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…
This free online guitar lesson will deal with a little bit more advanced and detailed techniques. Namely the picados and alzapua. Both of these techniques are characteristic to flamenco guitar and both are really hard to master. As they stand they are at the complete opposite of one another, the picado is alternate index and Read the Rest…
As with all flamenco guitar lessons, we shall take a look at the techniques and genres that make flamenco unique and enjoyable. I feel it is very important to have at least some degree of comfort with every technique as this will broaden the range of things you can play. The rasguedos are the most 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. Though his favorite genre Read the Rest…
Spanish music is well known around the world for it’s exquisite beats and complex dance. While this is true often spanish music is mistaken with flamenco music. Those who do spanish guitar lessons make it clear that flamenco is just regional folk music. There are many differences between spanish music and flamenco. While flamenco was Read the Rest…
Every guitarist dreams of playing the rhythm like a pro. In Spanish music the main rule is compas (rhythm) and there are several guitar strumming techniques. Jazz and pop music also requires at least basic understanding of rhythm patterns and chord progression. We know it is imperative to master it, and be able to change Read the Rest…