Wannabee -> RE: Need Comment on Dennis Koster Books+CDs (May 16 2007 6:38:25)
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I have the two Keys books, but not the book of solos. I found book one fairly easy to get through, except for the bulerias at the end. I am finally getting that worked out after 4 years. It is definitely easier if you have a DVD. You can watch things like the hand position, fingering and especially right hand techniques. Book 2 ... it's still too advanced for me, although I can play some of the things in it. The section on Fan de huelva still baffles the heck out of me. I really enjoy that palo and want to play it, but it just doesn't seem to work for me. One thing that I've found is that no learning materials are going to be perfect. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. You have to take what you can from each, and keep looking into other things as well, but at the same time...don't be afraid to review some of the things you studied way back when. It's amazing how much stuff I missed the first time through. The Manuel Granados books are good too, but they move too quickly. I wish there were half-speed versions on the CD...that would help me a lot. Overall, I've liked the Graf-Martinez books the most, but I should have gotten the DVD versions. It really does make a big difference. I have also learned quite a bit just by watching Youtube.com Newvision learning lessons with Adam del Monte are good, but I wish they had more lessons on the site, some bulerias, some fandangos and perhaps a columbiana or two would be nice. I hope this helps.
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