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sebmista

Posts: 2
Joined: Aug. 17 2006

Hello!!

First I want to say hi to everyone since this is my first post here.

A little about me:
I started playing guitar when I was about 12 years old. Been playing many different types of music. Unfortunatly I am self taught so I dont know alot of useful things that would make me a much better player. I am 21 now and I have been playing flamenco/Classical for at least 2 years.

My question is the following. There is a technique that I want to learn, I dont know the name of it but I will describe it. It's when you strum all 6 strings very fast. I can do the one where you flick your fingers one after the others. I'm talking about the one where you hit the strings down with ur fingers, again with ur thumb and back up with your thumb. I'm not sure if thats how you do it but maybe you guys can correct and if possible give me tips on how to practice this.

Thank you and sorry for the long post

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 0:52:05

edgar884

Posts: 1975
Joined: Nov. 16 2005

RE: Hello!! (in reply to sebmista)

Thumb up, middle or middle and ring down and thumb down slowly.123 123 123 ect.
Use the wrist more in the beginning then try to use fingers and wrist.
Or the old way, Thumb up pinky down, index down, but when done fast the middle hits as well and sounds cool.
Or just thumb up, ring down,index down.
I know some stuffffff huhuhuh wow.

Lots of choices sorry. pick one that feels right.

I have been here long enough to welcome you to the best forum in the world.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 3:10:08

PacoPaella

Posts: 163
Joined: Nov. 7 2004

RE: Hello!! (in reply to sebmista)

All these strumming techniques are called Rasgueado. There once was a book or article which described 50 or more of them, and each produces a distinct sound. The one you describe (ipp) produces a very powerful, growling one, its my preferred variation - but not easy to hit!

Welcome to the forum and good luck!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 9:50:42

Georg

Posts: 405
Joined: Feb. 5 2006
From: Germany

RE: Hello!! (in reply to sebmista)

Rasguedos in triplets, like these, are called "Tresillos".

My favourite one is the p q i.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 12:47:10

PacoPaella

Posts: 163
Joined: Nov. 7 2004

RE: Hello!! (in reply to Georg)

quote:

ORIGINAL: GuxDiBux

Rasguedos in triplets, like these, are called "Tresillos".

My favourite one is the p q i.

uhm...stupid question...whats the q finger? I hope its nothing obscene

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 14:36:50

koella

Posts: 2194
Joined: Sep. 10 2005
From: holland

RE: Hello!! (in reply to sebmista)

It's the pinky.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 15:22:24

Georg

Posts: 405
Joined: Feb. 5 2006
From: Germany

RE: Hello!! (in reply to sebmista)

I once saw a group of comedians on tv who played with the finger you think of, paco, but on a piano which is, after my opinion, much more comfortable with that technique

. However, you would be the star at a concert if you could do this on guitar.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 16:14:24

sebmista

Posts: 2
Joined: Aug. 17 2006

RE: Hello!! (in reply to sebmista)

wow thanks guys! I'll get get to practicing right away!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 17 2006 19:09:24

Exitao

Posts: 907
Joined: Mar. 13 2006
From: Vancouver, Canada

RE: Hello!! (in reply to PacoPaella)

quote:

All these strumming techniques are called Rasgueado. There once was a book or article which described 50 or more of them, and each produces a distinct sound.

Hmm... I have a book called The Art of Rasgueado by Ioannis Anastassakis published by Mel Bay with a foreward by Paco Serrano. Is this the one you're thinking of?

It really only has about 25 specific rasgueos with numerous rumba patterns and some stuff on golpes.

I got it on eBay, new for pretty darn cheap. Interesting little book.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 18 2006 6:14:22

Exitao

Posts: 907
Joined: Mar. 13 2006
From: Vancouver, Canada

RE: Hello!! (in reply to Exitao)

Oh yeah, and for Sebmista a couple quick links for you:

Flamenco Teacher Lessons

and
The Art of Rasgueado by Paul Magnussen
not to be confused with the book I spoke of above.

The first link is purdy and is maintained by a guy from here who is too modest to plug his own site, the second link is old-fashioned text based, but interesting.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 18 2006 6:21:58