wiseguy493 -> RE: Questions about Home Training System (May 24 2007 0:35:53)
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My opinions =) I think the first 6 months at least should be spent learning the most traditional falsettas and learning the ins and outs of the compas for the most essential palos (Soleares, Seguiriyas, Bulerias, Alegrias, Tangos, Tientos are what I think are most essential). Any method book can teach you this, Manuel Granados is commonly known as one of the best but also kind of expensive. I would avoid Juan Martin's method books, this are very sub-par. Gerhard Graf-Martinez is OK if you can find them for a low price. While learning these traditional falsettas, you will also pick up most of the basic techniques. Once you master these falsettas and learn to feel the compas, you should start learning solos. As you learn solos, it's not so important to learn to play the solo as it is written, the purpose of flamenco solos are to learn the ideas. So when you learn a solo, say Soleares, mix it with the other material you already know. Learn a solo one falsetta at a time, mixing it with your own material, and with falsettas from other solos from other players. This gives you more diversity in your playing and will help you understand how to compose your own solos and improvise. Whether you plan to play with singers or dancers or not, you should still learn about these arts because it will help you understand compas and is very important. You should also practice accompanying palmas, and clapping the palmas yourself. Understanding these counter-rhythms is essential for playing Bulerias and the more advanced Tangos, Zapateado and other palos. One thing to be sure of, flamenco does not come quickly. It takes a passion to learn it and you have to be dedicated to it. If you can't play more than 2 hours a day (this is sufficient) you should still listen to flamenco whenever you can. Put some solos on your MP3 player, learn to recognize them by how they sound, and expose yourself to it at every opportunity. Good luck to ya!
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