I've been playing 3 years, and I still can't tremolo. Sometimes I'll be ok for a few seconds, but then it quickly fades. Of course, I need to practice more, but I'd like to hear from those who are able to tremolo to know what it feels like. Even if you consider yourself average at it, I'd appreciate your opinion.
My questions are:
- Is it more technique or muscle development? Maybe I'm giving up too quickly and not letting my muscles develop? Or is it not about muscle strength at all?
- Once you learn it, is it a lifetime skill like riding a bike? Or do you have to keep at it to keep the muscles in shape for it?
- Once you learn it, can you do it anytime you want? I once heard someone joke that they can tremolo with a credit card. Is that true? Or do you need the proper pick, proper arm position, proper posture, etc.?
- Do you have a different technique for each string/note? Tremoloing on the G-string is so different for me vs. the E-string due to the string size and position. Also, playing up the neck adds tension and makes the tremolo feel different. It doesn't make sense to me that one technique can work in all cases.
- How long did it take you to learn? Did you learn the basic technique right away and then practice for a long time to develop muscle memory? Or was it is a slow-build to where you woke up one day and said, "oh wow, I got this"?
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