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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Since a year ago with my subscription to CGS it has been for me a pleasurable adventure and a discovery of all the facets of the classical guitar.
Your dedication and enthusiasm, as well as your talent, in the tuition is quite contagious (well, lets hope also for your talent) and has made it fun and useful in my progression. Also the weekly tip that you mail us and the Facebook group is excellent.

-Michel Donnet

Hi Allen, I am thoroughly enjoying your website and I find it is just what I need in my renewed passion for classical guitar. I have rediscovered a great love for this instrument and the music I can learn and play and it has changed my life for the better dramatically! Thank you facilitating this process.

-George Rogers