Classical Guitar Tremolo

Hi, I've been working on my tremolo technique recently using pami which I'm not getting very far with, my question stands thus:

Can i use pmim instead? It sounds the same and I can get a lot faster.

Thanks, Mark

I say not! In the long run Pami is much better for you and more useful than Pmim. There will be pieces of music when you need the m while you use the i. Just work with it and you'll get it.

Damn, why does lazyness never prevail?

You can try pimi but also try pami as well and see what works best for you.

Keep me updated on your progress at my blog on recuerdos

http://www.recuerdosdelaalhambra.blogspot.com/

No, PAMI is the best way to do it, don't try it any other way. PAMI PAMI do it over and over and do it slowly, starting out at full speed is not the greatest plan

Let me know if you have any questions :)

There is no "best" way. Everyone is different. Many have had success with pimi. I've seen people do pami, pimi, piami, pamima, pamimami as well.

There is no "best" way. Everyone is different. Many have had success with pimi. I've seen people do pami, pimi, piami, pamima, pamimami as well.

Yes there is, It's been PAMI for centuries, the problem with PMIM is that it's too unbalanced, and it's extremely tiring on your fingers. You'll also end up getting cramps from doing it for long periods of time, trust me I know. What Bitter said is correct, and I can attest to it, there are some pieces where you'll end up getting your fingers all out of whack if you don't organise it with PAMI.

I also just started the tremolo thingy... I use Both PAMI and PIMA...

and when I'm practising I do PAMI on one string (e) very slow and hard and in staccato... you'll find this boring.. but if you do it every day, there is progress... also do PIMAMI (it's more spanish but very cool to do :D )

(sorry my english)

I also just started the tremolo thingy... I use Both PAMI and PIMA...

and when I'm practising I do PAMI on one string (e) very slow and hard and in staccato... you'll find this boring.. but if you do it every day, there is progress... also do PIMAMI (it's more spanish but very cool to do :) )

(sorry my english)

Actually you should start with doing the P in the bass and AMI on the higher strings, doing it all on one string really doesn't accomplish anything

Hi, Mark,

let me give you some advice on this...

1) Do the Pami. At least at first. When you're good expand it and vary it, but, for now, stick to it.

2) Use a metronome. Start slowly. You'll build up speed in no time.

3) Have all notes sound clear and at the same volume.

4) Don't change the notes/strings being tremolo-ed. Wait until after you've acquired a bit of proficiencey.

5) Be patient. Try to hold off your laziness. It takes months/years to develop a good tremolo technique.

6) Don't go faster if your tremolo "sounds ok faster". Don't try to hide messy technique with speed, as a lot of guitarists (and not just them) do. Wait until it's perfect and smooth at a slow tempo before you raise the tempo.

Hope that helps! Tell me how it goes...

Wow, had forgotten about this thread, tremolo has progressed massively since I took your advice guys! I can now play RdlA (well, about 20 bars of) at around 130BPM, no mistakes.

:thumbsup:

Good Job, you might want to try this one as well

Free sheet music : Barrios, Agust

I've sdeen and heard that before, scared the scraggy out of me. I tyhink I'll leave it atm, am working on Danza Brasilera by Jorge Morel, awesome piece :P