarist and have recently decided to step up my fingerstyle game and learn tremolo technique but I had no idea how *difficult* it is especially on a steel string acoustic, lol...your video was very enlightening and I'm glad I found your channel - I never considered that my pinky might be stiff or tense - great tip!
Probably my favourite tremolo is in Kazuhito Yamashita's transcription of Dvork's 9th symphony where he does a single-finger tremolo with the i finger by moving it up and down, while simultaneously using the thumb to play the base line AND alternating the m and a fingers to play a melody on the higher strings. It's almost inhuman.
I started to learn it a year ago, with no classical music background, just being an average guitar player. I play it at least once a day. Now I know it really good, but the tremolo still isn't running like it should. It is a very difficult technique, but anyone can learn it, with patience and dedication;)
here in philippines,,, in my observation many guitarist are not talking about classical guitar.. the way how to play it,, they afraid or maybe they dont have any interest in classical music played by a great classical guitarist like you... but for me ,after so many years of playing the acoustic guitar i decided to turn to classical guitar.theres a magic and beauty that deep within in the heart of classical guitar.... pls apologize me about my english .... but i really understand of your teachings .... and thanks for sharing your technics and i will try to learn it.....your beautiful tremolo and its magical sound ......pls play the requerdo dela alhambra .... thanks again....
Jesus Nathan, I've had it in my mind for the last few weeks on working on my tremolo, searching practicing routines and techniques and then you show up with this video :) Thanks!
@@BeyondTheGuitarAcademy Tbh its very diverse! I like Pepe Romero and Dmitry Nilov's approach to efficiently keep a steady and clean flow of tremolo. You've literally covered all the major tips/hints and techniques that I've come across gathering all over + you've provided a Beginner's strategy plan on where/how to start practicing so tyvm for that! And that pinky method is an eye opener, i should try definitely. Once again tyvm for passing on the knowledge. Cheers🖤👌🏻
Thank god! You are the first one talks about relax the pinkie which happens to my problem. I’ll try the other three methods you suggested and hope they work. Thank you so much!
Thanks a lot! I was always "afraid" of this technique, now I really feel like I can learn it! Of course, after a lot of work and time, but we'll get there haha! Keep up the great work, man! Thanks again
YAY TREMOLO! I've been waiting for something like this from you for years now - I've always been mad impressed by your tremolo. I've been working on mine using one of your arrangements for a long time now. Maybe it's finally time to really focus on it
Queens of the stone age sent me in a direction, Brandon Acker (?) pushed me harder... and now I’m addicted to classical guitar/Spanish flamenco Thank you for the lesson, my silver lining to this year will be this damn tremolo
Thanks for all what you are doing for amateurs guitar players Nathan! In silence, you are creating an army of classical guitar players, sorry for my english
Hi Nathan, Your close out segment cracked me up. So many guitarists make a mess of trying to say Recuerdos de La Alhambra. The “h” in Alhambra is silent, so to try to break it down phonetically for you, it’s Ray - KWHERE - dose- day - la - LAM - bruh, the caps indicating which syllables are accented. It’s great if you can trill that first “r” in Recuerdos, but not essential to a pronunciation that native speakers won’t find offensive to their ears! Great lesson btw, and I love your work. Thank you!
Haha oh man it makes it so much easier with the silent "h". Thanks for the breakdown. I figured the struggle would give some people a good chuckle at my expense haha. Especially since I know many guitarists can relate.
Is that really tremolo? I mean, I know that it is similar, but it's just p i a, and then i a are often playing different notes. Being able to play tremolo well should definitely help with Asturias tho.
Such good 8nfo on tension in fingers,you almost never hear anyone address this very important issue,I never had a problem with playing, then much later this problem caught up with me,and has literally crippled my fingers from working properly, I'm having to basically try to start over,it's very frustrating and seems hopeless, but I am still trying for 8 years now to solve this problem, hopefully I can rid myself of this tension that was brought on by who knows what,could've been improper right hand technique,or severe stress,etc...Just letting everyone know to listen to this video on the importance of having your mind and body free from tension,stress,etc...
WOW !! Lots to think about for a beginning tremolo enthusiast . However, it sounds like you know your stuff.Your right it is very difficult. I just hope I have the patience and perseverance to stick it out. Thanks for the lesson.
great video! you are a great teacher, and your video is very well thought out from beginning to end...but as a help for everyone that Spanish is not their first language; if you are going to say it in Spanish, remember that the H has no sound in Spanish. So if you are going to say "recuerdos de la Alhambra" remember you should pronounce it as "recuerdos de la Alambra" and forget about the "H English sound".....or of course! you can always say it in English "memories from the Alhambra" 😉 once again; great video!
So glad you brought up the pinky. came upon this myself recently when I noticed my first finger shooting out the way to counteract it was keep the pinky curled in and relaxed. Know idea why all these videos on trem. haven't mentioned the pinky. Thank you Keep up the great work
I love the Tárrega piece you played as an example in this piece, but I think most classical guitarist do. It only has a variation of tremolo in it but I really enjoy Sakura Variations by Yocoh
THANK YOU SIR!!! I was checking out Thu Le and her tremolo exercises. And your video was in the mix.. Sequential planting, Speed burst exercises, and playing the tremolo on the 2nd string, are invaluable techniques to practice. I believe Scott Tenant touched on a few of these subjects in his pumping nylon book. Once again, wonderful information!!! Thanks so much for sharing.🙏
I have seen so many different techniques for learning tremolo in RUclips, all very professionally presented, including yours, that now I hardly know where to start… 😂
Great exercises. I am very close to performance level on Recuerdos De La Alhambra but need to get the last 20% or so. I will practice these techniques. Thanks. Paul
Excellent lesson! Tremolo is really difficult for me, because my right hand was injured in an industrial accident that left my right thumb knuckle in about a dozen pieces. The doctor wired it together, but didn't set it with a guitarist in mind, and so now, rather than having that slight moon curve upwards, mine has a very slight curve downwards. It's mostly strait, which is why I can play fingerstyle at all, but because it points very slightly downward rather than upward, I can't do a rest stroke with the thumb, and I find it really hard to get my hand in a position that allows a smooth tremolo. Lots of tension, no matter what I do. Oh, well, Earl Klugh is one of the best guitarists on the planet, and he doesn't use tremolo, at least not that I've ever heard, so I guess I can do without:-)
Ooh yeah that must be frustrating. You can definitely do a lot without tremolo, though. You could go an entire lifetime playing pieces that don't use it. Though I wish I was able to meet with you to investigate if we could find a way to work around that injury. Have you tried meeting with a teacher locally to explore that?
@@BeyondTheGuitarAcademy My primary guitar teacher from more than 30 years ago now wasn't a classical player; he was more of an Earl Klugh in style. He had an awesome ear. I'd bring him a recording like Myers's Cavatina, and I'd leave with the score. I had one or two lessons with a classical player, then I got crippling tendonitis in my hands and stopped playing for 15 or 20 years. I had a tremolo of sorts when I was young (sloppy, and only on the first string), but I haven't been able to get it back. I may take you up on a Skype or Zoom lesson sometime, but I need to get a little better so that I don't embarrass myself:-) I also need to learn how to do Skype or Zoom!
When playing tremolo the three beats must be one and three after three beats must give the sence of air to the ear. No gaps, just a breezy air of continuing melody. I believe that airy finger speed when playing tremolo is gifted.
Hello!! I pick up the advice on speed burst. I have the difficulty about the picky. I will pay attention to it. (I love the teaser at the end of the video !!😁👍) Thank you for all this good job!!
Just watched this today and love it. And frankly, you can go about in your Corona "un-haircut" any day, as you look great! Sometimes society also tells you to constantly groom yourself in ways that's not sustainable or necessary. Keep fresh and beautiful is possible for sure + letting natural beauty take center stage I hope. You honestly looked great and have nothing to be ashamed of!! I must stress that. in any case....you're totally brilliant with the guitar! This was such a lovely vid. Thanks for making my day brighter! Keep doing your best, and I hope you keep safe right now! ^^
Most things mentioned in this and all the other videos of classical guitarists on youtube can be helpful but are not necessary to develop a decent tremolo. The time put into practicing/playing the instrument and the technique (the way hand and fingers are positioned as well as keeping the hand and fingers relaxed ... especially the pinky as you mentioned) are the only two factors that are necessary for one to master the tremolo. I don't even practice the tremolo specifically and I am stil able to play it butter smooth, relaxed and with ease (at least once I am properly warmed up obviously). My tip for you if you want to master the tremolo is to not focus too much on it. It can take a lot of time to reach that point of butter smooth tremolo. Do everything so slow that it is easy to play, that you have complete control of your hands and keep everything relaxed. Practice with a mirror infront of you. Sometimes we think we are very relaxed but once we play infront of a mirror we start to find out that we are not as relaxed as we thought we were (especially the pinky of the right hand). Don't stress it if you are annoyed of practicing tremolo or the fact that you are not there yet. Do something else ... practice the pieces that you are very interested in as well. Practice reading from paper. Just do something that is fun to you and that keeps you glued on the guitar. Also keep your nails -at least- somewhat short (I would advice you to keep them as short as possible ... if you want to know why, just let me know and I'll tell you why ... this post is already super long). The nails are not the reason why it might not work yet .. TRUST ME, they are not (accept if you have them crazy long of course) ... I speak from experience.
I would like to see more detail explanation, I see how Brandon Acker explains tremolo, but it took me several viewings to grasp the technique, But Inlike to see diferente instructors, you always Lear something new
I've been learning Asturias (Leyenda). I like it because it's very difficult. It's rewarding when you finally get something. My barre cords aren't that great due to having smaller hands. I am looking to get a 3/4 size guitar so I am more comfortable and can play better👍
fantastic!...i've been working on this technique, but i seem to have hit a wall...i can only get so fast (which is barely beyond the slow rate you demonstrated), then it all disintegrates...question: i have no nails on my plucking fingers; is this another obstacle?...thank you for sharing.
Bud - I have seen you play some amazing arrangements of (was it Mandalorian?) cinema scores a while back. Now I see that you also teach classical guitar. That is a pleasant surprise. Your presentation is very very nice. And you are also funny - I like your bit in the end with Alhambla-bla thing. 30 some years ago - I struggelled to learn the pronunciation of that Tarrega piece! Thanks for what you are doing brother.
I got something out of your lesson It's helpful but how do you keep your tremelo fingers so tight when they move? you mentioned this at the beginning and I was hoping you would cover that. My tremelo fingers are all over the place. Thanks
Is it possible to do tremelo with flesh (without growing nails) have you ever seen a player do it? I've always been a flesh player and I never had problems, except for the tremelo
I composed a Tremolo exercise for you that's musical AND fun to play. Get the free tabs/sheet music here! beyondtheguitar.com/tremolo
"Recuerdos de al Alhambra"... There is nothing more beautyful in the guitar world. I am working to play this opus someday. Even take my whole life. Thank you, great vídeo!
It's a wonderful tremolo piece but have you ever heard about "Sueno en la floresta"?
Noice
Try also "sueño" of tarrega, beautiful as well
@@vladimirhorowitz6646 sueno en la floresta is also magical
How is it going for you? It’s been 1 year
Compliment! This is the best video for learning the tremolo that I have seen on RUclips so far.
I am a guitar teacher, studied classical guitar and taught at the university in Berlin for many years. I can already play a good tremolo and therefore I can really judge whether a video on this topic is of any use. Your four principles are exactly the ones I taught my students, and they lead to success.
Just an example: Don't practice the tremolo on the high E string at the beginning!! ! I always missed this note in the other videos. Otherwise you will never be able to play a clean tremolo on all strings.
So if you really want to be successful, you should follow all the advice in this video!!
Hi , 63 year old beginner here , Anne of a Thousand Days is a lovely piece to listen to , but Malaguena is my goal , I have all the other pieces of Malaguena under slow control but the tremolo part is still evading me , thank you for your tips , will add them to all the other tips i have found on youtube , cheers from the land down under.
Great video! I'm a proficient folk/blues fingerstyle guitarist and have recently decided to step up my fingerstyle game and learn tremolo technique but I had no idea how *difficult* it is especially on a steel string acoustic, lol...your video was very enlightening and I'm glad I found your channel - I never considered that my pinky might be stiff or tense - great tip!
How’s your tremolo coming along, brother?
I loved the tremolo in your arragment of ff7 and Alhambra of course
Ah thanks!
As soon as you said "inner strings" I immediately knew this was gonna be good, most people don't mention this, thank you
Probably my favourite tremolo is in Kazuhito Yamashita's transcription of Dvork's 9th symphony where he does a single-finger tremolo with the i finger by moving it up and down, while simultaneously using the thumb to play the base line AND alternating the m and a fingers to play a melody on the higher strings. It's almost inhuman.
He’s something else
I want to be able to play Recuerdos de la Alhambra
It was a dream of mine which is now fulfilled ... long nails do help
Have you done it?
Jordan: Who doesn't?!
I started to learn it a year ago, with no classical music background, just being an average guitar player.
I play it at least once a day. Now I know it really good, but the tremolo still isn't running like it should.
It is a very difficult technique, but anyone can learn it, with patience and dedication;)
That's hard as hell, good luck
here in philippines,,, in my observation many guitarist are not talking about classical guitar.. the way how to play it,, they afraid or maybe they dont have any interest in classical music played by a great classical guitarist like you... but for me ,after so many years of playing the acoustic guitar i decided to turn to classical guitar.theres a magic and beauty that deep within in the heart of classical guitar.... pls apologize me about my english .... but i really understand of your teachings .... and thanks for sharing your technics and i will try to learn it.....your beautiful tremolo and its magical sound ......pls play the requerdo dela alhambra .... thanks again....
Jesus Nathan, I've had it in my mind for the last few weeks on working on my tremolo, searching practicing routines and techniques and then you show up with this video :)
Thanks!
Hope it helps! Interested to hear how these insights stack up against the other videos you've been watching
@@BeyondTheGuitarAcademy Tbh its very diverse! I like Pepe Romero and Dmitry Nilov's approach to efficiently keep a steady and clean flow of tremolo. You've literally covered all the major tips/hints and techniques that I've come across gathering all over + you've provided a Beginner's strategy plan on where/how to start practicing so tyvm for that! And that pinky method is an eye opener, i should try definitely. Once again tyvm for passing on the knowledge. Cheers🖤👌🏻
Thank god! You are the first one talks about relax the pinkie which happens to my problem. I’ll try the other three methods you suggested and hope they work. Thank you so much!
The best tremolo tutorial on RUclips. Good job.
Greetings from Italy
Thanks a lot! I was always "afraid" of this technique, now I really feel like I can learn it! Of course, after a lot of work and time, but we'll get there haha! Keep up the great work, man! Thanks again
Baby steps! Nothing to be afraid of
Pinky relaxation is key - remember that the "A" finger acts in que with the pinky - relaxing it, keeps the "A" finger smooth. Great tip!!
YAY TREMOLO! I've been waiting for something like this from you for years now - I've always been mad impressed by your tremolo. I've been working on mine using one of your arrangements for a long time now. Maybe it's finally time to really focus on it
Get itttt!
Queens of the stone age sent me in a direction, Brandon Acker (?) pushed me harder... and now I’m addicted to classical guitar/Spanish flamenco
Thank you for the lesson, my silver lining to this year will be this damn tremolo
Just curious, what does QOTSA have to do with classical flamenco guitar? I love them both also.
7 months later happend exactly the same with me good luck
I'm starting to practice tremolo and you just uploaded this video. It's great. Love your content, thank you for all your effort and dedication
Perfect! You're very welcome
Thanks for all what you are doing for amateurs guitar players Nathan! In silence, you are creating an army of classical guitar players, sorry for my english
Thank you so much. I've been playing for 50+ years and you explanation makes perfect sense. (My tremolos have needed work for a long time)
Great video. Don't forget to give a summary of each of the 4 points at the end of the video. It helps reinforce the learning topics.
My favorite tremolo piece is the malaguena, would love to see you play it
Hi Nathan,
Your close out segment cracked me up. So many guitarists make a mess of trying to say Recuerdos de La Alhambra. The “h” in Alhambra is silent, so to try to break it down phonetically for you, it’s Ray - KWHERE - dose- day - la - LAM - bruh, the caps indicating which syllables are accented. It’s great if you can trill that first “r” in Recuerdos, but not essential to a pronunciation that native speakers won’t find offensive to their ears! Great lesson btw, and I love your work. Thank you!
Haha oh man it makes it so much easier with the silent "h". Thanks for the breakdown. I figured the struggle would give some people a good chuckle at my expense haha. Especially since I know many guitarists can relate.
As a long time student of classical the tremolo always eluded me. This video was a huge help
The tremolo part in Asturias always killed me. Thank you, Maestro! :)
Is that really tremolo? I mean, I know that it is similar, but it's just p i a, and then i a are often playing different notes. Being able to play tremolo well should definitely help with Asturias tho.
It's not.@@Aurora-oe2qp
No tremolo in asturias 🤔 only 2 fingers going weeee
Hey man your tip on relaxing your pinky opened up the world for me on bass. Thank you so much
"Asturias".
Thankful.
The point you made about the little finger helped a lot.
Thank you, this is the most helpful and actionable tremolo instruction out there!
Such good 8nfo on tension in fingers,you almost never hear anyone address this very important issue,I never had a problem with playing, then much later this problem caught up with me,and has literally crippled my fingers from working properly, I'm having to basically try to start over,it's very frustrating and seems hopeless, but I am still trying for 8 years now to solve this problem, hopefully I can rid myself of this tension that was brought on by who knows what,could've been improper right hand technique,or severe stress,etc...Just letting everyone know to listen to this video on the importance of having your mind and body free from tension,stress,etc...
WOW !! Lots to think about for a beginning tremolo enthusiast . However, it sounds like you know your stuff.Your right it is very difficult. I just hope I have the patience and perseverance to stick it out. Thanks for the lesson.
great video! you are a great teacher, and your video is very well thought out from beginning to end...but as a help for everyone that Spanish is not their first language; if you are going to say it in Spanish, remember that the H has no sound in Spanish. So if you are going to say "recuerdos de la Alhambra" remember you should pronounce it as "recuerdos de la Alambra" and forget about the "H English sound".....or of course! you can always say it in English "memories from the Alhambra" 😉
once again; great video!
So glad you brought up the pinky. came upon this myself recently when I noticed my first finger shooting out the way to counteract it was keep the pinky curled in and relaxed. Know idea why all these videos on trem. haven't mentioned the pinky. Thank you Keep up the great work
Thankyou for your instructions .- im looking forward to trying it out to get that elusive tremolo.-Ian.
I feel that the "pinky advice" is awesome.
And indeed, never heard about it before ...
Thank you !
T.
I love the Tárrega piece you played as an example in this piece, but I think most classical guitarist do. It only has a variation of tremolo in it but I really enjoy Sakura Variations by Yocoh
THANK YOU SIR!!! I was checking out Thu Le and her tremolo exercises. And your video was in the mix.. Sequential planting, Speed burst exercises, and playing the tremolo on the 2nd string, are invaluable techniques to practice. I believe Scott Tenant touched on a few of these subjects in his pumping nylon book. Once again, wonderful information!!! Thanks so much for sharing.🙏
Fantastic video, I'll get straight to work :) Subscribed, too. Looks like this may be one of my future favorite channels.
I have seen so many different techniques for learning tremolo in RUclips, all very professionally presented, including yours, that now I hardly know where to start… 😂
Wonderful! You’re very friendly and this was a very insightful lesson, thank you!
This and your main channel both deserve soooo much more attention, you're just incredible with the guitar and your tutorials are really good too!👌🏼
Very Intelligent, and insightful, You have great technique.
Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎉😊
Great exercises. I am very close to performance level on Recuerdos De La Alhambra but need to get the last 20% or so. I will practice these techniques. Thanks. Paul
Freeeeee birddddddd!!!! To support your awesome, much too underestimated, channel!
Haha why thank you!
Excellent lesson! Tremolo is really difficult for me, because my right hand was injured in an industrial accident that left my right thumb knuckle in about a dozen pieces. The doctor wired it together, but didn't set it with a guitarist in mind, and so now, rather than having that slight moon curve upwards, mine has a very slight curve downwards. It's mostly strait, which is why I can play fingerstyle at all, but because it points very slightly downward rather than upward, I can't do a rest stroke with the thumb, and I find it really hard to get my hand in a position that allows a smooth tremolo. Lots of tension, no matter what I do. Oh, well, Earl Klugh is one of the best guitarists on the planet, and he doesn't use tremolo, at least not that I've ever heard, so I guess I can do without:-)
Ooh yeah that must be frustrating. You can definitely do a lot without tremolo, though. You could go an entire lifetime playing pieces that don't use it. Though I wish I was able to meet with you to investigate if we could find a way to work around that injury. Have you tried meeting with a teacher locally to explore that?
@@BeyondTheGuitarAcademy My primary guitar teacher from more than 30 years ago now wasn't a classical player; he was more of an Earl Klugh in style. He had an awesome ear. I'd bring him a recording like Myers's Cavatina, and I'd leave with the score. I had one or two lessons with a classical player, then I got crippling tendonitis in my hands and stopped playing for 15 or 20 years. I had a tremolo of sorts when I was young (sloppy, and only on the first string), but I haven't been able to get it back.
I may take you up on a Skype or Zoom lesson sometime, but I need to get a little better so that I don't embarrass myself:-) I also need to learn how to do Skype or Zoom!
Such a great tutorial. I really liked that slow-fast practice, and also the tip on the pinky. Thank you!
The speed burst is great thank you, I do it for drums why shouldn't I do it here! Great stuff as always thanks boss!!!
Thanks Will get practising those tips pronto
The speed bursts exercise is very creative, I wish I watch this earlier.
Thanks for your useful tips. I surely will give it a try.
Thank you! Absolutely fabulous lesson.
When playing tremolo the three beats must be one and three after three beats must give the sence of air to the ear. No gaps, just a breezy air of continuing melody. I believe that airy finger speed when playing tremolo is gifted.
Hello!! I pick up the advice on speed burst. I have the difficulty about the picky. I will pay attention to it.
(I love the teaser at the end of the video !!😁👍)
Thank you for all this good job!!
Willing to watch you getting 1M subscribers
Love from India
Me too!
Omae wa mou shindeiru
I was just thinking the other day that I needed to look into improving my tremelo. This was in my subscription feed today. Thanks!
Oh!!! Thank you for this!😊
Really need it 👍
You're very welcome!
Love the tips.. especially the part about the inner strings .. very few teach it this way. Love the technique!
Thank you for this info - I am playing since the early 70th but without right tremolos. I a playing without nails...
You nailed it! I love all kinds of tremolo pieces including mandolin even though its a different technique
My favorite tremolo is from Antonio Rey with the song called Alma. It's a flamenco tremolo, but its beautiful!
What is the piece that you are playing at 0:26?
Great breakdown of this technique
I practice tremolo for months and it works slowly really well. But if i knew this things... it could be much better now
Very helpful and well taught. Thank you.
Thank you so much for a great video! God bless!
AERITH’s theme 😭😭😭 I had gotten super far with learning the song but the tremolo wrecked me. Still really determined to learn tho :)
Awareness in the pinky! Excellent advice!
omfg thanks for the pinky tip it litterally changed all the way my tremollo sounds like. THANK YOU AND DO WHAT HE SAYS FOLKS
Just watched this today and love it. And frankly, you can go about in your Corona "un-haircut" any day, as you look great! Sometimes society also tells you to constantly groom yourself in ways that's not sustainable or necessary. Keep fresh and beautiful is possible for sure + letting natural beauty take center stage I hope. You honestly looked great and have nothing to be ashamed of!! I must stress that. in any case....you're totally brilliant with the guitar! This was such a lovely vid. Thanks for making my day brighter! Keep doing your best, and I hope you keep safe right now! ^^
Love all your videos. Keep up the great work.
Most things mentioned in this and all the other videos of classical guitarists on youtube can be helpful but are not necessary to develop a decent tremolo.
The time put into practicing/playing the instrument and the technique (the way hand and fingers are positioned as well as keeping the hand and fingers relaxed ... especially the pinky as you mentioned) are the only two factors that are necessary for one to master the tremolo.
I don't even practice the tremolo specifically and I am stil able to play it butter smooth, relaxed and with ease (at least once I am properly warmed up obviously).
My tip for you if you want to master the tremolo is to not focus too much on it.
It can take a lot of time to reach that point of butter smooth tremolo. Do everything so slow that it is easy to play, that you have complete control of your hands and keep everything relaxed.
Practice with a mirror infront of you. Sometimes we think we are very relaxed but once we play infront of a mirror we start to find out that we are not as relaxed as we thought we were (especially the pinky of the right hand).
Don't stress it if you are annoyed of practicing tremolo or the fact that you are not there yet. Do something else ... practice the pieces that you are very interested in as well. Practice reading from paper. Just do something that is fun to you and that keeps you glued on the guitar.
Also keep your nails -at least- somewhat short (I would advice you to keep them as short as possible ... if you want to know why, just let me know and I'll tell you why ... this post is already super long). The nails are not the reason why it might not work yet .. TRUST ME, they are not (accept if you have them crazy long of course) ... I speak from experience.
Great video! The pinky stuff is crucial!
I would like to see more detail explanation, I see how Brandon Acker explains tremolo, but it took me several viewings to grasp the technique, But Inlike to see diferente instructors, you always Lear something new
thanks for this lesson! Your tips are great for advanced players as well, love it :)
Danke für deine Videos 👌
Thanks 🎉🎉🎉
I've been learning Asturias (Leyenda). I like it because it's very difficult. It's rewarding when you finally get something. My barre cords aren't that great due to having smaller hands. I am looking to get a 3/4 size guitar so I am more comfortable and can play better👍
Great insight about the pinky finger 👍
Hope it helps, Pete!
fantastic!...i've been working on this technique, but i seem to have hit a wall...i can only get so fast (which is barely beyond the slow rate you demonstrated), then it all disintegrates...question: i have no nails on my plucking fingers; is this another obstacle?...thank you for sharing.
Thanks for pointing up the fact that the pinky relaxation is very important for the tremolo fluidity.
Really great, clear and intelligent video. Thank you!
My favourite tremolo peace sueno en la floresta by Augustine barrios 😁
Great tutorial!
Currently learning Carcassi Op 60 No 7 with some frustration. Can't seem to get that beautiful flow going. Thanks for the tips. I'll give it a try.
Fantastic lesson. Thank you. Just came across your channel. Awesome stuff. 💯💯🎸🎸
Bud - I have seen you play some amazing arrangements of (was it Mandalorian?) cinema scores a while back. Now I see that you also teach classical guitar. That is a pleasant surprise. Your presentation is very very nice. And you are also funny - I like your bit in the end with Alhambla-bla thing. 30 some years ago - I struggelled to learn the pronunciation of that Tarrega piece! Thanks for what you are doing brother.
I'm coming from future and your haircut from past is great. Anyway, great lesson! Thanks!
Thanks very much for this great guitar idea
Excellent Video.
Thank for the informative video
Hi Im playing the guitar for 4 years now and I want to ask if I should start learning tremolo from now on
Thank you man,amazing..
Recuerdos de al Ahambra of course the most beautiful tremolo ever
I got something out of your lesson It's helpful but how do you keep your tremelo fingers so tight when they move? you mentioned this at the beginning and I was hoping you would cover that. My tremelo fingers are all over the place. Thanks
That last tip is crazy as soon as I did it I instantly played faster
Beautiful. I also love Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios - Barrios....
Very interesting lesson.... Well Done and usefull.... 🔝🔝🔝💯
Is it possible to do tremelo with flesh (without growing nails) have you ever seen a player do it? I've always been a flesh player and I never had problems, except for the tremelo
Check out Brandon Acker.
I didnt even think
of it before and now uve got me all pinky conscious..😅
Very informative- many thanks!