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Tremolo

Rapid repetition of a single note or rapid alternation between two or more notes.

The Savvy Take

Tremolos create excitement or tension (think silent movie villains). The trick is to rotate the wrist (like turning a doorknob) rather than freezing the arm and twitching the fingers. Rotation = Speed.

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