This book and accompanying video provide a thorough introduction to flamenco guitar. What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco guitar playing? How does one capture the real essence of authentic flamenco guitar? These are questions that Juan Martin, celebrated virtuoso flamenco guitarist and teacher, addresses in this first book of a projected three-volume series. The method is designed for the complete beginner and requires no prior knowledge of the guitar or flamenco music. It also provides invaluable insight and material for more advanced players who want to capture the essential sounds, rhythms and emotional power of true flamenco. The series begins within-depth demonstrations of how the basic building blocks of flamenco guitar technique are used in actual flamenco music. The material then progresses to a detailed exploration of the individual rhythmic forms - the palos. In this book, the fundamental palos of Solea and Alegrias are presented to emphasize the basic rhythms and provide examples of falsetas - the melodic passages. Martin then shows how to apply these when collaborating with a dancer and singer. The music is transcribed in standard notation and tablature (cifra), and the online video contain over 3.5 combined hours of explanation and demonstrations. Provides a detailed introduction to basic techniques, using examples of authentic flamenco to show these techniques in action. Then progresses to demonstrations of the Solea and Alegrias, including music for the soloist and the guitar accompanying the dancing and singing. Includes access to online video.
Key to Symbols and Notation
Tuning the Guitar
First Rumba
Simple Rumba with Ami7 chords
Alternative Simple Rumba Patterns
Second Rumba
A Modern-Style Rumba Technique
Index Finger and Apagado (Buler”as from Lebrija)
The 4-Stroke Rasgueo (in Verdiales)
Thumb Technique
Verdiales Falseta
Verdiales Song
por medio Chords
Tientos Chords and Rhythm
First Tientos
Ligado Exercise
Falseta for Alegr”as por Rosas
4-Stroke Rasgueo in Tangos
Tangos por arriba (El agua se va)
Song Tune (picado)
Picado Exercises
Zapateado Falseta
Another Zapateado Falseta
A Fast Triplet Ending
More Picado Exercises
Ligado in Taranto
The Arrastre
Taranto
Comparing the 4-Stroke, 5-Stroke and 3-Stroke Rasgueos
Introduction to the Sole
Alegr”as Escobilla
p, i, m Arpegio
Back and Forward Arpegios
Campanela Arpegio
Campanela in Zapateado
Arpegios in Farruca
'Continual' Rasgueo, Alzap£a
The Triplet Rasgueo
Rasgueo followed by the Thumb
The Flamenco Tr?molo
Exercises for Tr?molo
Fandangos por medio (SLOW)
The Comp s of Sole
Continuing the Rhythm of Sole
Chords for Sole de Alcal
Adding Interest
Adding Syncopation
Simpler Ritmeo
Transition to Falsetas
Bass-side Golpes
Simple Falseta
Thumb Falseta
Repeated-Note Falseta
Arpegio Falseta
Wistful Falseta
Falseta to Open the Fingers
Another Arpegio Falseta
Picado and Arpegio Falseta
Tr?molo Falseta
LA CA„A
Falseta for La Ca¤a
Polo
Sole por medio
More Sole por medio
Basic Alegrias por arriba
Chords and Ritmeo for Singer
?A More Advanced Form?
A Modern Entrada
Subida
Silencio to Escobilla
Escobilla
Transition to Buler”as
Buler”as Falseta
Buler”as de C diz
The Silencio in the Dance
Falseta A
An Alternative Ending for Falseta A
Falseta B
Falseta C
Falseta D
More Falsetas
Falseta de Ni¤o Ricardo
Falseta de Ram¢n Montoya
Tuning the Guitar
First Rumba
Simple Rumba with Ami7 chords
Alternative Simple Rumba Patterns
Second Rumba
A Modern-Style Rumba Technique
Index Finger and Apagado (Buler”as from Lebrija)
The 4-Stroke Rasgueo (in Verdiales)
Thumb Technique
Verdiales Falseta
Verdiales Song
por medio Chords
Tientos Chords and Rhythm
First Tientos
Ligado Exercise
Falseta for Alegr”as por Rosas
4-Stroke Rasgueo in Tangos
Tangos por arriba (El agua se va)
Song Tune (picado)
Picado Exercises
Zapateado Falseta
Another Zapateado Falseta
A Fast Triplet Ending
More Picado Exercises
Ligado in Taranto
The Arrastre
Taranto
Comparing the 4-Stroke, 5-Stroke and 3-Stroke Rasgueos
Introduction to the Sole
Alegr”as Escobilla
p, i, m Arpegio
Back and Forward Arpegios
Campanela Arpegio
Campanela in Zapateado
Arpegios in Farruca
'Continual' Rasgueo, Alzap£a
The Triplet Rasgueo
Rasgueo followed by the Thumb
The Flamenco Tr?molo
Exercises for Tr?molo
Fandangos por medio (SLOW)
The Comp s of Sole
Continuing the Rhythm of Sole
Chords for Sole de Alcal
Adding Interest
Adding Syncopation
Simpler Ritmeo
Transition to Falsetas
Bass-side Golpes
Simple Falseta
Thumb Falseta
Repeated-Note Falseta
Arpegio Falseta
Wistful Falseta
Falseta to Open the Fingers
Another Arpegio Falseta
Picado and Arpegio Falseta
Tr?molo Falseta
LA CA„A
Falseta for La Ca¤a
Polo
Sole por medio
More Sole por medio
Basic Alegrias por arriba
Chords and Ritmeo for Singer
?A More Advanced Form?
A Modern Entrada
Subida
Silencio to Escobilla
Escobilla
Transition to Buler”as
Buler”as Falseta
Buler”as de C diz
The Silencio in the Dance
Falseta A
An Alternative Ending for Falseta A
Falseta B
Falseta C
Falseta D
More Falsetas
Falseta de Ni¤o Ricardo
Falseta de Ram¢n Montoya
| Arrangement | Guitar |
| NumberOfPages | 140 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled), Digital Audio |
| Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
| Contributors | Martin, Jua(Composer) |
| ISBN | 9781513466200 |