Tremolo on Piano
A tremolo shakes fast between two notes, often an octave apart in the left hand, so the sound never stops. Film music and dramatic piano pieces use it for suspense. Start slowly with a loose wrist and let the hand rock, rather than pressing each finger down.
Start with Thunder tremolo, the one most songs use.
Patterns
Songs that use tremolo
- Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors
- Empire State Of MindJay-Z featuring Alicia Keys
- The ChainFleetwood Mac
- Do What U WantLady Gaga
- All Around MeFlyleaf
- DelicateTaylor Swift
- HigherCreed
- Pastime ParadiseStevie Wonder
- What's My Age Again?Blink-182
- Lean OnMajor Lazer & DJ Snake Feat. MØ
- Welcome HomeCoheed And Cambria
- Scenes From An Italian RestaurantBilly Joel
- Whenever, WhereverShakira
- The Power Of LoveCeline Dion
- Right NowVan Halen
- Sing Your Praise To The LordRich Mullins
- Bicycle RaceQueen
- I Know PlacesTaylor Swift
- SignsFive Man Electrical Band
- Da Ya Think I'm SexyGlee Cast
Questions
What is a tremolo on piano?
Two notes played one after the other very quickly, again and again, so they sound like one shaking note. Here the left hand shakes between a low note and the octave above, or two closer notes.
How do I play a tremolo without getting tired?
Turn your forearm a little from side to side, as if turning a door handle, instead of pushing each finger down. Start slowly and speed up only while it stays relaxed.
Which songs use tremolo?
Best Day Of My Life by American Authors, Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys and The Chain by Fleetwood Mac use tremolo. The songs on this page all use it, the most played first.