Complete Guide To Classical Guitar Tremolo [TUTORIAL]
How to master tremolo on a classical guitar
What you’ll learn:
- Learn to play tremolo on a classical guitar with nylon strings
- Understand the basics of the technique
- Say goodbye to string buzzing to hello to purring perfection
- Build stamina in your fingers to keep playing a tremolo
Requirements
- You will need a classical guitar with nylon strings
Description
A well-played tremolo on a classical guitar is one of the most beautiful sounds in western music. Master this magical technique and be guided through some of the great tremolo solos, including Recuerdos de la Alhambra.This is where you can learn how to play tremolo on a classical guitar with nylon strings. It will teach you the absolute basics of the technique and then move swiftly on to more technically advanced pieces.Having the basic tools with which to build your musicianship allows you to gradually take on more technically challenging repertoire; however, this course is not for the faint hearted!Richard will take you carefully from string buzzing misfires towards a purring perfection using some great new exercises and a collection of beautiful solos, but you will have to work hard on your agility and stamina to tackle any of the great tremolos.You may have already had private guitar lessons, tried free online guitar lesson videos or perhaps you are just looking to improve your technique. Wherever you are on your musical journey, Richard’s aim is to make sure you are working from a solid foundation so he will revisit basic techniques and help lose any bad habits.Watch the intro film before you begin.
Overview
Section 1: Lesson 1 – Tremolo Beginnings
- Lecture 1 What is a tremolo?
- Lecture 2 Lesson 1 – Tremolo Beginnings
Section 2: Lesson 2 – Tremolo from Book of Spells
- Lecture 3 Lesson 2 – Tremolo from Book of Spells
- Lecture 4 Book of Spells Performed
Section 3: Lesson 3 – Consolidation
- Lecture 5 Lesson 3 – Consolidation
Section 4: Lesson 4 – Una Limosna
- Lecture 6 Lesson 4 – Una Limosna
- Lecture 7 Una Limosna Performed
- Lecture 8 Una Limosna Close Up
Section 5: Lesson 5 – Recuerdos de la Alhambra
- Lecture 9 Lesson 5 – Recuerdos de la Alhambra
- Lecture 10 Recuerdos de la Alhambra Performed
- Lecture 11 Recuerdos de la Alhambra Close Up
Section 6: Lesson 6 – El Abejorro
- Lecture 12 Lesson 6 – El Abejorro
- Lecture 13 El Abejorro Performed
- Lecture 14 El Abejorro Close Up
Section 7: Lesson 7 – Flight of the Baby Seagull
- Lecture 15 Lesson 7 – Flight of the Baby Seagull
- Lecture 16 Flight of the Baby Seagull Performed
- Lecture 17 Flight of the Baby Seagull Close Up
This course is for classical guitarists who would like to learn the absolute basics of the technique and then move swiftly on to more technically advanced pieces.