ISBN 9781513455709. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

These Juan Martin compositions are for flamenco, classical and any type of guitar players at intermediate and more advanced stages who already have experience of the instrument and techniques like arpeggios, tremolo and correct left-hand fingering, but wish to extend their knowledge of thumb techniques like alzapua, the many forms of rasgueo and flamenco rhythms such as rumba, virtuosic guajiras and the mysteriously beautiful rondena, dissonant and deep. If you master these 8 solos, you will be well on the way to becoming a concert soloist. Includes access to online audio. Estas composiciones de Juan Martin son para guitarristas flamencos, clasicos y de cualquier tipo en niveles intermedios y mas avanzados que ya tienen experiencia en instrumentos y tecnicas como arpegios, tremolo y digitacion correcta de la mano izquierda, pero desean ampliar su conocimiento de las tecnicas de pulgar como alzapua, las muchas formas de rasgueo y palos flamencos como la rumba, las virtuosas guajiras y la misteriosamente bella rondena, disonante y profunda. Si dominas estos 8 solos, estaras en camino de convertirte en solista de concierto. Incluye acceso a audio en linea.

ISBN 9781513455693. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

These Juan Martin compositions are for flamenco, classical and any type of guitar players at intermediate and more advanced stages who already have experience of the instrument and techniques like arpeggios, tremolo and correct left-hand fingering, but wish to extend their knowledge of thumb techniques like alzapua, the many forms of rasgueo and flamenco rhythms such as rumba, virtuosic guajiras and the mysteriously beautiful rondena, dissonant and deep. If you master these 8 solos, you will be well on the way to becoming a concert soloist. Includes access to online audio. Estas composiciones de Juan Martin son para guitarristas flamencos, clasicos y de cualquier tipo en niveles intermedios y mas avanzados que ya tienen experiencia en instrumentos y tecnicas como arpegios, tremolo y digitacion correcta de la mano izquierda, pero desean ampliar su conocimiento de las tecnicas de pulgar como alzapua, las muchas formas de rasgueo y palos flamencos como la rumba, las virtuosas guajiras y la misteriosamente bella rondena, disonante y profunda. Si dominas etros 8 solos, estaras en camino de convertirte en solista de concierto. Incluye acceso a audio en linea.

ISBN 9781513459240. 8.75x11.75 inches.

Classic and flamenco guitarists alike will benefit from these etudes as they bridge the gap between traditional mechanical studies and engaging practice and concert material. Although relatively short in duration, a few of these etudes could be combined in a medley to form an effective suite or set. In addition, fourteen of the twenty etudes are provided with chord accompaniment for harmonic analysis, improvisation, or performance with a teacher or second guitarist.The companion online audio for this book has been masterfully recorded by the author using a flamenco guitar to authentically render the typical picado, double-arpeggio, arpeggio-legato, and horquilla techniques as well as the quintuplet flamenco tremolo. Traditional classical elements like octave, interval and arpeggio studies are also thoroughly explored, with one piece in dropped-D tuningall with a flamenco flavor.In addition to accomplishing its mission of offering a fresh regimen of appealing practice etudes, the truly unique feature of this book is that everything from basic technique to exotic harmony and modal scales has been aflamencado or flamenco-ized. Towards that end, a comprehensive glossary of mostly flamenco terminology is provided along with standard notation and tablature for each piece. As a bonus for those new to the flamenco genre, or for the serious aficionado or audiophile, a generous Recommended Listening list is included. Practice-related quotations from prominent guitarists in various styles complete this exceptional collection.Includes access to online audio.

This book and accompanying video provide a thorough introduction to flamenco guitar. What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco guitar playing? How does one capture the real essence of authentic flamenco guitar? These are questions that Juan Martin, celebrated virtuoso flamenco guitarist and teacher, addresses in this first book of a projected three-volume series. The method is designed for the complete beginner and requires no prior knowledge of the guitar or flamenco music. It also provides invaluable insight and material for more advanced players who want to capture the essential sounds, rhythms and emotional power of true flamenco. The series begins with in-depth demonstrations of how the basic building blocks of flamenco guitar technique are used in actual flamenco music. The material then progresses to a detailed exploration of the individual rhythmic forms - the palos. In this book, the fundamental palos of Solea and Alegrias are presented to emphasize the basic rhythms and provide examples of falsetas - the melodic passages. Martin then shows how to apply these when collaborating with a dancer and singer. The music is transcribed in standard notation and tablature (cifra), and the online video contain over 3.5 combined hours of explanation and demonstrations. Provides a detailed introduction to basic techniques, using examples of authentic flamenco to show these techniques in action. Then progresses to demonstrations of the Solea and Alegrias, including music for the soloist and the guitar accompanying the dancing and singing. Includes access to online video.

Sole� is one of the oldest flamenco forms (palos). Falsetas and paseo from sole� are the best musical elements for flamenco guitar beginners. All the elements are traditional, transcription and variations by Eugen Sedko.

This is a flamenco guitar arrangement of Malague�a, a pianopiece written by Cuban pianist/composer Ernesto Lecuona. It was originallyadapted for solo Spanish/Flamenco guitar by Carlos Montoya in 1961 and is widely believed to have been originallywritten for the guitar. The fact that Lecuona wrote the piece in thestyle of Spain is likely what makes the Spanish guitar arrangement feel like itbelongs to the instrument. Anotherreason for its association with Spanish guitar is the fact that the main melodyfrom the piece was not Lecuona?s invention but was taken from the ?Malague�a? flamencoform, originating out of M�laga, Spain, in the 19th century. ?Malague�a,? andthe melodic lines associated with it, is one of the traditional styles of Flamenco/Andalusianmusic. This rendition is ?in the style of Sabicas,? a Spanish Gypsy guitaristwho is considered by many to be one of the finest flamenco solo guitarists of his time. Lecuona?sMalague�a is typically found as a solo piano piece in the key of C# Phrygian,whereas on the guitar, (as is the case with this arrangement) it isnormally arranged in E Phrygian.

ISBN 9781619115842. 8.5 X 11 inches.

Crystal Harmonics for Guitar provides the guitarist with practical advice on playing harmonics and how to perform them with a crystal-clear tone. The material also covers various notation systems used by composers and publishers and includes examples of harmonics from regular guitar repertoire. Natural harmonic pitches and positions (by string and fret) are presented along with right-hand artificial harmonic techniques. In addition, you will learn how to tune the guitar with harmonics and how to practice passages which include them. This book can help guitarists interpret harmonics and provides composers with notational information to facilitate the reading process.

ISBN 9781619115682. 8.5 X 11 inches. This 176-page book/online audio contains six full-length contemporary Flamenco guitar compositions by Ioannis Anastassakis, MA, best-selling Mel Bay author of the Art of Rasgueado and one of the few people to have obtained a Graduate Degree in Flamenco Guitar. Selections include Veridiana (Rumba Flamenca), Angelika (Granadinas), Maestro Serrano (Tangos), as well as 3 more solos based on the Flamenco forms of the Farucca, the Soleares and the Malaguena. Presented in standard notation and tablature, with extensive performance notes for each selection. Video duration 64 min. Access to video online.