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Help! What kind of flamenco/palo is this?

Been meaning to start transcribing this song but the rhythm guitar is keeping me out. I would like to know what genre of flamenco this strumming pattern is (must be something relatively easy) so I can start practicing it, then implementing the solo on top of it. Thanks in advance!

30 Comments
2024/11/29
10:48 UTC

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How do you deal with long nails .as your work, study ,approaching others.

11 Comments
2024/11/27
14:00 UTC

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Tres Notas Para Decir Te Quiero Cover by Los Pajaritos. Hello everyone! I am an American flamenco musician from New York and am really excited to share my arrangement of this song I did with my new band. I love how the female vocals came out and would love to hear what you guys think. Thank you!

1 Comment
2024/11/27
06:21 UTC

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Kids today...

2 Comments
2024/11/27
02:20 UTC

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Hola

Hola que dice mi gente me gusta mucho el flamenco soy de México no se si alguien quiera ser mi amig@ tengo 19 años y me gusta Maki, los rebujitos y obvio Camarón

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2024/11/26
06:24 UTC

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Add to my record collection?

Hello, I would like any and all suggestions for artists whose work I can find on vinyl. So far I have: Sabicas, Paco de Lucia, Gerardo Nuñez, Vicente Amigo, Paco Peña, Manolo Sanlucar....

7 Comments
2024/11/25
03:54 UTC

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CONSTRUCCIÓN GUITARRA DE ARCE: CERRANDO LA GUITARRA.

0 Comments
2024/11/24
19:22 UTC

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Thats my cover of a flamenco songs i have 14 years old

3 Comments
2024/11/23
09:05 UTC

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Flamenco strings

I love Savarez Pink and La Bella hard tension Flamenco strings (plus they have the cool string beads)

But as someone who hates changing strings the D'Addario EJ45 are amazing! They keep their tone for ages.

Keen to hear any other string tips!

4 Comments
2024/11/21
07:40 UTC

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Current mod team is going inactive and reddit will likely set the sub to private without active moderation. We need some volunteers to take things over. Please reach out if you are willing to support the flamenco-family of subs as a moderator.

You would be added to r/flamenco, r/flamenco_guitar, and r/Flamenco_dancing. Activity is limited typically to occasional spam and off-topic removals.

4 Comments
2024/11/19
00:27 UTC

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Ultimate flamenco album

Hi everyone

My partner is from Sevilla and I’m looking to make a very special present for him this Christmas. We have been collecting vinyl together for the last few years and I would like to get him the ultimate flamenco vinyl album as a gift. I’m looking for suggestions. Preferably a female artist.

Apologies if this has been posted before I could not find appropriate answers

Thank you so much

14 Comments
2024/11/16
21:47 UTC

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Flamenco nails

Hey! I get a huge problem with my thumb nail .get broken every time . What should I do?

15 Comments
2024/11/16
16:41 UTC

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Farruquito is in Toronto

Spanish flamenco icon, Farruquito, Is performing with the Aga Khan Museum’s Duende Flamenco Festival at the Blumba Appel theatre in downtown Toronto for one night!

November 17th @ 7:30 PM!!

Get your tickets now before time runs out!

3 Comments
2024/11/13
00:34 UTC

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Smelly guitar?

Why would my new instructor, while looking over my guitar for the first time, smell the sound hole?

3 Comments
2024/11/13
00:11 UTC

2

Flamence dance lessons in Montreal?

Hello! Im looking to join a flamenco class this winter in Montreal Canada. I am a beginner but I have danced before ( tap dance, ballet jazz, dancehall, hiphop). Im looking for recommendations. Thank you!

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2024/11/12
00:00 UTC

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Nervous!

First lesson with a Flamenco Guitarrista from Seville on Tuesday! This guy is a SERIOUS Flamenco artist! I’m a guitar newbie, no previous guitar experience, and took my first lessons (classical, 1 hour a week, although my instructor had training in Spain) in April! I still feel like I know nothing! I’m also an old man, 66 years old, and just fulfilling a deep desire I’ve had ever since I was a kid! I explained that I’m a newcomer to guitar to my new instructor but I’m afraid he won’t have the patience to teach me once he sees how bad I am! I’m sitting here trying to learn stuff in this short period of time to be worthy! Any advice?

19 Comments
2024/11/11
02:38 UTC

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How to produce this sound?

Hi, I've recently listened to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJaThopTyJ4 and I wonder how to make this very first sound. I am not familiar with a lot of flamenco but is this rasgueado? How do I play this?

4 Comments
2024/11/10
00:06 UTC

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Thumb getting bruised/cut when strumming?

Just started learning Flamenco (from videos) after playing with a pick for 20 years. It feels almost like starting from scratch in terms of right hand dexterity.

I’m having some issues with the strumming techniques. On the upstroke with the thumb, I keep catching the skin around the nail and it is starting to really hurt. I am using a nylon string guitar, but it still causes friction on the skin.

Is my technique just off? I don’t have the long nail nor do I want to keep my nail long. Is this a requirement? Should I get some of those picks that loop around the finger? Or will I just get used to it with time?

10 Comments
2024/11/07
20:38 UTC

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Las Migas at LPR November 8th!

Feel the fire of modern flamenco with Las Migas at (Le) Poisson Rouge on November 8! Famed for their passionate fusion of flamenco with elements of country, pop, and urban music, Las Migas brings a fresh twist to Spanish tradition. For nearly two decades, this award-winning quartet has dazzled global audiences, and their latest album, LIBRES, captures a bold spirit of freedom and strength. With multiple accolades, including a Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album, Las Migas’ emotive, genre-defying sound is an experience not to be missed. Join Las Migas for an unforgettable night at LPR and feel the heart of flamenco. Grab your tickets here https://kyd.to/nvnljq57 !

https://preview.redd.it/hloylskig4zd1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a5af83af4a9acb48c0c35caba0cb116e5a209ad0

0 Comments
2024/11/05
17:57 UTC

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sloppy cover of Classical Soul by Oscar Lopez

feedback is appreciated, and if anybody knows any similar songs please say as i’ve been looking for more spanish guitar songs like this to learn

5 Comments
2024/11/03
00:17 UTC

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Why can't I just think of Soleá as 3 mesures of 3/4 with a remate added(Guitarra)

Honestly, since I've been approaching the Soleá in this way, it has gotten comparably easy to understand it.

4 Comments
2024/11/02
15:52 UTC

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I’m hoping someone can help me with this: sometime since 2005 I saw a clip on El PAÍS of a flamenco singer singing over her father’s coffin. It seemed to be improvised and was one of the most moving things I’ve ever seen. Any help in finding more information would be much appreciated.

3 Comments
2024/10/30
22:08 UTC

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Palmas vocals..

In absence of an actual singer.. is the shouts and banter of the palmas crew totally spontaneous or is there more to it? I love it and it just seems like they are cheering on their guitarist buddy..

3 Comments
2024/10/24
19:03 UTC

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Classical music in bulerías

Asians have the flamenco gene for some reason.

2 Comments
2024/10/24
00:05 UTC

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Flamenco Dance Intensive?

Hi Everyone, I'm currently in Seville and have been taking Flamenco classes here for a month. I've learned more here in the first two classes than I did in multiple classes and a workshop back in my hometown in the States. My mind is blown and I think I want to do some kind of intensive training here (6 months to a year) to really solidify a strong foundation. I'm a complete beginner to Flamenco. My dance background is mostly 10+years in Middle Eastern/Bellydance styles.

Has anyone studied at a school in Andalucia that offered intensive study and visa assistance?

Also am I crazy to hope for and try to achieve advanced beginner/low intermediate level within a year of intensive study here? With how much more vigorous the courses are it seems possible.(I was chronically ill for many years and am finally in recovery and I'm just feeling really motivated and so excited to dance again, especially with the energy here and how lovely the people are)

I guess it would just be nice to get some encouragement from any beginners since most of what I see is a bit discouraging."Flamenco is hard! You're already too old! You'll never be a good dancer."

8 Comments
2024/10/23
18:04 UTC

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Does flamenco have something more to it? A spiritual side?

14 Comments
2024/10/23
15:19 UTC

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The Power of surprise!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW0y0olGHPs&t=149s

At the end of this 7 min Tangos compas metronome it shifts out of compas into this really loud funk rock tag and everytime I'm deep in the zone practising it arrives out of the blue and scares the fucking shit out of me...

0 Comments
2024/10/19
04:25 UTC

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Need Help with Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs in Taranta Intro Falseta

I'm trying to learn the traditional Taranta introductory falseta where you rapidly hammer on and pull-off on the F# and G chords. Here's an example, from 0:07 to 0:19.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=vN1wJJrYhKc

My hammer-ons and pull-offs on the F# chord (frets 2-3-2-open-repeat on the 6th string) sound fine, but I'm having trouble on the G chord, (hammer-on and pull-off on frets 2-4-2-open-repeat on the 5th string).

I have my middle finger fretting the 3rd fret on the 6th string for the G, while I try the hammer-ons and pull-offs previously mentioned, while the other strings are open. The problem is that I keep pulling the 6th string down with my middle finger so that when I do the hammer-ons and pull-offs on the 5th string, that string hits the flesh on my middle fingertip as it oscillates and almost mutes itself, ruining the crisp hammer-ons and pull-offs I'm trying to achieve.

I tried to push the 6th string up with my middle finger to create more space between the 6th and 5th strings in order to mitigate this problem, but it's still happening. I also tend to pull-off in a downward motion and touch the fretboard below a string with my fingertip as I pull off a string, in order to maximize the volume of the pull-off, which often results in me muting, in this case, the 4th string as well.

I use La Bella Red Nylon Silver Plated Flamenco Strings 820, and I'd say the tension on these strings is about medium, if not a bit below.

Do you guys have any tips for me to improve my hammer-ons and pull-offs?

9 Comments
2024/10/17
19:29 UTC

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Drawing about flamenco

1 Comment
2024/10/17
15:32 UTC

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Soy de Australia y estoy interesado en la música de Paquito Jerez. ¿Podrían contarme más sobre su obra?

Hola a todos, me llamo Harrison y soy de Australia. Estoy utilizando un traductor para comunicarme, ya que no hablo español muy bien, pero soy un gran fan de la música flamenca y latina. Recientemente descubrí las canciones de Paquito Jerez como “Dos Veces Madre”, “Un Piropo”, “Pulsera de Pedida” y “Ladrona de Amor”, y me gustaría saber más sobre su carrera y su música. Estoy muy interesado en aprender más para poder utilizar muestras en mis propios proyectos musicales. ¿Alguien podría compartir más información o recomendarme dónde puedo encontrar más de su música? ¡Muchas gracias por su ayuda!

6 Comments
2024/10/16
11:49 UTC

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