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Stanislav1

Posts: 3
Joined: Aug. 5 2011

New member introduction

Hi all,

I am new here. My name is Stan.

I have been playing guitar all my life. In a recent couple of years I have discovered that Flamenco is not exactly represented by Al Dimeola and Pop/Jazz Players playing nylon string guitars with plectrum over the Rumba beat.

My goal is to study everything I can about the authentic flamenco.

I am looking to meet new friends, learn from those who are ahead of me and share my own experiences.

Cheers,
Stan

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 5 2011 16:52:11

ralexander

Posts: 797
Joined: Jun. 1 2010
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

RE: New member introduction (in reply to Stanislav1)

you came to the right place - welcome!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 5 2011 17:04:29

rodrigovalt

Posts: 296
Joined: May 1 2011

RE: New member introduction (in reply to Stanislav1)

Welcome to the foro!

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Rodrigo

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 5 2011 17:11:58

NenadK

Posts: 137
Joined: Jun. 6 2010

RE: New member introduction (in reply to Stanislav1)

Welcome man! This is a pretty great foro. As I'm sure you'll see people post all kinds of great resources I probably never would have otherwise found out about.

NK

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 5 2011 17:30:47

Elie

Posts: 1837
Joined: Apr. 10 2010

RE: New member introduction (in reply to Stanislav1)

welcome welcome and welcome

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 5 2011 18:37:24

RTC

Posts: 667
Joined: Aug. 20 2008
From: DFW Area, Texas

RE: New member introduction (in reply to Elie)

This forum has been great for me, I hope you find it usefull.
Welcome

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 5 2011 23:32:22

machopicasso

Posts: 973
Joined: Nov. 27 2010

RE: New member introduction (in reply to Stanislav1)

quote:

I have discovered that Flamenco is not exactly represented by Al Dimeola and Pop/Jazz Players playing nylon string guitars with plectrum over the Rumba beat.

Yes, throw away the pick!!! (Well, until you switch to playing other styles of guitar you enjoy). But, yeah, there's something really satisfying about playing with an open hand, and part of it is the multiple ways an open hand technique allows you to attack the guitar.

Welcome to the foro!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 6 2011 9:35:10

Stanislav1

Posts: 3
Joined: Aug. 5 2011

RE: New member introduction (in reply to Stanislav1)

Gracias amigos! Thank you for the warm welcome!

I would be very interested to find a group in Toronto area that works with dancers and watch the rehearsal to pick up the compas.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 8 2011 14:22:32

kudo

Posts: 2064
Joined: Sep. 3 2009

RE: New member introduction (in reply to Stanislav1)

if you are looking for a flamenco dance school in Toronto, so that you can practice accompanying the dancers and learning the compas, there are 2 schools that I know of:
http://www.arteflamenco.com/about.shtml

http://www.carmenromero.ca/school.html

also if you want to learn guitar, you should contact the spanish flamenco guitarist:
Jose Vega Jurado (Niño del Puente) , who lives in Toronto.
contact him through facebook

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