Classical Guitar Tremolo Technique: Free Short Course

In the lessons below, you’ll discover how to play tremolo. In addition, you’ll also find several exercises to hone and refine your classical guitar tremolo technique.

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1. Tremolo: Getting Started

2. Tremolo: How to Play Tremolo (Right Hand Technique)

3. Tremolo: Practice Strategies

4. Tremolo: Rhythmic Variation #1

5. Tremolo: Rhythmic Variation #2

6. Tremolo: Rhythmic Variation #3

7. Tremolo: Rhythmic Variation #4

8. Tremolo: Rhythmic Variation #5

9. Tremolo - Accent Exercises

10. Tremolo - Downbeat Exercises

11. Tremolo - Single String Exercises

12. Tremolo - Other Tremolo Patterns

13. Tremolo - Parting Thoughts

Hi, I’m Allen Mathews.

I started as a folk guitarist, then fell in love with classical guitar in my 20’s. Despite a lot of practice and schooling, I still couldn’t get my music to flow well. I struggled with excess tension. My music sounded forced. And my hands and body were often sore. I got frustrated, and couldn’t see the way forward. Then, over the next decade, I studied with two other stellar teachers – one focused on the technical movements, and one on the musical (he was a concert pianist). In time, I came to discover a new set of formulas and movements. These brought new life and vitality to my practice. Now I help guitarists find more comfort and flow in their music, so they play more beautifully.
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Hi Allen, I am a Dutch guy who plays classical guitar (solo and together with a flute player). Unfortunately I have been suffering from focal dystonia since begin 2016. Of course I tried physical therapy which didn't help… But I tried some of your [technique] lessons (I had teachers before but I was never taught your techniques) and to my big surprise the nasty feeling in the back of my right hand which pulls my index finger upward was gone! So now I practice your lessons. Anyway, I am very happy to have found you on the internet. Thanks very much!

-Arnoud Reinders