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timoteo
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From: Seattle, USA
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RE: Book recommendation (in reply to WGuitar)
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Well, before this turns into yet another big long topic containing the same old recommendations people have made dozens of times before, let me say this: The most productive thing you can do right now is to learn how to search this forum, then spend lots of time reading everything on the subject of method books that people have said over the past 10 years. Then do the same to research which guitar is best for beginners. Then do the same to find out how to shape your nails. Etc. There is an enormous amount of information hidden in the archives here, and if you learn how to make use of it you will progress far more rapidly. If, after doing your research, you find your question still hasn't been answered, then you will be in a position to ask an informed question and make use of the expert advice of the community. Oh, and don't forget to use your public library as a source of books. You can check out and try many different method books (by interlibrary loan, if your local library doesn't have anything) before deciding on which one(s) fit your learning style the best.
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Date Jun. 16 2014 2:21:42
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krichards
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From: York, England
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RE: Book recommendation (in reply to WGuitar)
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So now in this case, what method book would be the best choice for a TOTAL beginner in flamenco in your opinion? I haven't played on a nylon string before either, therefore I'd prefer a book that would cover ALL the basic stuff like body posture, hands position, plucking technique...etc. You can't learn flamenco from books. Believe me I tried, and I was already a classical player. Flamenco playing is all about technique and compas and you're not going to get that from a book. With technique its best to start correctly otherwise you'll have to unlearn bad habits later. Only a teacher can really help you with this. If you can afford a couple of books then you can afford a lesson with a teacher. Even just a lesson every few months will be far better than none. And the teacher will be able to provide you with tabs and exercises, YouTube recommendations, contacts with other students, events, setting up your guitar etc If you simply cannot afford any lessons then online is the next best thing. Good luck.
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