mark indigo -> RE: What to know before accompanying dance (Nov. 4 2015 20:23:45)
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I've been performing solo for a couple years now. I'm considering going to one of the dance classes around here to see about accompanying. Can anybody offer any pointers about making the transition from playing solo to accompanying dance or just anything about accompanying dance in general? The first three points are obviously: 1. Compás. 2. Compás. 3. Compás. Anything else would be helpful. same as anything else, if you want to learn something listen to/watch someone good doing it. watch dance performances - live shows, youtube, I haven't seen the rito y geografia de baile DVD's (anyone got a review?). You need to get to know typical forms of falsetas, llamadas, remates, letras, escobillas etc. etc. (eg. most guitarists know the typical escobilla music for Alegrías and Soleá cos they are falsetas) Depending on the teacher, they will often have video or audio of dances, either where they learnt from, or previous accompanists or of performances etc. In my experience the really good dance teachers are pretty good at explaining what they want, singing the letras, sometimes singing a particular falseta they want, vocalising the rhythm/syncopation of llamadas or remates or stops or whatever. The less good ones tend to be the ones that (for whatever reason, maybe 'cos they are insecure in their knowledge or abilities) "blame the guitarist"
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