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Merle

Posts: 218
Joined: Jul. 6 2003

Now I get it!

First of all, I see my last post went down hill, fast!! It started out talking and laughing about Florian's chocklate dog, then turned into how big Simon's dog's, uh, thing is! ;>)

Well, after reading some posts at the FT forum, I finally see why my playing is lousy! I have all these books and videos by Herrero, Martin, , Cordoba, Paco Pena, Serrano, etc., and now I find out that all these books are trash...

I should have started out with the Encuentro series if I wanted to learn some flamenco music! Damn, now I have wasted all this time and money, and now must go back and start all over again!!

Has anyone tried the Hannabach Flamenco strings (blue)? I was using the Hannabach Goldins, which I really like, but, I just put some Hannabach Flamenco strings on, and they sound great! Hard Tension, and very bright sound!

I've downloaded almost all of the sound clips here, and they really give me some inspiration, because there are so many wonderful guitar players here (well, except me of course)...I really like Jon's "A La Feria" sevillanas, he played it just right.

Well, I guess I will go now, as I'm bummed out from learning that I have all the wrong teaching aids, here in Utah!! I guess I'll just go work on "La Romeria", or watch the SuperBowl!!

Merle

P.S. Oh, before I leave, do you know why a dog licks himself? (not because he can)...

Because he can't make a fist!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 1 2004 16:57:52

Escribano

Posts: 6417
Joined: Jul. 6 2003
From: England, living in Italy

RE: Now I get it! (in reply to Merle)

quote:

do you know why a dog licks himself?

Man: "I wish I could do that!"
Owner: "Ask him nicely and he'll probably let you"

I am impressed with one teaching aid, that of Granados, his falsetas just seem to suit me, they are done in very little bits, with a CD track and Tab for each. I have got on better with that than any other but they speed up quick!

In addition, I listen to flamenco at home, in the car and at work - the theory is that my brain gets so used to it that western music begins to sounds odd. I am listening to older stuff now, to get back a simpler style, to hear what is not played rather than what is. Montoya is a good source for this.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 1 2004 17:21:00

Patrick

Posts: 1189
Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Portland, Oregon

RE: Now I get it! (in reply to Merle)

Merle,

You are correct. All that stuff is junk. Just send it all to me along with those guitars you were supposed to send me as well, and I'll be sure and through it all away for you!

Pat

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 1 2004 23:28:58

Merle

Posts: 218
Joined: Jul. 6 2003

RE: Now I get it! (in reply to Patrick)

And, now the rosette decal on that second rate ukelele that El Zurdo sold me is peeling off!! :>0

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 2 2004 15:13:00

Merle

Posts: 218
Joined: Jul. 6 2003

Just for the record... (in reply to Merle)

to any potential El Zurdo customers, he sells high quality guitars, it's just me that makes them sound like a second rate ukalele!

So, get your orders in at LaFalseta.com, as these guitars are goin fast!

Have what you've allways wanted, a top of the line, high quality flamenco guitar, all at a reasonably priced range. All offers will be considered! Bring the entire family to the computer and pick a guitar out as a family! Your entire life will change...so...

DO IT NOW! DON'T WAIT! GET THEM WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! ;>) At LaFalseta.com, our customers come first!!

(now, back to our regular scheduled program)...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 2 2004 18:33:04