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Ricardo -> RE: SOLEA DISCUSSION (Oct. 23 2006 4:26:17)
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I can recognize the differences if I heard them, though I am not so sure I could name them and their creators without a reference, but I know the melodies. And I am sure I could accompany them pretty well if I heard them once, even if it was knew to me.
Chords are usually E-Am, then F-E resolution for the first line, then the "cambio" to relative major G-C for the second line and F-E resolution again for third line. There can be repeats of certain lines or omission of the resolution, cambios to other tonos, depending on how the singer sings it and what his/her personal style is.
It is easier for me to pick out the details of the meldody if I hear the SAME cantaor interpreting different styles, then hearing different singers do the same style or even letra (that is real helpful) to compare. Cutting through the melismas to get at the fundamental melody is the challenge once you understand the structures. Anyway, Solea Apola is an easy one to pick out. That part of the melody using the long scale is very recognizeable. There is a good instructional video for Solea accomp. by Herrero where they do a couple of Solea's and also Cana and Polo. My favorite styles are those from Jerez generally. I like Solea de Jerez, Solea por bulerias (especially the often done medio compas cambio to relative major), Bulerias of course! But that is because I like those singers the best I think.
Ricardo
PS ROMERITO, I saw the other topic, but I am kind of sick of that stuff, so I wondered what you had of La Kaita, and also want to make sure you have the Rito y Geografia del Cante. The latest edition of DVD's is cleaned up audio and video with a really nice book describing everyone and everything in the frame.
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