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Designed as a comprehensive teaching set, this book/CD/DVD presents 42 solos, progressively graded in 6 levels from absolute beginners to more advanced, to suit players of all levels. It contains examples of eighteen different palos (rhythmic forms) of flamenco, with a wealth of melodic falsetas and rhythms. The music for all these is accurately written in notation and flamenco tab (cifra) in the book, and is also recorded on the companion CD. Juan MartÃn has succeeded here is showing how even music which is simple and very easy to start with can express the essential sound and emotion of flamenco, to build step by step the skills necessary for the performance of concert solos. Written in English and Spanish. The DVD contains over 57 minutes of solo music, and also includes introduction by Juan MartÃn and brief scenes of Andalucia today, which help to place this profoundly exciting and deeply felt music in the landscape of its origins.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
Living in Andulucia it is unsurprising that I have become interested in the music of the region. I read and enjoyed Jason Webster's 'Duende' but wanted more information about the music and, in particular, a guide to flamenco guitar playing. I bought Robin Totton's 'Song of the Outcasts' and Juan Martin's 'Solos Flamencos'. I have only just begun the former but can say that Robin Totton draws you into the world of flamenco with an easy, unpretentious style, great enthusiasm and an impressive understanding of the art.
'Solos Flamencos', too, has a clear and interesting introduction to flamenco and flamenco guitar playing techniques. The 42 pieces ( in standard notation and tablature )are divided into 6 levels and each level is prefaced by playing notes for each tune. These, in turn, are complemented by introductory words from Senor Martin ( what a nice chap he appears to be ! ) on the dvd. Each level, too, is prefaced by a list of techniques to be mastered before moving on to more difficult pieces. Added to this you have a cd which stands alone as a 'good listen' but which I have found enormously useful for those trickily timed passages.
It has been fascinating to use new right hand techniques - the thumb plays all strings, the little finger is brought into play, the guitar table is tapped....
'Solos Flamencos' is a thoroughly professional job and I recommend it without reservation. Over more than 30 years of guitar playing I have waded through countless instruction books. This is one of the best. Actually, I would make two comments. Firstly, when we can play all 42 solos we won't be flamenco guitarists ( you only have to listen to the old chaps around here to know that ). But we will have an understanding of technique and form and some really lovely pieces of music on which to build. Secondly, I would suggest that this book is not for absolute beginners. An ability to fret, barre, play finger style ( classical, fingerpicking etc ) will serve you well from the very first piece.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
juan martin has produced a fabulous book that will inspire the beginner and the more advanced guitar player.In this set you also get a cd and dvd.The dvd is great because it allows juan martin to show you just how to play all the 42 solos of beautiful music and he also gives you some back ground imformation in to its origins.The cd also reproduces all 42 solos for you to practise with.For just £15 this is outstanding value for money and i highly recommend it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
The music on the CD/DVD is excellent as is the presentation
of the different pieces of flamenco in the book. However
coming from someone who has only been playing for about three
months on an Acoustic guitar I can confirm that this is not
a book for beginners. The DVD has a few close ups and tunes
played at slower speeds but the for the most part does not
aid the student in learning how to play the pieces. No documentary is included only an introduction to each piece.
I was hoping to get a better explanation of the flamenco
style at the bost basic level but didn't get this.
However the Book/CD/DVD is excellent quality and value for money
of the different pieces of flamenco in the book. However
coming from someone who has only been playing for about three
months on an Acoustic guitar I can confirm that this is not
a book for beginners. The DVD has a few close ups and tunes
played at slower speeds but the for the most part does not
aid the student in learning how to play the pieces. No documentary is included only an introduction to each piece.
I was hoping to get a better explanation of the flamenco
style at the bost basic level but didn't get this.
However the Book/CD/DVD is excellent quality and value for money
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Guitar player wanting to try flaminco
I'm quite an experienced player but wanted to go further into flaminco for street busking. I found this book excellent for that and the music sounds lovely. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. R. L. Young
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amazing!!!! really good for guitarist who want to improve on their flamenco skills, but i wouldn't recommend this book for beginners, even the grade 1 pieces are hard. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Awais
Brilliant
A really great book which gets progressivly harder through out! i wouldnt recomend this book to those with NO experience at playing guitar but otherwise Juan Martin explains... Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2009 by J. Colclough
A very useful book.
This book contains short pieces designed to build up your finger strength, co-ordination and technique while introducing interesting and authentic musical ideas and giving you a... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2009 by 'respect real people'
"PLAY" NOT LEARN
In my eagerness to learn, I ignored the other reveiwer that said this book wasn't good for beginners. After all, I've been playing accoustic guitar for over a year. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2005
Just like the real thing
I've been to Jerez on a flamenco course and this is pretty much like the real thing - learn the tunes and riffs; and pick up the rest on the way. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2004 by C. R. Downing
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