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Arturo -> Hola (Jan. 15 2010 13:15:38)

I have been lurking here for about a month and would like to introduce myself.

Since I retired I have been exploring my Spanish roots. My mother came from Catalunya Spain to New York, USA when she was about 12. My father was English. I was raised mostly by my Spanish grandmother who spoke half in Catalan, half in English and all with a Brooklyn accent.

I have just started, again, with the guitar. This time, after a 35 year layoff, with a flamenco. It's a Yamaha CG171SF. I am a rank beginner so it's a great guitar for me.

I have enjoyed reading your posts. They have been very beneficial to me.

What would be the one piece of advice you give me to help me on my way to flamenco?

Thanks, -Arturo




kovachian -> RE: Hola (Jan. 15 2010 14:00:11)

Learn it, live it, love it. [:)] And welcome to the board!




mrMagenta -> RE: Hola (Jan. 15 2010 14:01:19)

Welcome Arturo!

2 pieces of advice I wished I had gotten into my head properly right from the beginning

1. practice relaxation, be aware when you're building up tension in your hands, shoulders, back, neck etc. when hands are tensing up, stop playing.. shake em, take a break, find the relaxed state before starting again

2. before playing, know the rhythm so that you can sing it with simple syllables. ta ta take take taketi take etc. when you feel very at home with the rhythm, you can better do nr 1.

that, and patience. a single compas played well can carry a lot of meaning




Arturo -> RE: Hola (Jan. 18 2010 19:24:23)

Muchas gracias gentlemen,

I will take your advice to heart.

-Arturo




at_leo_87 -> RE: Hola (Jan. 19 2010 2:46:50)

welcome to the foro!

-stay open minded, don't get sucked into any one way of thinking. you'll learn more and have more fun.
-have fun
-challenge yourself. perfect is never perfect. it's funner this way.
-have fun




Estevan -> RE: Hola (Jan. 19 2010 7:30:26)

Benvingut Arturo! (with or without a Brooklyn accent)[;)]

Els consells dels altres membres son bons, no en tinc res a afeigir.




Arturo -> RE: Hola (Jan. 19 2010 9:19:19)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Estevan

Benvingut Arturo! (with or without a Brooklyn accent)[;)]

Gracies amic!




HolyEvil -> RE: Hola (Jan. 19 2010 14:55:54)

welcome mate..
I'm also a beginner.. word of advice on flamenco guitar.. get a teacher.. books are great.. but nothing beats a proper flamenco guitarist as a teacher to show you the proper thing.. =)
but of course if there's none.. a book or dvd have to suffice.. =)




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