Essential Flamenco Guitar vo.1 (Online Audio) for guitar

Description

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 , 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.