Mike Marshall Mandolin Lesson: Tremolos

It's tremolo time! The mandolin pick can bring out so many colors from the instrument, just like a bow on the violin. The goal of this lesson is to utilize the pick to produce many sounds as if it were a bow to a violin. Mike Marshall emphasizes the fundamentals. Sound quality comes from the posture and how you hold the mandolin, creating an optimal angle for the pick to hit the strings. A simple pick work, but Mike Marshall breaks it down to firmness of the grip, depth into the string, and the briskness of the strum. He highlights some effective practice techniques and important things to remember. As you can see in this lesson, Mike Marshall is a great teacher and he really breaks down a relatively simple technique into meticulous details so you can perfect it. Learn more of his mandolin tips from a collection of hundreds of lessons on Mike Marshall Mandolin School. Study those alongside a video exchange lesson with Mike Marshall and a 24/7 access to masterclass posts of your fellow classmates.