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HeavyWood

Posts: 37
Joined: Apr. 19 2010
From: San Antonio, TX

Hello- First Post

Just now joining the circle after lurking for a long time.
I have been practicing the Flamenco techniques for a few years,
and I am hear to learn. Thanks to everyone for the excellent forum

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 19 2010 12:51:11

Chiste de Gales

Posts: 298
Joined: Jan. 13 2009

RE: Hello- First Post (in reply to HeavyWood)

Welcome!

Please share with us-
Where are you from? What players you like? What are your playing goals?

Most of us are curious about that.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 19 2010 13:08:20

HeavyWood

Posts: 37
Joined: Apr. 19 2010
From: San Antonio, TX

RE: Hello- First Post (in reply to HeavyWood)

Thanks Chiste,

I am from the South Texas area. I played guitar for close to 20 years with a plectrum, first influenced by rock electric guitar, then by the styles of DeLucia, DiMeola, and Mclaughlin from the 'Friday Night in San Francisco' album. Even then it was obvious to me who I liked best.

I played professionally backing a singer who liked the Gipsy Kings
and Mexican Boleros. We also played from the music of Strunz and Farah. I started to play finger style to sound closer to the rhythms
on the recordings. I would also play short pieces like Bach's
'Bouree in Emin', and 'Mood for a Day" by Steve Howe of Yes.

I have now been practicing from the Koster and G.G.Martinez books and have many techniques down. Time now to start making music. So many talented guitarists here, there is a lot to draw influence from.

Flamenco player Teye and his wife Belen from Austin, TX used to perform often, but not so much any more. I drew great influence
from listening to them play and dance. I am going to look in to accompanying dancers from a Flamenco school that may be in San Antonio. What better way to get good!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 19 2010 17:02:51

minordjango

Posts: 918
Joined: Feb. 26 2005

RE: Hello- First Post (in reply to HeavyWood)

quote:

'Friday Night in San Francisco

great stuff, so is the howe and the bouree in eminor, the allemande from the same suite lovely also, gigue too darn hard for me !

many great things on the forum and check out the old posts !

the koster i really like the musical examples in there and simplicity.

have fun just thing SRV, diamond darrel (pantera) and eric johnson from ur way !! many greats

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 20 2010 0:21:06

Chiste de Gales

Posts: 298
Joined: Jan. 13 2009

RE: Hello- First Post (in reply to HeavyWood)

Im sure theres demand for accompanists in SA.
I was at the State Fair this year and saw a group
that came all the way from SA and didnt bring live
music. It was a little dissapointing.

PS- Ive always liked Mood For A Day

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 20 2010 4:02:34