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# Tremolo
**Tremolo** is the rapid repetition of one note or chord, or a rapid alternation between two notes or chords. One-note and two-note tremolo symbols can be found in the **Tremolo** [palette](/3/basics/palettes.md) in the advanced [workspace](/3/basics/workspaces.md), ***trem.*** text marking see [Articulation Text (Mid-staff sound change)](/3/sound-and-playback/mixer.md#mid-staff-sound-channel-change-pizz-con-sordino-etc)
A **one-note or one-chord tremolo** is indicated by strokes through the stem of the note or chord (or above/below if a whole note). E.g.\\
In a **two-note or two-chord tremolo**, bars are drawn between the notes. E.g.\\
Tremolo symbols are also used to notate drum rolls.
## Add a Tremolo
### Single note/chord tremolo
1. If a single note, select that note; if a chord, select any note in the chord;
2. Click the desired symbol in the Tremolo palette (double-click in versions prior to 3.4).
Alternatively, you can drag the tremolo symbol onto the applicable note.
### Two note/chord tremolo
1. Input the notes at half the desired final duration;
2. If a single note, select the first note of the pair; if a chord, select any note from the first chord;
3. Click the desired symbol in the Tremolo palette (double-click in versions prior to 3.4).
Alternatively, you can drag the tremolo symbol onto the applicable note.
**Example**: To enter a two-note tremolo with the duration of a half note (minim), enter two normal quarter notes (crotchets). After applying a tremolo symbol to the first note, the note values automatically double to half notes.
## External links
* [Tremolo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremolo) (Wikipedia)
* [How to create 'old style' and other special tremolos?](https://musescore.org/en/node/301977) (MuseScore HowTo)
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