Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Classical Guitar Tremolo

Recuerdos de la Alhambra(Remembrances of the Alhambra) is the most famous guitar tremolo piece. Composed by Tarrega (ca. 1899). More classical guitar video history and technique at http://www.classicalguitarvideo.com A Note About Practicing Tremolo By Stanley Yates : Although this is not intended as a full discussion of tremolo technique, I would at least like to provide a few ideas that may be useful for those still developing the technique. Think of the tremolo (p-a-m-i) as comprising three units: the "compound" a-m, i and p. Use the following practice sequence to help develop the technique: 1. a-m play a compound-stoke - as a single unit - but are "staggered" so that m plays after a. This can be achieved by holding m a little further away from the string, as well as by introducing a little tension into the m finger to help time its stroke. Practice a-m alone, in short bursts. 2. Add the i finger to produce a-m + i. Practice in short bursts, alternating between a version that places a short pause between a-m and i and one that plays through. 3. Add the thumb p. Again, alternate between a version that places a pause between a-m - i and p, and one that plays through. 4. Add a second round of a-m to produce a-m - i - p - a-m. Then add i, then p and so on, until you have a tremolo! (By the way, a-m return to the string as p plays.) Practice the ornaments in such places as measure 11 as short bursts of p - a-m, without the left hand at first. Although there's much more to be said about tremolo than this, I do think that practicing in this way can be helpful. Stanley Yates http://www.stanleyyates.com/articles/tarrega/recuerd.html