Ricardo -> RE: How do you define a Solea? (Jan. 11 2010 22:49:56)
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So what makes a Solea a Solea? Is it a recognizable harmonic sequence, a specific rhythm or both. Both, and many many more details. In addition, the definition will change parameters depending on if you are talking about Cante (singing), toque (just guitar playing), or Baile (dance). It is a song form for starters, just like the Blues is a song form (12 bars, I,IV,V chords all dom7, blues scale melodies, swing, etc). There are standards for the Solea form, or for any song form really, yet it allows for creativity and even improvisation, but you need to be aware how creative you can get before you are outside of the form. To be safe, stick to learning standards in the beginning until all the little pieces start to make sense as you put em together on your own. Ricardo
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