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Is it typical for the compas to fluctuate tempo speed throughout the progression of a song? I'm a beginner. If so, would this make it practical to attempt to play full pieces using a flamenco metronome?
solea, siguiriya, tientos, farruca: yes alegria, solea por buleria, buleria, tangos, fandangos de Huelva, sevillanas etc etc: no
Having said that, a lot depends on context - with a dancer the compas will be more set. Also it's still beneficial to practice for instance siguiriya and solea with a compas backing even if you don't plan to play as metronomically in the end.