3-Finger v 4-Finger Rasqueo

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Gecko

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Joined: Jan. 2 2006
From: New Mexico

3-Finger v 4-Finger Rasqueo

How important is the 4-Finger Rasqueo in your playing? Some of the source material/books I'm using only mention it in passing and is never used after that (Re. G-M's Method Vol 1, pg 18). While other books use it quite extensively (Re. Juan Martin's, Solo Flamencos).

Is there a normal and acceptable way to substitute a 3-Finger Rasqueo for a 4-Finger?

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jeanclaude

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RE: 3-Finger v 4-Finger Rasqueo (in reply to Gecko)

very imortant.. for the tecnique the better is o.herrero paso a paso vol1

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 17 2006 14:46:12

Miguel de Maria

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From: Phoenix, AZ

RE: 3-Finger v 4-Finger Rasqueo (in reply to Gecko)

Gecko,
4-finger rasgueado can never never NEVER be substituted for 3 finger!

Just joking, of course. The answer is that they can be substituted when appropriate. Who gets to decide when it's appropriate? YOU! My advice is to listen to guys you like and do what they do...or not. There are no rules.

The 3-finger (amii) tends to be tighter and obviously is easier to fit into faster tempos. The 4 finger (xamii) has a more developed, complex sound. It might work better in slow tempos. Although I like 4 finger myself because it has a more interesting sound.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 17 2006 14:47:20

Gecko

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RE: 3-Finger v 4-Finger Rasqueo (in reply to Miguel de Maria)

Thanks Miguel and Jean:

I'll probably start to learn it.

Miguel I ASSume that the 2nd i in amii is an upstroke. Is that correct?

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Miguel de Maria

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RE: 3-Finger v 4-Finger Rasqueo (in reply to Gecko)

Yes sir.

Keep in mind that there is a variation for the 3-stroker, which is usually amii, that is ixam In other words, start with a downstroke with i then follow with xam. Juan Serrano does this. It feels even more awkward than other rasgueados, but is tremendously effective, perhaps even superior to the amii.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 17 2006 16:11:55