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Posts: 169
Joined: Apr. 5 2005
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Triplet Rasgueados Question
Hey everyone,
I've been reviewing my various p-ma-p, p-a-i, etc triplet rasqueados lately and wondering what the concensus is on
'wrist only' vs 'wrist + downward finger strokes'
Currently, I kick out my 'ma' fingers, for instance, but notice that I don't use as much wrist as some (esp those who appear to have their hand locked in a fixed position). I find the sound I get is a little mushy especially at lower volumes. Thoughts?
Posts: 6447
Joined: Jul. 6 2003
From: England, living in Italy
RE: Triplet Rasgueados Question (in reply to seanm)
Probably doesn't matter what one uses if it works, but I prefer the p-m-p abanico, the wrist rotation gives me more control at lower volume. My 2 cents.
Posts: 3532
Joined: Oct. 20 2003
From: Phoenix, AZ
RE: Triplet Rasgueados Question (in reply to seanm)
As long as you practice it stacatto, and slow, you'll probably find the best way naturally, if you ask me. I think a lot of positional issues are really wagging the tail. When you do it right, it looks right. You don't do it right by looking right. But I'm probably preaching to the choir here...
RE: Triplet Rasgueados Question (in reply to seanm)
For what it's worth, when I was taking lessons in Jerez I was taught to NOT flick my fingers out (which is what I was doing). Keep them stationary but not real stiff and move from the wrist.
RE: Triplet Rasgueados Question (in reply to seanm)
It's all in the wrist! it should feel and look effortllessly. practice slowly until it becomes a natural movement. it is the only way. it takes years to get it just right. Ivan
RE: Triplet Rasgueados Question (in reply to seanm)
I agree, you have to find what feels natural to you. Here lately I have been using P-c-i and P-a-i alot. AND, it may 'be all in the wrist' for some, but a mojority of my technique originates in the forearm.
Posts: 169
Joined: Apr. 5 2005
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia
RE: Triplet Rasgueados Question (in reply to seanm)
Thanks all. Perhaps I'll post a bit of video and see if there is something that jumps out as a 'going forward' recommendation. But keep up the tips ... I'll try them all.
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