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The Flamenco/Classical Guitar Tradition, Volume 2 (Book + Online Audio)
Advanced Techniques and Repertoire
by Corey Whitehead and Richard Marlow
Since the 19th century beginnings of the flamenco guitar style in Spain, the flamenco/classical guitar relationship has always existed; this 3-book method series—begun by Juan Serrano and Corey Whitehead and extended by Whitehead’s collaboration with Richard Marlow—is simply the first to point out and dive deep into what has always been a single cross-cultural relationship.

In addition to the unique classical/flamenco repertoire included in this book, the flamenco hi ...more
Product Number:
31005M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
212
Binding:
Perfect Binding
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
1-5134-7864-8
ISBN13:
978-15134-7864-7
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
9/27/2024
Since the 19th century beginnings of the flamenco guitar style in Spain, the flamenco/classical guitar relationship has always existed; this 3-book method series—begun by Juan Serrano and Corey Whitehead and extended by Whitehead’s collaboration with Richard Marlow—is simply the first to point out and dive deep into what has always been a single cross-cultural relationship.

In addition to the unique classical/flamenco repertoire included in this book, the flamenco history presented here is essential. It makes the origins of dozens of rhythmic flamenco song and dance forms crystal clear. Why, for example, does the Spanish word, palo (stick), continually pop up in flamenco literature? This book reveals that, even before the guitar was used in flamenco song and dance accompaniment, the actual stick from a butter churn was used to mark time.

Most guitarists are familiar with the CAGED guitar chord system, i.e., the use of the five basic first-position key/chord patterns to explore the mid and upper regions of the fretboard with or without a capo. Volume 2 includes a comprehensive introduction to fretboard harmony and explores the CAGED system thoroughly with standard notation and chord grids. Whitehead goes so far as to develop an entire scale system based on the CAGED concept. Imagine what that system might do for your intuitive fretboard knowledge and sightreading ability.

While unfamiliar with rasgueado (strumming) or alzapúa (“raise the thumb”) techniques, classical guitarists already have a head start in their approach to flamenco; good guitar technique is simply good technique in either style. Through its reasoned, progressive blending of history and flamenco/classical repertoire, this series removes the perceived barriers in thinking about and playing the two styles, revealing that they are truly one tradition as the series title clearly states.

To encourage better sightreading, The Flamenco/Classical Guitar Tradition series is written in standard notation only; each book includes extensive online audio tracks for authenticity and ease of learning.

Unit I, Part I: Fretboard Geography

Modal Scales on Each String (Whitehead)

The Chromatic Scale on Each String (Whitehead)

Triads and Inversions

The CAGED System (Scales and Chords)

Diatonic Major and Minor Scales

Scales and the CAGED System

CAGED System Modes and Pentatonic Scales

Seventh Chords with Inversions

Sixth Chords with Inversions

The Andalucian Cadence

Unit I, Part II: Introductory Classical Guitar Repertoire

Malaguena (fácil) by Francisco Tárrega

Rondena nueva by Tomás Damas

Jota Aragonesa by Julian Arcas

Murcianas by Julian Arcas

Unit I, Part III: The Four Primary Palos of Flamenco

Soleá by Julian Arcas

Seguidillas Gitanas by Tomás Damas

Colección de Tangos by Julian Arcas

Fandango Variado Op 16 by Dionisio Aguado

Unit I, Part IV: “Guitarra aflamencada”

“A mi morena” (Malaguena característica) Copla y acompanimiento by Tomás Damas

“A mi morena” (Malaguena característica) by Tomás Damas

Los Panaderos by Julian Arcas

Unit II, Part I: Soleá

Soleares por arriba (baso)

Soleá de Utrera

Bulerías por soleá

Unit II, Part II: Tientos and Tangos

Tientos

Tangos Extremenos

Unit II, Part III: Fandangos

Fandangos de Manuel Torre

Unit II, Part IV: Siguiriyas

Siguiriyas de Jerez

Unit II, Part V: Alegrías, Caracoles, Bulerías

Bulerías de Jerez

Alegrías de Córdoba (Mi menor)

Caracoles (Cantinas/Alegrías en Do)

 
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