downstroke and golpe togetther-finger selection

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rafapak

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downstroke and golpe togetther-finge...

Hi guys.
I have question in relation to playing at the same time downstroke with index finger and golpe with ring finger. In bulerias this technique is used a lot I observed. Well, it is more comfortable for me to play golpe with my middle finger instead of with ring finger. Is it ok and acceptable or for some reason I should use my ring finger to play golpe ? Can I do whatever is more comfortable for me or there are some negative consequences of using middle finger to play golpe ?

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Ricardo

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RE: downstroke and golpe togetther-f... (in reply to rafapak)

If it is only m finger, the spread is not wide enough, or rather uncomfortable when accenting with index finger. There are times when we will use m and a fingers together for a thicker golpe sound. But honestly there are no rules about it. Do as you feel comfortable.

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rafapak

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RE: downstroke and golpe togetther-f... (in reply to Ricardo)

thanks for reply

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devilhand

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RE: downstroke and golpe togetther-f... (in reply to rafapak)

I don't pay attention to golpe fingers anymore, because relaxed hand is more important for me. As long as my hand and fingers are relaxed with no tension, I don't care whether it's m or a or both.
If you relax your hand fully during ras, pulgar or alzapua technique, both fingers tend to play golpe. For hitting only with m or a, your brain needs additional information to process which i don't want. I believe it's not efficient.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 11 2024 11:17:19