16 sessions showing how to practice and master flamenco guitar techniques.
In these lessons, you will learn how to develop your natural reflexes and train your fingers to move with speed, precision, and the perfect touch for the music. Techniques for Alegrias, Tangos, Bulerias, Siguiryas and other forms are included. Topics covered include:
Relaxations and your natural reflexes
Relaxing the right hand
Relaxing the wrist and thumb
The Alzapua thumb technique
Speed without tension
Consistency of accent and tempo
Developing strength and endurance
The 12-beat compas
Using the 12-beat compas in Alegrias
"Zapateado Elegante" - a challenging piece for your repertoire
Tremolo and the effective bass lines
Tremolo study
The Juan Maya "Marote" rasqueado
The Guillermo Rios rasqueado
The Pepe Habichuela rasqueado
The 3-fingered picado and conclusion



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