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Chiste de Gales

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Joined: Jan. 13 2009

Juan Serrano book

I just got the book "Systematic Studies for Flamenco Guitar".
Has anyone used this book? I mostly want to know what you all
think the best parts are so I can start there.

Im a serious player, practice 10hrs a week over the past year, and
would say Im at a solid intermediate level on all the techniques.
I usually stay in compás too. Im almonst finished memorizing all of
the Juan Martin 2 book set.

Thanks!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 23 2009 5:25:25

RTC

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

RE: Juan Serrano book (in reply to Chiste de Gales)

I am about 6 months behind you on JM second book, so keep me posted on what you think of Juan Serranos book. My teacher recomended Paco Pena Toques Flamencos to continue after JM's.
I have purchased JM Solos Flamencos vol 1 an 2 that I use to complement JM 2nd book.

Like I said keep me posted.
RTC

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 24 2009 18:21:55

Chiste de Gales

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RE: Juan Serrano book (in reply to Chiste de Gales)

My opinion is after JM's books, your basic repertoire will still be a bit short.
Find a Rumba, Tangos, and Garrotin right after you finish JM.

One thing I like already about Juan Serrano's book is a really cool tremolo
falseta in one of his Alegrias.

Note- The Serrano book is only in staff notation, so you need to be able to read
without tab if you want to use it.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 25 2009 8:47:06

DavidT

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From: Seattle, Washington, USA

RE: Juan Serrano book (in reply to Chiste de Gales)

JM has 2 serries:

- The El Carte, book1 and 2
- Solos Flamenco: set1 and 2 (with video). These sets has plenty of Rumba, Tango, Garrotin

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 25 2009 10:47:19

jlneng

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RE: Juan Serrano book (in reply to Chiste de Gales)

Systematic Studies For Flamenco Guitar has both staff and CIFRA (at least the copy I have has both). Bulerias and Siguiriyas falsettas are great too.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 25 2009 14:02:31

RTC

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

RE: Juan Serrano book (in reply to DavidT)

David:
Can you post a link to "The El Carte" series, I could not find any on the net.
Thanks,
RTC

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 25 2009 19:28:17

Chiste de Gales

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RE: Juan Serrano book (in reply to DavidT)

quote:

ORIGINAL: DavidT

JM has 2 serries:

- The El Carte, book1 and 2
- Solos Flamenco: set1 and 2 (with video). These sets has plenty of Rumba, Tango, Garrotin

Good point. I have the 'el Arte' set only.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 25 2009 20:02:56

DavidT

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Joined: Mar. 17 2005
From: Seattle, Washington, USA

RE: Juan Serrano book (in reply to RTC)

RTC,

Here's the url to StringByMail.com. The title of the book is:
El Arte Flamenco De La Guitarra

http://www.stringsbymail.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_173_177

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 26 2009 8:56:53