GUITAR TIP: Tremolo (Part II)

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  • @brandonacker
    @brandonacker  2 года назад +11

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  • @codyp9208
    @codyp9208 4 года назад +130

    When he said “until I fade away to nothing” I really felt that

    • @caioaco1493
      @caioaco1493 4 года назад +5

      Perhaps that's... because that's what's happened?

    • @codyp9208
      @codyp9208 4 года назад +2

      Caio Oliveira CaioAco what’s your point

    • @swellrider126
      @swellrider126 4 года назад +9

      Sounds like you need more crescendo ~

    • @Watthexe0815
      @Watthexe0815 4 года назад +2

      Yes, and the „less“ before 🥰

    • @hannahjohnson4582
      @hannahjohnson4582 4 года назад

      @@Watthexe0815 that's the best part of the whole video😍😍

  • @JamesAllenQuinn
    @JamesAllenQuinn 4 года назад +496

    These are definitely the best classical guitar lessons I've seen on RUclips. Thank you very much for making these!

  • @yeschefwithchadkubanoff
    @yeschefwithchadkubanoff 3 года назад +2

    Wow, what a gift to find your channel

  • @kaywanzuher8314
    @kaywanzuher8314 4 года назад +36

    Beside your technical proficiency, your communication skills are adding so much value to your lessons.

  • @GJ2308
    @GJ2308 4 года назад +18

    One of the finest finger picking lesson in the whole of internet.

  • @Thrallking
    @Thrallking 4 года назад +160

    He's so goddamn good at guitar he has to concentrate to play it wrong.

    • @blabbettevroom1605
      @blabbettevroom1605 4 года назад +11

      Actually it is even harder to play "wrong" in the very specific ways he uses to demonstrate how we who play with two lead thumbs do it.

  • @GG_Edify
    @GG_Edify 4 года назад +201

    This is ASMR full on

    • @karu6111
      @karu6111 4 года назад +10

      When I'm playing parts in the guitar that is hard for me, I almost always stop my breath lol... Makes it hard to sing along with the playing. Now I see how important it is to be relaxed even when playing hard parts lol

    • @GG_Edify
      @GG_Edify 4 года назад +1

      @@karu6111 I agree

    • @Flamenco4U
      @Flamenco4U 4 года назад +1

      😂

  • @ericschneider8258
    @ericschneider8258 4 года назад +45

    4:53 ...this is probably the most beautiful sentence I have ever heard in an tutorial/instructional video of any kind!!
    Thank you very much for these videos Brandon!

  • @celestinobarruga6046
    @celestinobarruga6046 4 года назад +12

    this is the real art,,,,,,you can feel the heart,,,, and the feelings,,,, and the magical sound of the guitar ....the musicality,,, the musician,,, everything is perfect.... and i think,,,, im inlove again for the second time.. tremolo is my life.... thanks Sir Brandon Acker ,,,, i realy admire you....

  • @nishancs2689
    @nishancs2689 4 года назад +130

    You are so nice for doing this! Literally helping thousands of people who have struggled with this before, me included :D

  • @DirkRadloff
    @DirkRadloff 4 года назад +29

    This video is just perfect, the playing, the explanations, the playing, hats off to Brandon Acker

  • @2paipai253
    @2paipai253 4 года назад +46

    Amazed at how important just “technique” can be! Loved how the volume went subtly down as you lowered your wrist. Thanks Brandon 😊

  • @mr.businessman9790
    @mr.businessman9790 4 года назад +17

    I have to tell you that I am totally "Blown Away" ... you have given such superb instruction. I've never seen anyone else teach and explain the way you do. I've watched so many other guitarists on RUclips try and explain Tremelo and there's just nobody does it like you do. Amazingly simple, detailed ways...not only do you play beautifully but are so gifted at relaying the way to do. Thank you so kindly. I appreciate you tremendously!!!!

  • @aniketsaha2782
    @aniketsaha2782 3 года назад +6

    His voice and style of speaking is so calm ....He makes the mood of listening automatically...❤️

  • @alexc.1317
    @alexc.1317 4 года назад +4

    this guy... so wholesome... so relaxing, everything about him screams of warmth and kindness

  • @user-qm7nw7vd5s
    @user-qm7nw7vd5s 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is the gold standard for tremolo tutorial online, I always come back to parts 1 and 2 to measure my progress. Here is a student tip: I began tremolo with nails, but as my nails would grow, and one breaks, and I try to even out the rest, and another breaks (when it is just right), and so on, I could never get a consistent, even tremolo effect.
    Then, one time when a nail broke, and I trimmed all the others to match, I happened to watch the no nails video, which gave me permission to play classical with no nails. And guess what?
    The sound is even, consistent, day after day. Now I trim (always file, never clip) my nails down to keep that plucky flesh tone, and I have full control.
    When I use a metronome it is more to slow myself down, than to aim for speed. Been playing no nails for months now. Never going back. 👍

  • @MrLoneHawk
    @MrLoneHawk 4 года назад +15

    For the love of music, Brandon is truly incredible. Thank you for everything, you inspire me to be a kinder, calm, more respectful human being. But most of all you introduced me to the classical guitar. Long road ahead but I'm loving the views so far! Thank you Brandon!

  • @alvin6796
    @alvin6796 4 года назад +5

    My teacher always taugh me by telling me to listen the sound and find my own music, that ended up I became so musical with no support of the foundation of techniques. Your video just made the right place for me to realized what I lacked and showed me the way of fixing it. Thank you for these great lessons and music. Have a nice day.

  • @javiorellana1
    @javiorellana1 3 года назад +3

    Your Way of teaching is the best I have seen in classical music, thank you so much, I’m 67 years old, and I’m trying to learn just the basic of classical guitar

  • @kentlarue3299
    @kentlarue3299 Год назад +1

    It may be a rare gift to be such a fine player, teacher and human being combined.

  • @XenoTravis
    @XenoTravis 4 года назад +5

    Is it weird to say that your intro was probably the most calm and peaceful intro I have seen in years? You must meditate so much you float off the grown.

    • @nurrahmathanif
      @nurrahmathanif 4 года назад

      it's nocturne by chopin, yeah so peaceful

  • @MrSF247
    @MrSF247 Год назад +5

    Such a great lesson! The wrist height adjustment to bring focus to either the melody or accompaniment part is definitely a new nuance for me. Thank you!

  • @Agent-47-eh
    @Agent-47-eh 4 года назад +1

    I played rock and metal. I can't believe within a week of discovering this channel I'm back to my acoustic.

  • @SurrealSurreal
    @SurrealSurreal 3 года назад +3

    I hope to be this beautiful and smiley when I can play like that. Excellent lesson Brandon! Good luck to you all in your tremolo practice!

  • @tonydowning3434
    @tonydowning3434 3 года назад +3

    Thank you. You are the first person I have encountered that has helped me with tremelos. Now I understand.

  • @gregwaste2594
    @gregwaste2594 4 года назад +15

    Brandon, to me when I first started working on my tremolo, I had a tremendous problem getting the sound that I wanted due to my nails. I think getting the perfect size for your picking nails plays a dramatic role on adjusting your tremolo technique and sound. I would love your feedback onto that.

  • @mjudec
    @mjudec 4 года назад +4

    Cheers Brandon. I've been playing classical guitar for 25 years and always struggled with getting the balancing right. Your one tip of lowering the wrist has made enough of a difference that I'm confident it's only a short period of practising away from being "right"

  • @isacr4683
    @isacr4683 4 года назад +1

    the way how you speak makes me smile. thank you for the beautiful lessons

  • @evanales
    @evanales 4 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for doing this series. You are doing more for the art of classical guitar than you probably realize. I taught myself how to play classical guitar from youtube videos and without a teacher, I had little guidance. I remember performing a tremolo piece for a competition in high school, and the judges made comments that my tremolo needed work in essentially all the areas you addressed here. I had no idea what they were talking about, or how to improve my sound. You are providing for people insight into the nuances that will make them better musicians and, ultimately, classical guitarists.
    I remember stumbling across your Verano Porteno video when I was learning it two years ago, and I was in awe of your musicality, and a little sad at how few views it had. I am very happy to see your channel growing, and that you are providing insight into your exquisite technique for generations to come, for free.

  • @guspapadopoulos4892
    @guspapadopoulos4892 2 месяца назад

    What l really appreciate about this guy is he has a really humble easy going supportive approach which makes me feel l can do this even though I'm a senior citizen with arthritis. You can tell he really wants to teach you without intimidating you.

  • @o.aldenproductions.9858
    @o.aldenproductions.9858 4 года назад +2

    Omg he smiled!!......and I melted....😍

  • @leathalEly
    @leathalEly 4 года назад +5

    I’m a pretty intermediate classical guitarist. But I would adore more videos like this for other techniques. This has been fantastic

  • @4EntertainmentOnly
    @4EntertainmentOnly 4 года назад +1

    ahhhh i love that part about making the note longer to highlight the beauty of the note

  • @blathy2
    @blathy2 4 года назад +2

    I started playing guitar last yr.. when i was 54.. bought an Epiphone Acoustic.. looked at classical guitar but was intimidated . I tell you, Brandon really breaks it down and his lessons really give you the confidence . TY!!!

  • @prashantkaul8151
    @prashantkaul8151 4 года назад +3

    Sir you are doing a phenomenal job. You are precise, and kind.

  • @sumitp749
    @sumitp749 3 года назад +5

    You are amazing sir .I mean literally i never saw someone teaching like this .
    I m a self taught guitarist .I only learn from YT and learned a lot from all types of teachers on Yt and they all were so good and knowledgeable
    But seriously no one was even close to you YOU ARE THE BEST !
    Good Luck to you sir .May God fulfill all your wishes .Keep working keep going
    Thankyou so much for this video ❤️
    Love you ❣️🎸

  • @lpon3675
    @lpon3675 2 года назад +2

    Thank you. The patience you exhibit when demonstrating those small but pivotal techniques makes for a very understandable lesson.

  • @USAiling01
    @USAiling01 3 года назад +1

    78 DISLIKE ? wondering who these people are? You are amazing man, i feel like i am getting better playing guitar by watching your videos and practicing the way you show. Thank you.

  • @RastaLute
    @RastaLute 4 года назад +2

    "this man must be one of the best teachers ever; the gentle strength and eloquence in his playing and speaking put you totally at ease, makes a person want to be interested! What a wonderful person." (TheAlgernom
    )

  • @alangbudisetiawan5553
    @alangbudisetiawan5553 3 года назад +3

    Thank you.. and it is very calming when u explain it slowly with the tremolo bgm.. also in the end you try to show us the way how to find the truth inside ourselves.. :) . It is almost like listening to a preacher in the church when ur life is upsidedown. Thank you so much. Love from Indonesia

  • @n1cholas.w
    @n1cholas.w 4 года назад +3

    Anytime I watch one of your videos it makes me want to play my guitar and get better. Thank you!

  • @carlosoliver1887
    @carlosoliver1887 4 года назад +3

    That ending of Recuerdos is the focus point of many guitarrists that have reached that level and have the intelligence to pay attention to one of the most important parts of the song.

  • @julianchoi816
    @julianchoi816 4 года назад +5

    I'd strongly recommend this instruction since he is the first youtube teacher I've seen to add music interpretation to tremolo technique. (And it's so funny that he is able to demonstrate a galloping amateur-like tremolo intentionally.)

  • @chrisbrening6499
    @chrisbrening6499 Год назад +4

    Hit a wall with my guitar playing. Decided to learn classical guitar, and you have been a massive help. Thanks so much, excited for the progress I have already been seeing and that is still to come!

  • @MickyJayThefuck
    @MickyJayThefuck 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for the lesson, you have beautiful skills and I aspire to be even half as good as you one day!! If you ever come to Australia I would pay good money for an individual lesson, you are truly a master of your instrument;

  • @barbarahoffman2626
    @barbarahoffman2626 3 года назад +3

    So beautiful and inspiring! I'm a senior and purchased my first classical guitar. Thank you, Brandon for your lessons and your wonderful smile!

  • @drawingoftheday77
    @drawingoftheday77 3 года назад +3

    I love the way you tell us every single topic.. And put music as personal interpretated thing.. Keep healthy.. Stay productive Salam..

  • @warnerbroken8973
    @warnerbroken8973 4 года назад +6

    Best tutorial for tremolo in youtube, hands down. Your interpretarion and presentation are so good.

  • @cadiec1150
    @cadiec1150 4 года назад +1

    This is like tremolo 505. Never been so deep in tremolo. It open the understanding on what's happening when your fingers move over the strings. You are one pedagogue of a kind... Thank you so much and take care.

  • @jeffriepitchee3319
    @jeffriepitchee3319 4 года назад +1

    The best classical guitar lessons ive seen so far on youtube. Voice so soothing too

  • @marcrichards6438
    @marcrichards6438 3 года назад +4

    Absolutely brilliant masterclass of how to play a tremolo. Your videos have inspired me to pick up my classical guitar and to implement your technique for what is surely one of the greatest sounds produced on the guitar. I really hope you will provide us with more techniques to make our music more enjoyable. Thank-you.

  • @xdeath3037
    @xdeath3037 4 года назад +3

    The real best guitar RUclipsr. I'm in love with this guy.

  • @SteffenThole
    @SteffenThole 4 года назад +2

    I really enjoy the solemnity of your video. So peaceful, nearly tranquilizing in a way. Yet at the same time I can switch back to actually paying attention and remembering what you're saying, maybe taking notes. Very good balance right there.

  • @TerenceGardner
    @TerenceGardner 4 года назад +3

    Wow how am I finding this 10 years after starting guitar?! What a positive an encouraging teacher.

  • @raidenjax6223
    @raidenjax6223 3 года назад +1

    Very graceful, I'm a guitarist for many years but you make me almost cried. So peaceful

  • @sammathis
    @sammathis 4 года назад +1

    I paused the video 9 seconds in to comment on how good your lighting is. Very calming.

  • @sagarwankhede.thisside
    @sagarwankhede.thisside 4 года назад +2

    BEST LESSONS ON TREMOLO ON THE INTERNET! From beginner to advance, this cleared out most of my difficulties and queries on how to play the perfect tremolo.
    Although one more thing you could've added is how to sit and hold your guitar for having a comfortable and ideal position for playing a Classical Guitar.
    LOVED IT! Subscribed for more!

  • @AussieChic968
    @AussieChic968 Год назад +1

    Thanks. Now I know why my attempts at tremolo sound lop sided and will try swinging the rhythm like you suggest. I didn't know tremolo could also be played on the middle strings, but I won't try that just yet...I'd be happy to just play it bearably well on the high E string. Good teaching style.

  • @GeorgeHawking
    @GeorgeHawking 4 года назад +2

    You’re so TALENTED & as well modestly peaceful a musician. Making people feel very comfortable & pretty relaxed when listening to what you teach. No wonder people like you & respect your videos.👍

  • @theQuickRundown
    @theQuickRundown 4 года назад +5

    You're like the Bob Ross of guitar. Thanks for the videos!

  • @davidgpeterson
    @davidgpeterson 4 года назад +1

    It’s just fascinating to get into a true master’s brain and see how they break down their technique and performance. Amazing.

  • @TheNamelessOne97
    @TheNamelessOne97 3 года назад +2

    Uff the bob ross of guitar , i love it. Well done mate very nice and informing video

  • @duketran62
    @duketran62 4 года назад +3

    Thank you. Your teaching is easy to follow. And you're such a gentle guitarist I have seen. :)

  • @zixednatz
    @zixednatz 2 года назад +6

    Awesome video, i love your tips, I've learned a lot. I didn't know I was actually using Rubato but felt it was naturally expressive to do.

  • @bloodscale3
    @bloodscale3 4 года назад +4

    #2 is spot on, I'd even suggest just learning tremolo starting on the inside strings as they highlight the overextension early on, before muscle memory has time to set in which then forces you to relearn your finger movement patterns and unlearn your previous patterns. You can then just use this technique for the high E string anyway

    • @somethingcreativeprobably5160
      @somethingcreativeprobably5160 Год назад

      I'm a beginner and I'm just watching this lesson for more insight. This is exactly what I'm gonna do

  • @freefall1536
    @freefall1536 3 года назад +1

    He said this video will be here when you're ready.
    I can't wait to be ready this is so good

  • @HerrMannO
    @HerrMannO 4 года назад +1

    gee, I've been playing guitar for about 8 years, and this is mind blowing!

  • @vinhle7246
    @vinhle7246 3 года назад +1

    Young teacher , easy understanding
    Loved you young man

  • @caturbc1307
    @caturbc1307 4 года назад +7

    The other charming lesson has come 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @nickgivent3157
    @nickgivent3157 Год назад +1

    Wow. Just, wow. Impressive skills AND impressive teaching... The right communication skills as well as the right temperment. -not everyone with the skill to play so proficiently can teach it with the same proficiency --very impressive

  • @streetlegal008
    @streetlegal008 8 месяцев назад +1

    Watched this 3 years ago during Covid. Back again now as I'm thinking in more detail about my right hand technique. So useful to get really focused and detailed information of this kind. I've also been watching some videos on right hand 5 string banjo technique, which is so different but very interesting in terms of specific technique.

  • @SLSpencer
    @SLSpencer 4 года назад +1

    Such a gem.

  • @ClassicalGuitarist
    @ClassicalGuitarist 4 года назад +2

    These two videos are the best tremelo lessons I've ever seen. Fantastic and much thanks!

  • @surenvaloo1587
    @surenvaloo1587 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for making this video. I’m looking forward to using some of the techniques shown.

  • @TheModernHermeticist
    @TheModernHermeticist 4 года назад +154

    when do we get to see your sweet metal chops

    • @TheDarkMessiah
      @TheDarkMessiah 4 года назад +29

      Rob Scallon will probably drag him into a "classical gone metal" video at some point.

    • @jh.95
      @jh.95 4 года назад +21

      His metal band was called Fragile Utopia, and a lot of their stuff is here on youtube.

    • @DonovanFite
      @DonovanFite 4 года назад +1

      The Modern Hermeticist my thoughts EXACTLY

    • @isaac8853
      @isaac8853 4 года назад +8

      He said 250k subs

    • @swellrider126
      @swellrider126 4 года назад +1

      @@jh.95 What a great name *;)

  • @hannahjohnson4582
    @hannahjohnson4582 4 года назад +2

    9:24-9:29 The most soothing 5 seconds on RUclips by far.

  • @emanueljb8155
    @emanueljb8155 4 года назад +1

    his lessons in this video....
    I'll take all of them to my life like a musician
    congrats you're the best teacher on RUclips
    (emanuel, brazil)

  • @fraupoppy
    @fraupoppy 4 года назад +1

    Yesterday I kept checking my notifications, hoping your new video would finally be uploaded.
    I was even happier than usual to find it today.

  • @atemgharbi8967
    @atemgharbi8967 4 года назад +1

    Probably the best teacher. It seems so simply and well explained, that I progressed immiediatly

  • @hannahjohnson4582
    @hannahjohnson4582 4 года назад +1

    I think this one and the first installment are my most favorite videos on this channel! Thanks for making them!

  • @rishubhsaroha9626
    @rishubhsaroha9626 4 года назад +2

    heavenly is the topmost word in my knowledge but your playing is beyond that... Well done and keep up the good work...

  • @elcidgaming
    @elcidgaming 3 года назад +1

    THANKS BRO!!
    I am now able to to tremolo while doing independent stuff with my thumb even without following the same pattern as my tremolo fingers!

  • @Marrimac
    @Marrimac 4 года назад +1

    You’re definitely a gifted person. Thank you for sharing all these with us.

  • @thomasdavidcorlett4133
    @thomasdavidcorlett4133 4 года назад +1

    Brandon, You have really done some great work here with your video on tremolo. You have a very pleasing manner and a sense of humor. Good luck to you.

  • @Leyenda1
    @Leyenda1 3 года назад +1

    Your classes are simple yet so impactful! The best I have seen in all if youtube. I appreciatappreciate you.

  • @allofmybirds7525
    @allofmybirds7525 3 года назад +1

    Brandon is a dream come true, best tutorials out. He's like a mix of Steven Wilson and Peter Parker. Bloody brilliant

  • @josemeca1680
    @josemeca1680 3 года назад +3

    Amazingly good lesson, the best I have found on tremolo technique. Thanks, thanks, thanks.

  • @codesoon9668
    @codesoon9668 2 года назад +2

    4:20 I cannot believe this tip or trick. I was repeating this part like many times and when I play fingertip of any song I suddenly realize that my fingers were like moving indenpendently you know. This is crazy. I will finish to see all the video

  • @tiagoufrr
    @tiagoufrr 4 года назад +1

    Man...this video changed completely my way of playing and helped me a lot to improve my tremolo in a simple and robust manner. It was very useful to fix some issues as well. Many, many thanks!!!

  • @user-qm7nw7vd5s
    @user-qm7nw7vd5s 2 года назад +2

    So much quality instruction packed into each lesson. You hit all the bases. 👍👍

  • @lewisrandall2459
    @lewisrandall2459 2 года назад +2

    Brandon, you are amazing. Thankyou so much for this, and all the others. You are the best classical guitarist i have ever seen IMO and i appreciate you.

  • @notkat3662
    @notkat3662 4 года назад +1

    I'm still a beginner at playing the guitar and I'm not quite ready to play anything remotely close to this, but I look forward to when I am good enough so I can try out your tips. You are an amazing teacher!

  • @karu6111
    @karu6111 4 года назад +1

    so many things happening where I'm from, you're keeping me sane in these trying times. Thank you, Brandon!

  • @sprezzatura8755
    @sprezzatura8755 4 года назад +2

    Wonderfully informative and calming lessons. Please keep them coming. There is no one else like you. The Bob Ross of guitar teachers.

  • @sagnikmaity1444
    @sagnikmaity1444 4 года назад +4

    your words are so sober and inspiring. you have made a new fan. 🤩

  • @aniamsk4749
    @aniamsk4749 3 года назад +1

    One word to sum it all up: Perfect👌

  • @nickmarsh23
    @nickmarsh23 4 года назад +1

    The tip about dropping the wrist is a game changer.... thanks so much ;)

  • @---_277
    @---_277 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant video, I don't expect to ever reach any level here, but I will ....Try... thankyou

  • @dstrings4867
    @dstrings4867 4 года назад

    Again, as i wrote in my first comment, i really do not think i have seen a tutorial so expert, clean, clear and concise before. So many great things to practice here to get me back to playing tremolo correctly. Again, i thank you sir for your sharing your knowledge and expertise with us.