Classical Guitar Tremolo: Finding the Tempo from 100-220bpm with notation/TAB

[@Ehecatl1111]

Thanks

[@coolinva]

I have been playing for more than 1 year and now about 100 bps, barely 120, but so hard to get higher speed, I can not image 200, and my goal is to make 150-160 if possible, but how i can get that speed? That's the challenge I am facing now, andy suggestion? I do p-a-m-i. Thanks very much.

[@piotrpakhomkin]

Hey there, this is a very good question because a lot of people get stuck at a certain tempo and they can’t break out of it. A couple of ideas that could each add 5-10bpm to your tremolo this month: 1. manage your nail length very carefully and finish with 1500 grit sandpaper. 2. do some single string work by placing the entire pami on string 2 and then on string 3. Practice moving back and forth on these inner strings. This works on your accuracy when switching strings but also helps correct rhythmic imbalances between the thumb and the three fingers.

[@henryvuong365]

Am I correct to say that at 140bpm it is sufficient to make it sound continuous? That’s the speed at which most tremolo pieces are performed? So to play 140bpm when performing, at what minimum speed should you practice? Because you certainly will be slower when you are on the stage.

[@piotrpakhomkin]

Hello Henry, I think as low as 132bpm can produce the tremolo effect. With tremolo and certain scale passages, there is an incentive to develop a high ceiling for speed in the practice room just to have the option of a faster tremolo effect when you think you need it in a piece.

[@brucehunter2325]

show off much??

[@piotrpakhomkin]

I'm a huge show off! But seriously, developing more speed than is necessary for your interpretations helps a lot. If you're playing the tremolo above 190 and performing it at 165bpm, your ability to control every detail of the music is at a much different level than if you're maxing out at 165bpm, for example.