This course is designed to unlock the challenging flamenco style for guitarists of all levels. Carefully graded exercises will present various Flamenco forms and techniques.

Special attention will be given to the strumming hand, to achieve the unique sound for which the Flamenco guitar is famous.
Various techniques like Arpeggio, Rasgueados and Pulgar will be explained and taught.

Agenda

Session 1:

• Playing position and hand positions
• Brief history of Flamenco and its origin
• Chord chart and tablature reading for Flamenco
• Flamenco chords
• One finger Rasgueado

Session 2:

• Music theory
• Three finger Rasgueado
• Solea
• Auydado

Session 3:

• Contentious Rasgueado
• Pulgar and Rasgueado

Session 4:

• Four finger Rasgueado
• Solea Remate
• Golpe

Session 5:

• Pulgar and Golpe
• A Complete Solea

Session 6:

• More Golpe
• Alegreas

Session 7:

• Pulgar and “ma” Stroke
• Tangos

Session 8:

• Rumba Strokes

Oucome

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Explain the various forms of Flamenco
• Feel comfortable and relaxed playing the guitar
• Read and comprehend Flamenco guitar chord chart and tablature
• Demonstrate various skills in both the fretting hand and the strumming hand
• Play complete solo Flamenco pieces using all the skills he or she has acquired

Other Information

Please bring:

• Nylon string guitar
• Pen and paper

No books needed – Printed materials will be handed out at each lesson

Audio files of exercises will be emailed to students

Rozelle Site, cnr Gordon St & Victoria Rd, Rozelle (in the grounds of St. Joseph’s Church). If driving, no entry into Gordon Street from Victoria Road. Last block on your right before Victoria Road. Pedestrian entry opposite Prince Street. Click on the following link for directions:
http://www.sydneycommunitycollege.com.au/site/203.

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. Courses are usually cancelled, when necessary, 2 working days prior to the scheduled start date.***Please be aware that you may be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.