Golpe during i downstroke

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devilhand

Posts: 1951
Joined: Oct. 15 2019

Golpe during i downstroke

Which finger do you use for golpe during i downstroke?
m, ma or a?
If your answer is m or ma, it's time to change because it's not authentic. All top level guys particularly from Jerez use only the ring finger.
I myself used the wrong finger all the time. Now I have to unlearn it.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 9 2026 14:34:49

Ricardo

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Joined: Dec. 14 2004
From: Washington DC

RE: Golpe during i downstroke (in reply to devilhand)

quote:

ORIGINAL: devilhand

Which finger do you use for golpe during i downstroke?
m, ma or a?
If your answer is m or ma, it's time to change because it's not authentic. All top level guys particularly from Jerez use only the ring finger.
I myself used the wrong finger all the time. Now I have to unlearn it.

total bs. Watch from 1:20, ma together. Personally my pinky has always been involved as well.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 9 2026 15:14:13

devilhand

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Joined: Oct. 15 2019

RE: Golpe during i downstroke (in reply to Ricardo)

Maybe it's a Jerez thing. Paco is Paco. He can do whatever he wants. But he is not from Jerez.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 9 2026 16:15:57