Ramon Amira -> RE: Doesn't continuous rasgueado always require an upstroke? (Feb. 24 2012 2:34:42)
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Thanks for the replies. I understand that most of you are saying that the best rasgueado is done with downstrokes only. My problem is that after i, e, a, m, my fingers can't get back to the sequence fast enough to make the sound continuous. Unless I insert an upstroke somewhere in the sequence, I can't get a continuous sound. What's the answer? Just keep practicing? Louis First of all, there's no such thing as the "best" rasgueado. You use different rasgueados for different desired effects. Also, it's a matter of preference – some players prefer some, and other players others. But in any case you don't play just one rasgueado – you play lots of different ones. However, Juan Serrano only plays that one, no matter where or what. As for your not being able to get a continuous sound, I get the feeling you tried a little and that was it. It doesn't work that way. To perfect any technique takes a lot of determined practice. It takes a long time to develop the all down continuous rasgueado. Here's a hint – if you're starting with X, strike with X, then with A, then with M. Then – before you strike with I bring X,A, and M quickly back up into playing position. THEN play with I. Now X is ready to strike after I completes its stroke. BUT – you have to practice this very slowly over a very long period of time. And you have to use a metronome - one stroke per click. If the strokes aren't spaced dead even it will sound ragged and dreadful. Ramon
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