Question about compas

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jonnyjazz

Posts: 2
Joined: Jun. 5 2013
From: Chicago

Question about compas

Hi guys,

Is it typical for the compas to fluctuate tempo speed throughout the progression of a song? I'm a beginner. If so, would this make it practical to attempt to play full pieces using a flamenco metronome?

Thanks

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 16 2013 10:44:35

aloysius

Posts: 233
Joined: Apr. 7 2005
From: Adelaide, Australia

RE: Question about compas (in reply to jonnyjazz)

solea, siguiriya, tientos, farruca: yes
alegria, solea por buleria, buleria, tangos, fandangos de Huelva, sevillanas etc etc: no

Having said that, a lot depends on context - with a dancer the compas will be more set. Also it's still beneficial to practice for instance siguiriya and solea with a compas backing even if you don't plan to play as metronomically in the end.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 16 2013 11:04:29