[crobson12]

Hey guys and gals, my name is Cory, I am 16 years old and I live in Newmarket, Ontario Canada. I have being playing guitar for a total of 9 months, and I started playing Flamenco guitar in April. I started of learning Paco Pena's Rumba which was alot of fun, than I got really into Bulerias. Ever sense I started learning Bulerias I have been playing everyday for more than 5 hours a day, its amazing. And I am currently looking into buying a second-hand flamenco guitar. (used)

My teacher tells me I have a very good understanding of compas and I practice with the metronome regularly, although I find that playing with a metronome makes Bulerias sound more "Robotic", I much rather feel the music while I play.. But hey what are you going to do! So far the only thing that I have a great deal of trouble with is playing the falsetas with a metronome/palmas, I can play compas very well with the ticker/palmas but when it gets to the falsetas I can never keep it in time, I would appreciate it if someone can give me some suggestions with that !

Anyways, this is getting pretty lengthy, but I am very thankful I found such a website and I am looking forward to meeting you all!

[Payul]

Hi Cory,

Welcome to the forum!

Try to tap your feet with the metronome, and start with easy falseta's....

Payul

[crobson12]

Thanks Payul! Will do! Do you recommend tapping your foot every beat, or accented beat? Perhaps something different?

You have my regards!

[Payul]

In the beginning I tap every beat, and practice very slow.

When I know the falseta I mostly tap in 3's ( tapping every beat is very fast in bulerias)

I think at the end most people tap in 3s * ^ ^ * ^ ^ * ^ ^

But tapping in 2's or the accented beat is as good, depends what you prefere.

Payul

[dzakovich000]

Hi Cory,

Glad to have you! Flamenco can be overwhelming. Try to take one simple falseta at a time. Once you master little pieces you will have a steady flow of that feeling of accomplishment.

-Dzakovich000