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ecgfc
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Joined: Apr. 18 2007
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Input needed for novice
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Hello maestros, virtuosos,aficionados etc. I for one, learned a few chords as a child (by sight!) and was able to put them together to create some sort of sound in conjuction w/ arpeggios; boleros, decimas etc. I have relatives that play "requinto", again no formal schooling, they learned by sight or by ear , self taught if you will! I decided to expand my limited musical capabilities and started taking formal classical guitar lessons as an adult as I do not know how to reach music, nor I know the names of the chords. My dilema (or question) is: Should I continue taking classical lessons (pretty boring I say...theres' no "fire" in my opinion!) or should I continue to study techniques and tabs via video/ the net/self study/dvd's? Combination of all? My current instructor does not have a clue about flamenco, but have heard of PdL, also there are no flamenco instructors/players in or around my homewtown. I've showed him Oscar Herrero's Paso a Paso book (notation/tabs) and stated he was able to read it but unable to play it...understandable in my opinion as he plays classical stuff! Is it imperative to be able to read the classical stuff before attempting to play a simple "soleá" or should tabs suffice? What has been you guys processes? My goal is to learn some of the pieces for personal satisfaction for now until I can find a flamenco instructor. Gracias for the input. MR
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Date Jul. 6 2007 18:18:01
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Ron.M
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From: Scotland
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RE: Input needed for novice (in reply to ecgfc)
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nor I know the names of the chords. ecgfc, Neither did Paco Peña even after he had released his first fantastic Album! Sure, he knew the root names, A, B ,C, D, E, F, G and the minor and seventh forms...but didn't have a clue as to what the "funny" chords in Flamenco were. It was just " G", but like THIS... see?...(with either something added or taken away.) "Modern" Flamenco, you would probably benefit from an education in music and chord theory etc if you want to start composing and writing stuff down. But it's certainly not necessary to play Flamenco guitar. A better ear is probably better than an ability to read Tabs or Music IMO. Spend your money buying Flamenco CDs rather than Classical lessons. cheers, Ron
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Date Jul. 6 2007 21:14:25
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gato
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RE: Input needed for novice (in reply to ecgfc)
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No matter what happens or where you go or who you see, just keep that passion, and one day, you will look back and know that you kept it up and there you will be, a flamenco guitarist, wether you learn classical or not. That's all it takes, and it takes time, and a lot of work. We all have that in common. Sounds like you want it, and if you want it that badly, well, don't let obstacles get in your way........
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Date Jul. 7 2007 3:04:31
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Thomas Whiteley
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From: San Francisco Bay Area
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RE: Input needed for novice (in reply to Escribano)
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p.s. i-m-a is only half an arpeggio in my book One definition for arpeggio is, “The sounding of the tones of a chord in rapid succession rather than simultaneously”. While a chord is, “three or more different notes “. Hopefully, those three or more different notes will sound good to the listener! I call an I,M,A Arpeggio a “Forward Arpeggio”, A,M,I a “Reverse Arpeggio” and an I,M,A,M,I a “Full” or “Forward /Reverse” Arpeggio.
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Date Jul. 7 2007 17:29:51
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