Issue 20 - December 9th, 2012

I would like to invite you to be part of this Weekly Magazine by raising questions and giving me suggestions through e-mail so this magazine can become a good material for all flamenco lovers, researchers and musicians. Enjoy it!

A.- Comments, Questions and Answers:

QUESTION: What is the difference between the modern flamenco guitar and the traditional flamenco?

B.- Videos of the Week:

1) Invitation to My Magazine

2) b3ths Fingerings - Preparing for Level 1 (2 videos)

3) Rondeña a Compás (4 videos)

4) Understanding "Gitanos Andaluces" (Bulería) - Interactive Videos (3 NEW videos) How to Hone the Rasgueos (4 videos)

C.- Video Recommendation of the Week:

1) Who is Rusell Ferrante?

2) Russell Ferrante - Keyboards - "Tips on Improvising"

A.- Comments, Questions and Answers:

QUESTION: What is the difference between the modern flamenco guitar and the traditional flamenco?

ANSWER:

Modern flamenco guitar means the creative innovations Paco de Lucia introduced in this field regarding rhythm strumming, improvisation, modern harmony applied to flamenco, new sound colors with new instruments, phrasing, arrangements and even the way to accompany cante which, by the way, generated changes in the way singers and dancers performed.  

Some specific examples, between others, are:

1) Playing a guitar solo accompanied by hand-claps or by other instruments

2) Making arrangements in such a way that  the singer would get a secondary role on a piece.

3) Creation of many right hand techniques.

4) Modern harmony development applied in a traditional flamenco context.

5) Changes in the morphology of guitar itself.

6) The creation of flamenco as an style and not as a folklore.

The revolution of the great Paco de Lucía is such that we can divide flamenco history in 2 ages: 1) The Pre-Paco de Lucía Flamenco Age and 2) The After-Paco de Lucia’s Contributions Age. Here you can see graphically the difference between both:  http://rdiaz.org/rdpacoart2.html

To have an idea about the traditional flamenco guitar masters like Ramon Montoya, Niño Ricardo and Sabicas, you can visit  the following link: http://rdiaz.org/rdpacoart4.html

In the modern flamenco style you can use many elements from other musical styles as well. The following is a good example: http://rdiaz.org/rdvideo462.html

Paco de Lucía’s made such a huge change that his technique and style is very useful and versatile not only in the flamenco field but in other musical styles.

B.- Videos of the Week:

1) Invitation to My Magazine

2) b3ths Fingerings - Preparing for Level 1 (2 videos)

3) Rondeña a Compás (4 videos)

4) Understanding "Gitanos Andaluces" (Bulería) - Interactive Videos (3 NEW videos)

1) Invitation to My Magazine

1) b3ths Fingerings - Preparing for Level 1

2) Rondeña a Compás - Interactive Videos (4 videos)

3) Understanding "Gitanos Andaluces" (Bulería) - Interactive Videos

3 NEW videos From Part 10 to 12

C.- Video Recommendation of the Week:

1) Who is Rusell Ferrante?

2) Russell Ferrante - Keyboards - "Tips on Improvising"

These 2 videos are a must for the ones interested in expand their improvisations skills!

1) Who is Rusell Ferrante? 

2) Russell Ferrante - Keyboards - "Tips on Improvising"

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