The tremelo technique involves the rapid repetition of a note sounded by any combination of right-hand fingers but usually thumb, annular, middle, index. The tremolo is used to give the impression or the illusion of sustain that is similar to that of a note being bowed by a violin.
Other tremolo patterns are as follows:
- p, i, m, a
- p, i, m, i
- p, i, a, m, i
From a technical standpoint the idea is to produce a rapid series of notes with an even and consistent tone in terms of both volume and duration.
Players considered to have the most legendary tremolo techniques include:
- David Russel
- Xuefei Yang
- Manitas de Plata
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