Flamenco Guitar Method

Flamenco Guitar Method. (Volume 2). By Gerhard Graf-Martinez. Schott. Softcover. Guitar tablature. 136 pages. Schott Music #ED9395. Published by Schott Music (HL.49008402).

ISBN 3795755824. With guitar tablature. 9x12 inches.

Gerhard Graf-Martinez is a passionate flamenco guitarist and teacher. The wealth of his knowledge is captured in this two-volume work, which also reflects valuable experience gained from his activities as a tutor at national and international seminars and workshops. This is an excellent self-study course that includes many photographs, some to illustrate techniques, others of guitars, guitarists, etc. Self-contained chapters cover all basic techniques plus compás, palmas, nail care, and an overview of current guitarists, guitar makers, construction and sound of Flamenco guitars, etc. Volume 2 includes info on: Posture • The Sound of the Flamenco Guitar • Gingerlabelling • Rasgueo • One-Finger-Rasgueo • 3-Finger-Rasgueo • 4-Finger-Rasgueo • Continuing Rasgueo • Pulgar • Pulgar and ima-Downstroke • Pulgar and Rasgueo • Remate • Pulgar-Downstroke • Ayudado • Golpe • Golpeador • i- and p-Downstroke with Golpe • m-Golpe with Downstroke • The Rumba-Stroke • Tresillos • a-m-i-p-Rasgueo • Guitarra Flamenca • Guitarreros • Guitarreros actual • La Cejilla • Guitarristas actual • Unas • Palmas • Compás • Modo Dórico • Glossary, and more. Please note: The CD included with volume 1 (HL49008401) contains all the pieces and musical examples for volumes 1 and 2.