One of the hardest songs I’ve ever tried to learn. I had attempted this song years ago, and barely got through the first 10 seconds of it. I feel this song has improved my technique tremendously. This style of columbianas has always fascinated me, the rhythm is so basic, so simplistic it really feels like Read the Rest…
When I first heard this song I was mesmerized. I couldn’t believe my ears. This song was created by Paco de Lucia as a tribute to Camaron, one of the greatest flamenco singers, who had recently died. Paco has really outdone himself on this one. It is a statement of regret and deep sadness, just Read the Rest…
For me Rondena conveys a feeling of desperation and confusion for the most part, and near the ending it produces clarity and power through the special rhythm. The interesting part is the usual formation of a rondena. In my experience a good rondena will look like it doesn’t make any sense for about 80%, then Read the Rest…
Flamenco guitar music is unique because of a number of perks. In spite of a certain degree of classical music into it, it is very different in both technique and feeling. Bits of jazz improvisation can also be found in flamenco guitar music, but this doesn’t mean it is jazzy or that it has a Read the Rest…
In flamenco, fixed forms dictate how a song must be carried out. This is very helpful to both the instrumentists as well as the singers and dancers. But while this is useful in the actual playing of the music, it is very dampening to a guitarists capability to do a flamenco guitar solo. These styles Read the Rest…
In effect every guitar picking techniques should develop themselves, but generally people are too lazy for that so there are some standard techniques available. The big problem with learning these techniques is that unless someone who already knows them correctly is teaching you, you will most certainly learn them defectively. Get the latest Flash Player Read the Rest…
Paco De Lucia is the greatest flamenco guitarist the world has yet to know. Famous for his unparalleled technique and brilliant compositions, Paco De Lucia flamenco is a new art, he has found a new way to play flamenco. Thanks to his rigorous training of 4-10 hours a day since the age of 7, Paco Read the Rest…
Generally it is harder to play the guitar with your fingers than it is with a pick. The reason for this is the complex movement involving guitar finger picking when compared to the simple motions when using a pick. Granted, there are variations that can become harder with the pick then they are for fingerpicking Read the Rest…
Paco de Lucia is the greatest flamenco guitarist the world has yet to know. A master of rasguedos and picados, Paco de Lucia bulerias are well known to be the best there are. He is now over 60 years old and he has been playing the guitar for over 50 years. Get the latest Flash Read the Rest…
The bulerias flamenco is a style of music most common at any flamenco get-together. It is a happy and festive form, suitable for parties because of it’s happy nature. It requires a high level of energy from both the guitar players as well as the singers and dancers. Get the latest Flash Player to see Read the Rest…