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Hi people, i'm wanting to get into accompanying dance and singing, i am hooking up with some of the local flamenco guys but was wondering if there's any written info that explains everything properly (eg Intro/chords/ middle section/End) Preferably with the correct terminology and explantions of them all. I need to know the right words to use like llamada and al of that kind of thing. I managed to learn quite alot about playing but nothing of the history or the language. I'd like it for as many styles as i can get my hands on! Thanks guys. Larone
RE: Info on Accompanyment???? (in reply to larone)
I got two tabs from Alain faucher. Baile por solea and Alegria por Baile. It doesn´t really explain the terminology but maybe it will give you an idea. Send me (pm) with your E-mail.
Henrik
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RE: Info on Accompanyment???? (in reply to larone)
Juan Serrano wrote a book, but as I recall there is not that much technical info. It is a nice book though. Maybe that solo compas stuff would be good too, but I think your going to have to get what your asking about directly from other folks who know. It's not a cut and dried thing, as dances change all the time. An alegrias, for example, which is one of the more structured dances, can have a silencio, or not. Studying spanish would be a wise thing, because if you get into it, the day's going to come when you have an opportunity to play for a Spanish artist, and not being able to communicate well verbally will inhibit your ability to do a good job. A command of Spanish will give you a leg up in flamenco circles even in english speaking countries.
RE: Info on Accompanyment???? (in reply to larone)
Larone,
Merengue de Cordoba has a book (#2) by the Encuentro Production company that might be of help to you. I don't have it, so can't give you first hand impression.
"Merengue de Córdoba, Vol. 2 After his first volume (especially for flamenco beginners), in which all the basic flamenco rhythms as well as many falsetas were shown, in this second volume Merengue de Córdoba introduces us in detail to the great art of cante accompaniment. In this two-hour video, he plays and explains 30 different cantes and shows falsetas for the introduction as well as for the playing between the verses. The video goes with two music books including all accompaniments in music/tablature as well as a chord scheme for each palo."
Oscar Herrero has two DVDs on cante acompanying. His DVD no 6 is on acompanying Solea and no 9 is on Alegrias. He shows the chords, rythm, talks about the parts of the guitar, plays examples and gives you a kinda music-minus-one style tracks to try yourself. Its only $49 a pop for the DVD+CD version.
RE: Info on Accompanyment???? (in reply to larone)
I have both of Merengue de Cordoba volumes along with a few other Encuntra videos.
However I find Merengue de Cordoba's far more educational and achievable. I haven't played anything from the other Encuentra volumes, while Merengue de Cordoba books are getting worn out.
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RE: Info on Accompanyment???? (in reply to larone)
i've been looking for good educational material ....thanks for sharing your opinion with me. It says on the www.encuentro.ch that this is the stuff for green players ...but I didnt knew what to expect ...I'm glad this is good material...i'll look into it.
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RE: Info on Accompanyment???? (in reply to sorin popovici)
I have the Merengue de Cordoba #2 from encuentro, and would highly recomend it for someone about to start accompanying cante. His accompanying is definately old-school, but even if you prefer the modern style, this stuff is essential background knowledge to get under your belt first. Let's not forget that Merengue is the cat who started Vicente Amigo on his path !
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