Universal Edition Tarrega Francisco - Recuerdos De La Alhambra (tremolo Etude) - Guitare
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Summary of This Score
Recuerdos de la Alhambra (Tremolo Etude) is a tremolo study for guitar meaning "Memories of the Alhambra," the famous palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia. The writing highlights a melody played in tremolo, executed very rapidly and continuously by the ring, middle, and index fingers, to produce an almost uninterrupted singing line. This structure is ideal for refining legato quality, tempo stability, and sound balance between the fingers of the right hand.
Beyond the purely technical aspect, this study is a true concert piece, renowned for its beauty and its ability to create an atmosphere that is both intimate and luminous. It is an essential piece for any classical guitarist wishing to enrich their Spanish repertoire, develop a mastered tremolo, and gain expressiveness. An excellent choice for in-depth work on musicality, projection, and dynamics, with particular attention paid to the continuity of the melodic line.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Tárrega, Francisco | Edition | Scheit, Karl |
Questions frequently asked
Is Recuerdos de la Alhambra suitable for practicing tremolo on classical guitar?
The sheet music is designed as a tremolo study, based on a continuous melody played by the ring, middle, and index fingers of the right hand.
What right-hand technique is used in this work by Francisco Tárrega?
The writing requires a very fast and regular tremolo. The melody must remain singing despite the continuous finger repetition. The focus is therefore on legato, tempo stability, and sound balance.
Who composed Recuerdos de la Alhambra?
This classical work was composed by Francisco Tárrega.
Which edition is offered for this guitar sheet music?
The indicated edition is by Karl Scheit, for the work of Francisco Tárrega.
Is Recuerdos de la Alhambra a concert piece or only a study?
This piece combines the framework of a tremolo study with a concert piece style composition. Its evocation of the Alhambra of Granada supports an intimate and luminous atmosphere.



