How to count the tremolo? (Ryuichi Sakamoto - Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence)

[ashtonm]

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The left hand, are they 32nd notes? Is that too fast? What is the rhythm of the tremolo?

Help is most appreciated.

Ashton

[j_menz]

ad libitum.

[ashtonm]

ad libitum.

How were you able to deduce that?

[j_menz]

If you listen, the speed of the tremolo varies quite a bit over time, from fairly strict 32nds to all over the place. It varies for effect, rather than in pursuit of some strict reading of a score. Quite a lot of tremolos should be played like that.

[ashtonm]

If you listen, the speed of the tremolo varies quite a bit over time, from fairly strict 32nds to all over the place. It varies for effect, rather than in pursuit of some strict reading of a score. Quite a lot of tremolos should be played like that.

Thank you for the explanation, quite informative.