In this week’s episode we look at the second letra of the danced Alegrias - how to get into it, the letra itself, and what happens after. The accompaniment of the cante is the same as in the first letra - you can review that here: https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/videos/cante-alegrias - but getting into and out of the 2nd letra is a bit different, and can take a bit of getting used to if you’re new to the Subida (speeding up). Also there are a few options after the 2nd letra so watch to hear the guys discuss what might happen next!
Here are a few resources and review materials for you to look at as you learn to accompany Alegrias:
Alegrias compás - https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/alegrias-playlist/videos/alegrias-compas
More Alegrias compás - https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/alegrias-playlist/videos/7-8-9-phrasees
Palmas:
Alegrias Palmas https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/palmas-playlist/videos/palmas-overview
Solea - https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/palmas-playlist/videos/palmas-solea
Our Alegrias playlist on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/y5r37sjo
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