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Join us this week for an exhilarating journey into the heart of Flamenco guitar with the Alexander Gil! In this special Two Week Intensive, Alex will dive deep into the captivating world of Flamenco, sharing his insights and techniques that make this style so unique and expressive.
What's On The Agenda?
- Rasgueados Technique: Unleash the rhythmic power of your strumming with the dynamic Rasgueados technique, a quintessential element in Flamenco music.
- Alzapúa Technique: Explore the Alzapúa, a thumb-led playing style that adds depth and richness to your Flamenco repertoire.
- Tangos Compas & Basic Falseta: Feel the beat of Tangos Compas and learn a basic Falseta to bring your Flamenco compositions to life.
Why You Can't Miss This:
- Expert Guidance: Alex Gil, with his profound experience and passion for Flamenco, will guide you through each technique, ensuring you grasp the essence of these styles.
- Interactive Learning: Engage in a lively session where you can ask questions, receive personalized tips, and truly connect with the Flamenco spirit.
- Community Connection: Join fellow guitar enthusiasts in discovering new aspects of guitar playing, sharing experiences, and growing together.
Timeline:
- Sign-Up : until Sunday, Nov 19th
- Course Period: Nov 20th - Dec 1st
- Optional check-In via Zoom: Nov 28, 10am PST
Assignments
- Practice the three exercises, record yourself, and upload an unlisted video to YouTube or Vimeo.
- Share the link for Alexander to review.
- If you have any questions, post them below!
More exercise and rhythms in the 2nd week!
NEW ASSIGNMENTS
LAST VIDEO
50 replies
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Hi, don’t think my last message sent, just need clarification on R hand position when striking strings, ie. angle of hand , distance of hand placement over strings etc, as i don’t seem to getting the motion correct, nor the individual finger independence, thanks Alexander, cheers Deb
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Hello, I'm Michael, an older student and beginning guitar player. This is a great 2 week program...just 2 days in to it and already having fun...
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Hi Alexander. Your videos were great. Here is a very short video showing my attempt at exercises 1,2 and 3. Have done rasqueado before but not the other 2 exercises. Only practiced for a few minutes before recording the video. Appreciate any feedback.
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Hello everybody!
I sincerely have to apologize for answering so late. I didn‘t know there were two groups for the challenge….
I will answer all your questions tomorrow for sure!
Thank you all very much for being part of the Flamenco Challenge! :-)
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Attached is a video of my Rasgueado, Alzapúa, and Abanico...Thank you Alexander Gil Alexander...
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Dear friends, please find login details for today's Zoom Check-In with Alex at 10am PST!
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New Assignments posted! 🔥
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Alexander Gil Hi Alex,
As we discussed during the check- in zoom, here is the score of Miller's dance arr. by Rene Izquierdo along with his video of the piece.
Would you kindly suggest Rasqueado RH fingerings and direction ( as a Flamenco guitarist) for measures:
15 thru 23
32 thru 34
46 thru 58
83 thru 90
Thanks very much for your help!!
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Alexander Gil I'm having fun with the exercises from video #4 and 5...If this thread is still active on Sunday, December 3, I hope to upload a video.
As we consider the next step in learning Flamenco, what can you suggest? What Tonebase resource? Or other resources?
Thank you
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LAST ASSIGNMENT VIDEO IS UP!
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And here is the recording of the Zoom Check-In:
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Alexander Gil Thank you again Alex for your wonderful guidance during this two week intensive. Hope to see you again soon on Tonebase to continue more on this broad topic.
Best regards,
Barney