The Flamenco Guitar Podcast
Flamenco guitar teacher and founder of Flamenco4U.com guitar lessons, Ben Stubbs, explores the flamenco guitar, discusses playing techniques, and teaches you how to become a flamenco guitarist.
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Learn Beautiful Rumba Strumming Patterns
04/05/2024
Learn Beautiful Rumba Strumming Patterns
If you've ever delved into flamenco guitar technique and rhythm, you'll know that mastering the compás of rumba is a cornerstone skill. Yet, no matter how you approach it, you may have encountered a common challenge: the rhythmic patterns can feel repetitive and lackluster, leaving you yearning for more dynamism and flair in your playing. But don’t worry. I’ve got a solution for you that will infuse your playing with newfound beauty and depth! In my latest video tutorial, I've taken the timeless allure of rumba rhythms and combined them with the captivating simplicity of the Emadd9 chord, along with some other exciting chord variations. The result? A harmonious blend that is both elegant and soul-stirring. Just as in our previous lessons, I'll guide you through four distinct rumba rhythmic patterns, each imbued with its own charm and character. With these patterns at your fingertips, you'll be able to effortlessly elevate your guitar playing to new heights of expression and creativity. So, join me as we explore the captivating synergy between rhythmic intricacy and harmonic richness. Your guitar awaits the magic of Emadd9 and beyond!
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“Entre Dos Aguas" Strumming Pattern Techniques
03/28/2024
“Entre Dos Aguas" Strumming Pattern Techniques
If you've ever tried to play the rumba on the flamenco guitar, you've probably realized that no matter how you choose to play the rhythm, there's a particular pattern that repeats itself every bar. Through your own experience, you may have found that your playing sounds dry and repetitive, which can be quite frustrating. No matter how well you play the rhythm, it just lacks variation and excitement! So, what are you supposed to do? How can you spice up your sound? Well, here's the secret sauce... You see, there is a certain order and structure to each specific rhythm technique, unique to each rumba strumming pattern. The key to avoiding repetition is to learn multiple rumba rhythmic patterns and master them so well that you can effortlessly switch between them at a moment's notice. In this video tutorial, I'll show you four different rumba rhythmic patterns that you can seamlessly integrate into "Entre dos Aguas," by Paco de Lucia. Enjoy the rhythmic journey! __ ☎️ BOOK A FREE FLAMENCO GUITAR STRATEGY SESSION CALL: 🎸GET TABS + BACKING TRACKS: 🎼 Get my free “Flamenco Arpeggio” Mini-Course: 📱SAY 👋 ON SOCIAL: FaceBook: Instagram: RELATED LINKS Stubbs
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A Beautiful, Romantic, & Slow RUMBA
02/06/2024
A Beautiful, Romantic, & Slow RUMBA
The rumba is a delightful rhythm to explore when initially learning flamenco guitar. As you may have already noticed, there are various variations of the rumba, including different strumming patterns. Honestly, it can be a bit overwhelming to decipher all the variations and intricate techniques involved in this particular flamenco compás. ...However, there's no need to worry—I've got you covered. In this video lesson on the rumba, I will guide you through breaking down this specific strumming pattern, taking it one movement at a time. Once we piece it all together, you'll have a beautiful rumba rhythm to play, enjoy, and share with others! Book a FREE Call w/ Me: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com ___________________________ LINKS: ➡️FOLLOW ME⬅️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U ➡️SUPPORT Flamenco4U⬅️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flamenco4U ➡️MY GUITAR⬅️ Manuel Rodríguez ➡️MY STORE⬅️ https://www.Flamenco4U.com ➡️TAKE THE FLAMENCO GUITAR QUIZ⬅️ https://forms.gle/vNMURNv8BSP9AHUp8 https://youtu.be/pCp_qZTk720
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Falesta for Soleares
07/15/2023
Falesta for Soleares
☎️Book a FREE Call w/ Me: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: https://www.FlamencoGuitarClub.com 🔥My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com ________ Welcome to "Flamenco Guitar Podcast," a show dedicated to the passionate world of flamenco guitar. In this episode, we take a little dive into the intricate artistry of the palo of soleares. Join me as we unveil a fun and colorful falseta. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist, this episode promises to unlock the seemingly secret techniques of the flamenco guitar, while enhancing your flamenco guitar skills. Get ready to immerse yourself in the passionate world of flamenco guitar! ________ LINKS: ➡️FOLLOW ME⬅️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U ➡️SUPPORT Flamenco4U⬅️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flamenco4U ➡️MY GUITAR⬅️ Manuel Rodríguez ➡️MY STRINGS⬅️ Savarez Alliance 540R ➡️MY STORE⬅️ https://www.Flamenco4U.com ➡️TAKE THE FLAMENCO GUITAR QUIZ⬅️ https://forms.gle/vNMURNv8BSP9AHUp8
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Festival Flamenco Albuquerque 2023
03/15/2023
Festival Flamenco Albuquerque 2023
I’m joined today by Mario Febres and Annie D’Orazio with the National Institute of Flamenco. Annie and Mario are here sharing important information about the Festival Flamenco Albuquerque in New Mexico, taking place June 9-17, 2023. It’s sure to be an event unlike any other in the U.S., with outstanding performances from top-level flamenco artists direct from Spain, as well as several opportunities to attend workshops. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit https://ffiabq.org To learn more about the National Institute of Flamenco, please visit: https://www.nifnm.org/
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Twelve Rasgueados:
01/20/2023
Twelve Rasgueados:
👉🎸TABs 🎼 for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U 👉FREE Flamenco Guitar MiniCourse: https://LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com One strumming hand. Five fingers. So many possibilities for rasgueos, right? Here, in this tutorial, I will present to you 12 rasgueos that I think you should be familiar with. In fact, if these were the only rasgueos you ever learned, you would be more than well-equipped to tackle any palo, and any compás, like a pro! Now a quick note: you might notice that the three-fingered rasgueo (a, m, i) is not included in this index, well…don’t worry, nor fret (pun intended); I cover that very common rasgueo briefly while reviewing rasgueado #1 😉. You may also notice that I use the palo of Verdiales quite a bit to demonstrate the rasgueado patterns; this is because Verdiales tends to be a good for demonstrating the uniqueness of each rasgueado pattern. Enjoy! _________________________________ LINKS: ➡️FOLLOW ME⬅️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/Flamenco4U ➡️SUPPORT Flamenco4U⬅️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flamenco4U ➡️MY GUITAR⬅️ $0 Mexican Guitar ➡️MY STORE⬅️ https://www.Flamenco4U.com ➡️GEAR LIST⬅️ Camera - iPad Pro Audio interface - Behringer U-Phoria UM2 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UM2usb--behringer-u-phoria-um2-usb-audio-interface Microphone - Neuman KM 184 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KM184--neumann-km-184-small-diaphragm-cardioid-microphone-matte-black
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Getting Familiar with the Fretboard #1: Chromatic Scale for the Flamenco Guitar
11/13/2022
Getting Familiar with the Fretboard #1: Chromatic Scale for the Flamenco Guitar
This is the first video tutorial in a series titled, "Fretboard Familiarity." In this tutorial, I will show you the chromatic scale; it's called that because fretting finger follows a chromatic path (i.e., C, C#, D, D#, E, F,F#,etc.). After completing this exercise, your fingers become more accustomed to the distance of the frets on the guitar--particularly when you adjust that distance by putting on a cejilla (capo). ...This exercise will also help your left hand endurance, left-hand finger agility, and right hand coordination between your index (i) and middle (m) fingers while alternating. ☎️Book a FREE Call w/ Me: 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: 🔥My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course:
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How to Play Farruca
10/03/2022
How to Play Farruca
Although most flamenco palos originated from the Southern portion of Spain in Andalusia, there are some exceptions. The palo (flamenco style) of Farruca is from in the northern region of Spain in Asturias, and was adapted into the flamenco repertoire by flamenco artists. The Farruca can be a solo piece for the guitar, and can also be played for cante (singing) and baile (dancing). In this progressive study for the flamenco guitar, you will learn how to play the basic rhythm of the Farruca, along with some beautiful falsetas (riffs/licks). I don't think I need to say that I hope you will enjoy this piece, because I know you'll love it. 🎸GET TABS + BACKING TRACKS: http://www.FlamencoGuitarClub.com ☎️ BOOK A CALL TO POTENTIALLY BECOME A STUDENT: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df 🎼 Get my free “Flamenco Arpeggio” Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com 📱SAY 👋 ON SOCIAL: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u/
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How to Do Arpeggios and Golpes for Rumba (Flamenco Guitar Lesson) | Two Lively Faletas
09/25/2022
How to Do Arpeggios and Golpes for Rumba (Flamenco Guitar Lesson) | Two Lively Faletas
🎸TABs 🎼 for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U FREE Flamenco Guitar MiniCourse: Book a free call with me: ☎️ https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df In this lesson for the flamenco guitar, I will show you how to play two very energetic falsetas for the compás of rumba! I will warn you, it’s going to be a gople frenzy! …What does that mean? Well, in the flamenco guitar style, there is a technique called “golpe,” where the player taps on the golpeador (tapping plate), which is affixed to the face of the guitar body in order to protect the wood finish. One of the things you will learn in this lesson is how to do a golpe with you anular (ring) finger and the medio (middle) finger. Each one of those types of golpe is executed in different eras of the golpeador. Aside from glolpes, there is much more that you will learn in this flamenco guitar tutorial. So grab your guitar, take notes, and let’s start playing! ____________________________ LINKS: ➡️FOLLOW ME⬅️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U ➡️SUPPORT Flamenco4U⬅️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flamenco4U ➡️MY GUITAR⬅️ Manuel Rodríguez ➡️MY STORE⬅️ https://www.Flamenco4U.com ➡️TAKE THE FLAMENCO GUITAR QUIZ⬅️ https://forms.gle/vNMURNv8BSP9AHUp8
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How to Play Malagueñas: Five Progressive Studies (Flamecno Guitar Lesson)
08/28/2022
How to Play Malagueñas: Five Progressive Studies (Flamecno Guitar Lesson)
🎸TABs 🎼 for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U FREE Flamenco Guitar MiniCourse: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com You’ve probably heard this iconic falseta (flamenco riff) for the malagueña before; in fact, you may already know some iteration of it. It seems like—at least in my experience—that when someone is asked to play something “Spanish-sounding” on the guitar, this is the go-to falseta for the average player (and that’s perfectly fine!). …But, I want more for you! I want you to really get the essence of this particular falseta by learning the basic resting thumb pattern well, so that I can show you how to add some arpeggios and even a tremolo to this falseta. In this lesson guide, you will be introduced to five variations of the falseta, which will increase in difficulty as you progress through each level. After learning these variations, you will not only enjoy how they sound, but other’s will too; so that the next time someone asks you to play some “flamenco guitar,” you’ll really be able to catch their ear, and hopefully also catch…el duende! ¡Olé! ____________________________ LINKS: ➡️FOLLOW ME⬅️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U ➡️SUPPORT Flamenco4U⬅️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flamenco4U ➡️MY GUITAR⬅️ Manuel Rodríguez ➡️MY STORE⬅️ https://www.Flamenco4U.com ➡️TAKE THE FLAMENCO GUITAR QUIZ⬅️ https://forms.gle/vNMURNv8BSP9AHUp8
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How to Play Rumba on the Flamenco Guitar w/ Ben Stubbs (2021)
08/23/2022
How to Play Rumba on the Flamenco Guitar w/ Ben Stubbs (2021)
☎️Book a FREE Call w/ Me: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: https://www.FlamencoGuitarClub.com 🔥My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com ________ I've made a lot of different videos on the Rumba over the years. The most popular video by far has been the very first video tutorial I ever made, which was titled, "How to Play Rumba on the Flamenco Guitar." Since then, I've wanted to go a bit more in-depth on the mechanics involved for the right hand. I also wanted to give you, the student, more visual aids to go along with the lesson. I hope this revised lesson on how to play the rumba is helpful in explaining the fundamental movements of this particular compás. Enoy! ________ LINKS: ➡️FOLLOW ME⬅️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U ➡️SUPPORT Flamenco4U⬅️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flamenco4U ➡️MY GUITAR⬅️ Manuel Rodríguez ➡️MY STRINGS⬅️ Savarez Alliance 540R ➡️MY STORE⬅️ https://www.Flamenco4U.com ➡️TAKE THE FLAMENCO GUITAR QUIZ⬅️ https://forms.gle/vNMURNv8BSP9AHUp8
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How to Play "El Vito" (Peteneras)
07/17/2022
How to Play "El Vito" (Peteneras)
¡Hola! Peteneras is a palo in the flamenco repertoires that is a bit melancholy--to put it mildly; and in this in-depth lesson, you will not only be learning Peteneras, but you will also learn the centuries-old Spanish folkloric song, "El Vito," which I have arranged together for you to enjoy. So grab you guitar and a cup of coffee, and let's get to it! ¡Vamanos! 🎸GET TABS + BACKING TRACKS: http://www.FlamencoGuitarClub.com ☎️ BOOK A CALL TO POTENTIALLY BECOME A STUDENT: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df 🎼 Get my free “Flamenco Arpeggio” Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com 📱SAY 👋 ON SOCIAL: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u/
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How to Play Bulerías with One Simple (But Essential) Chord
07/10/2022
How to Play Bulerías with One Simple (But Essential) Chord
When flamenco guitar students hear about the compás of Bulerías, they are usually told that this is the “hardest” of all the palos, but is this really the case? Is Bulerías the hardest palo in the flamenco repertoire? Well, if you ask me, I’d say that, “it depends.” Sure, the time signature of Bulerías (12/8) might seem strange at first, but if you listen to Bulerías consistently enough, and stick with it (especially by watching my videos and practicing along), you’ll see that it is no more difficult that learning how to strum your guitar in 3/4 time; it’s just all about the accents—mainly, where you place them. So, watch this video to find out where those accents are placed. Enjoy, and thank you for watching! 🎸GET TABS + BACKING TRACKS: http://www.FlamencoGuitarClub.com ☎️ BOOK A CALL TO POTENTIALLY BECOME A STUDENT: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df 🎼 Get my free “Flamenco Arpeggio” Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com 📱SAY 👋 ON SOCIAL: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u/
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How to Play "Spanish Guitar"
06/26/2022
How to Play "Spanish Guitar"
You may have heard the beautiful guitar intro for the 2000 hit song performed by Toni Braxton, “Spanish Guitar.” This solo was performed by renowned studio guitarist, Dean Parks. Although Parks played this solo with a pick, I am going to show you how to play it with your fingers while using common flamenco guitar techniques, such as arpegio, picado, ligado, and rasgueados. You won’t want to miss with tutorials for the flamenco guitar. If you’ve ever been asked to play something “Spanish” on the guitar, then this solo is just what you’ve been looking for, because not only will I teach you one…but TWO flamenco rasgueados or “rasgueos,” or AKA: "rajeos." Enjoy! _______________________________________________ 🎸GET TABS + BACKING TRACKS: http://www.FlamencoGuitarClub.com ☎️ BOOK A CALL TO POTENTIALLY BECOME A STUDENT: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df 🎼 Get my free “Flamenco Arpeggio” Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com 📱SAY 👋 ON SOCIAL: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u/ https://youtu.be/0g1IIw3qR0E #Flamenco4U #SpanishGuitar #ToniBraxton
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How to Play the Rumba on Any Fret of the Flamenco Guitar (Lesson #1 of 4)
06/19/2022
How to Play the Rumba on Any Fret of the Flamenco Guitar (Lesson #1 of 4)
☎️Book a FREE Call w/ Me: 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: 🔥My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com This lesson is set to be an exciting one…and an interesting one too! What you will learn in this lesson is how to play the Andalusian cadence in the compás of rumba anywhere on the guitar neck! In this four-part lesson series, I will show you how to play barre chords within the Andalusian cadence chord progression even when you think you may have run out of frets! This is a valuable skill to have as a flamenco guitarist, especially when you encounter occasions when you are jamming with another musician who is playing in an unconventional key—at least from from a guitarist’s perspective. Watch the videos tutorial and you’ll understand exactly what I mean. Enjoy!
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How to Play Entre Dos Aguas (Lesson #6) | Fast Picado
06/12/2022
How to Play Entre Dos Aguas (Lesson #6) | Fast Picado
Would you like me to show you how to get faster picado technique on the flamenco guitar? …Particularly in the fast picado section of “Entre Dos Aguas”? After completing this lesson, you’ll see the exact method I use to achieve faster picado on the flamenco guitar. The late, great, Paco de Lucía’s “Entre Dos Aguas” demonstrates his incredibly fast picado abilities. Most of us flamenco guitarists only dream of matching his picado, apoyado, and legado speed and precision, but that shouldn’t discourage us from striving to achieve fast picado skills like Paco. In this lesson you’ll learn a modified approach to Paco de Lucia’s rapid picado falseta, which with practice, you’ll be able to play at 210BPM—the same tempo as the original recording of this Spanish guitar rumba classic! ENTRE DOS AGUAS LESSON SERIES: Lesson #1: https://youtu.be/hzGOEmsPqso Lesson #2: https://youtu.be/DAkAkP8WBdk Lesson #3: https://youtu.be/6N0m7lrI2fE Lesson #4: https://youtu.be/LBjfckg1IY4 Lesson #5: https://youtu.be/fQDKGNqdwmk Lesson #6: https://youtu.be/_YwYIM2fY_s GET TABS + BACKING TRACKS: http://www.FlamencoGuitarClub.com BOOK A CALL TO POTENTIALLY BECOME A STUDENT: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df GET MY FREE “FLAMENCO ARPEGGIO” MINI-COURSE: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com SAY 👋 ON SOCIAL: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u/ https://youtu.be/_YwYIM2fY_s #EntreDosAguas #PacodeLucía #Flamenco4U #Flamencoguitar
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A Flamenco Guitar Scale Exercise that Will Give You HULK HANDS!
06/05/2022
A Flamenco Guitar Scale Exercise that Will Give You HULK HANDS!
I’m very excited to share with you this mega-ultra-awesome flamenco/Spanish guitar scale in E minor, which is so intense that it will give you HULK HANDS after you’ve mastered it! What’s this scale called? Well, I call it the “Escala de Gerardo” (Gerardo’s Scale), because I always heard that it was written by Gerardo Núñez; it may or may not have been written by him, but I think it sounds like his style. Anyhow, follow this lesson along closely. Watch it as many times as you need in order to get this scale in your flamenco guitar toolbox PRONTO! Once you’ve gotten to the point where you can do this exercise at 120 beats per minute, you’ll be a bonafide flamenco guitar beast! …And you will have learned your way through the Aeolian scale like a pro! Book a FREE Call w/ Me: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course:
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How to Use a Proper Thumb Technique for the Flamenco Guitar in the Compás of Soleares
06/01/2022
How to Use a Proper Thumb Technique for the Flamenco Guitar in the Compás of Soleares
In this lesson, I want to show you a very popular falseta for the compás of Soleares; it’s a rather basic falseta—that is, “basic” to the extent that its a falseta that most flamenco guitar players learn when they are first learning Soleares; it’s also basic in the sense that its a bit of a stock falseta, but the truth about this falseta is that it is a very good exercise for the thumb—including rapid movement and alzapua. …But, we are we are going to attempt to make this falseta sound less basic by adding some nuances like rasqueado just before the first beat. We’ll also ad a accented golpe on the 3rd and 6th beast to really emphasize the rhythm. Enjoy! 👉🎸TABs 🎼 for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U 👉FREE Flamenco Guitar MiniCourse: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com
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How to Play a Beautiful Solo for Rumba (or Flamenco Any Palo) in A minor!
04/21/2022
How to Play a Beautiful Solo for Rumba (or Flamenco Any Palo) in A minor!
🎸TABs 🎼 for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U FREE Flamenco Guitar MiniCourse: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com Have you ever wanted to learn a beautiful-sounding falseta (riff) on the guitar that has that signature Spanish or Flamenco sound? Well, in this lesson I’ll show you how to play a falseta in A minor that you’ll not only enjoy playing, but will have others captivated as they listen to you! I like to play use this falseta at the beginning of a rumba in A minor, but practically speaking, you can use this falseta for any palo (song form) in the flamenco repertoire, just so long as it’s in the key of A minor. If you have a friend playing along with you, then this falseta will sound even more amazing if he or she is playing a series of repeating rasgueados in Am, G, F7, and E(b9) while you play the solo. Enjoy! ____________________________ LINKS: ➡️FOLLOW ME⬅️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U ➡️SUPPORT Flamenco4U⬅️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flamenco4U ➡️MY GUITAR⬅️ Manuel Rodríguez ➡️MY STORE⬅️ https://www.Flamenco4U.com ➡️TAKE THE FLAMENCO GUITAR QUIZ⬅️ https://forms.gle/vNMURNv8BSP9AHUp8
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How to Play "Danza Mora" (Lesson #4) for the Flamenco Guitar | Sliding Ocataves
02/27/2022
How to Play "Danza Mora" (Lesson #4) for the Flamenco Guitar | Sliding Ocataves
🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com In this fourth lesson on how to play the “Danza Mora,” you’ll get the chance to use your octave skills again, and you’ll learn a beautiful arabesque legado falseta. Get ready, because there will be many adventurous slides up and down the neck on this one! ___________________________ LINKS: ➡️FOLLOW ME⬅️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U ➡️SUPPORT Flamenco4U⬅️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flamenco4U ➡️MY GUITAR⬅️ Manuel Rodríguez ➡️MY STORE⬅️ https://www.Flamenco4U.com ➡️TAKE THE FLAMENCO GUITAR QUIZ⬅️ https://forms.gle/vNMURNv8BSP9AHUp8
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How to Play "Danza Mora" (Lesson #3) for the Flamenco Guitar | Octaves & Fingerstyle Bass Notes
02/27/2022
How to Play "Danza Mora" (Lesson #3) for the Flamenco Guitar | Octaves & Fingerstyle Bass Notes
If by chance you are a finger-style guitar player, or have had some experience with finger-style guitar playing, then lesson # 3 for “Danza Mora” will be right up your alley! You will be using octaves between the first and fourth strings for your melody while accompanying that melody with some running eight-notes on the bass strings. (For an introduction to the most effective use of octaves, please watch these two videos: Octaves Video #1 Octaves Video #2 Towards the end of the section, you will repeat some rapid legado movements between fingers one and four while striking those--somewhat haunting--arabesque bass notes. I want you to pay particularly close attention to the aforementioned legado by holding tightly to the first fret before finally letting go to the open position, and make sure to use a metronome while you practice this section! I know you’ll really enjoy this one! 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com ___________________________ LINKS: ➡️FOLLOW ME⬅️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamenco_4_u Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flamenco4U ➡️SUPPORT Flamenco4U⬅️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Flamenco4U ➡️MY GUITAR⬅️ Manuel Rodríguez ➡️MY STORE⬅️ https://www.Flamenco4U.com ➡️TAKE THE FLAMENCO GUITAR QUIZ⬅️ https://forms.gle/vNMURNv8BSP9AHUp8
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Alzapua Falseta for Alegrías (Lesson #1: Beginner-Level Flamenco Guitar)
01/03/2022
Alzapua Falseta for Alegrías (Lesson #1: Beginner-Level Flamenco Guitar)
Alzapua is a technique for the flamenco guitar that a lot of players ask about; and rightly so…it’s a pretty cool technique! I mean, when you listen to it for the first time, you’d swear that you’re hearing the work of at least two fingers, but no…alzapua is done with just and upward and downward movement of the thumb! In this two-part lesson, I’ll show you how to do alzapua within the compás (rhythm/song form) of Alegrías.
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How to Sound Great on the Flamenco Guitar Using One Simple Method (Octaves)!
10/03/2021
How to Sound Great on the Flamenco Guitar Using One Simple Method (Octaves)!
I’ve taught you several falsetas for the rumba now (all at increasing levels of difficulty), but now you’re going to enjoy a little break from all the fast picado you saw in the last lesson. …And notice I said that it would be only a “little break.” Trust me. After the last falseta we went through, anything following that would rightfully be considered by most players to be a well deserved “break.” You will be using octaves on the fourth and first strings for this falseta. Octaves are very easy to fret for two reasons. First, the fretting hand naturally forms to the octave shape. Second, no matter where you move your fretting hand, the fretting positions do not change! That’s good news, right? As for the right hand, you will strike the fourth string with the thumb (p) while striking the first string with either the index (i) or the middle (m) finger. Remember to alternate between the index and middle each time you play these octaves, which is to say, play like this: p-i, p-m, p-i, p-m, etc.; and NOT like this: p-i, p-i, p-i, p-i, etc. As always, remember to take it slow, paying close attention to what you are doing, which means you should be listening to what you are playing. Enjoy! ☎️Book a FREE Call w/ Me: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: https://www.FlamencoGuitarClub.com 🔥My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com
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How to Play "Entre Dos Aguas," by Paco de Lucía (Lesson #5) | Lead Guitar Tutorial - Part 4
09/29/2021
How to Play "Entre Dos Aguas," by Paco de Lucía (Lesson #5) | Lead Guitar Tutorial - Part 4
Now we’ve made it to the part of the song where things really start taking off. The figurative “launch pad” that Paco uses to boost the tempo and rhythmic intensity is a technique called alzapúa. With this technique, you will be using your thumb exclusively. Watch the lesson video to see in detail how it’s done. By the time we finish the lesson, you’ll have a highly valuable new tool in your flamenco guitar toolbox. Enjoy! Book a FREE Call w/ Me: https://bit.ly/2VgD0Df 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com
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Flamenco Guitar Q&A: How, When, & Where to Properly Anchor Your Thumb When Strumming (Por Arriba)
09/20/2021
Flamenco Guitar Q&A: How, When, & Where to Properly Anchor Your Thumb When Strumming (Por Arriba)
In this video lesson for the flamenco guitar, one of our supporters, Yolanda, asks a really good question about the pulgar (thumb), and what to do with it when you are playing in E major. Quite often, we tend to rest our thumb on the E string (sixth string) when playing falsetas and chords, but sometimes our thumb can get in the way when we need to strum the sixth string. So, in this lesson, I will show you exactly how to solve this problem! 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com
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How to Play "Danza Mora" (Lesson #2) for the Flamenco Guitar | Upward Arpeggio
09/04/2021
How to Play "Danza Mora" (Lesson #2) for the Flamenco Guitar | Upward Arpeggio
For this second lesson of “Danza Mora” for the flamenco guitar, you will be doing an upward arpeggio; it’s called an “upward” arpeggio because the plucking pattern runs toward you (the player). The arpeggio pattern is as follows: a&p-m-i, a-m-i, a-m, with a consistent accent on the a&p. The third and fourth fretting fingers will run through some relatively demanding legado (hammer-on) movements and some slides as well. Remember to keep your right hand stable so as to allow for maximum precision while executing the arpeggio. Enjoy! 🎸TABs 🎼 + Backing Tracks for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U My Flamenco Arpeggios Mini-Course: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com
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Episode 16: How to Play "Danza Mora" (Lesson #1)
08/20/2021
Episode 16: How to Play "Danza Mora" (Lesson #1)
Danza Mora (moorish dance) is an arabesque-themed folk song for the flamenco guitar. In this first lesson of the Danza Mora we will tune our guitars to dropped D tuning.
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Episode 15: How to Play "Entre Dos Aguas," by Paco de Lucía (Lesson #4) | Lead Guitar Tutorial - Part 2
06/09/2021
Episode 15: How to Play "Entre Dos Aguas," by Paco de Lucía (Lesson #4) | Lead Guitar Tutorial - Part 2
You are now about to begin studying Lesson # 4 for “Entre Dos Aguas.” In this lesson you will learn the second part of the lead guitar section, where you’ll be introduced to some rather interesting chords you may have never played before. You will also encounter some insanely high notes on the fretboard—at least for the flamenco guitar—ranging from the 14th to the 17th fret! The apoyado and picado parts will be progressing in speed, which will prepare you for the next lesson, where the notes will figuratively fly off the tablature page! …With all that said, buckle up! Hold on tight to your fretboard because here we go! 🎸TABs 🎼 for this lesson: https://www.Patreon.com/Flamenco4U FREE Flamenco Guitar MiniCourse: https://www.LearnTheFlamencoguitar.com
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Episode 14: Use this Trick to Turn Your Flamenco Guitar into a Cajón!
06/02/2021
Episode 14: Use this Trick to Turn Your Flamenco Guitar into a Cajón!
Now we will take our basic rumba strumming pattern using a slap on the three-beat while moving some of the other beats around between the neck and the saddle.
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Episode 13: Using Picado in Between Rumba Strumming (Rasgueado) Patterns
05/19/2021
Episode 13: Using Picado in Between Rumba Strumming (Rasgueado) Patterns
Hold on tight to your fretboard right now because we are about to ramp it up!
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