Different tremolos
Is there an actual difference between the two different tremolos?
To me, there's more advantage doing it through the stem (allows more than two notes), rather than inbetween (seems to only allow two, despite Wikipedia info).
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A tremolo through the stem means repeat the single pitch. A tremolo between two stems means alternate between the two notes.
Are those the two types of tremolos you are asking about?
In reply to A tremolo through the stem by David Bolton
Yes, except there is a 'violin bowed tremolo' demonstrated on Wikipedia with two pitches on a stem.
I have a few questions:
1) Is it possible to have a tremolo between three notes?
2) Can you have a tied note (over a bar) with a tremolo still in effect?
In reply to Yes, except there is a by chen lung
I didn't notice those (I'm not a string player). Let me modify my original statement:
A tremolo through the stem means repeat that note (or chord). A tremolo between two stems means alternate between the two notes.
1) I suppose a three note chord with a tremolo through the stem is possible, although the three-note chords are not always possible on a stringed instrument.
2) A tie between tremolos would be a contradiction (since the notes are repeated not tied). Maybe you have seen a slur over tremolos, but I know I haven't seen a tie.
In reply to I didn't notice those (I'm by David Bolton
1) I see. It's for piano - there's a chord with three notes that alternates over nearly two bars.
2) Okay, that's fine. Thanks.
Could you tell me what you should use for it to rapidly alternate throughout?
In reply to 1) I see. It's for piano - by chen lung
Couldn't attach it initially.
In reply to Couldn't attach it initially. by chen lung
Your MP3 sounds something like the notation attached. Notice it is rapidly alternating between two groups of notes.
In reply to Your MP3 sounds something by David Bolton
Thanks David.
I'm not sure (it literally sounds a bit two-sided, instead of three) - the original notes had more individuality, although I can appreciate that it's hard for a computer to emulate it. Before discovering the tremolo, I did what was attached (also amended the tremolo) as a rough guide.