An introduction to the Rondeña key and tuning. We look at what you need to know to become familiar with this great-sounding key - the tuning, the main chords you want to know, and the scale.

An advanced Granainas falseta by Kai that can be used as an intro or anywhere in your Granainas. Because it's Libre, there's no Slow/Loop version of this falseta.

If you don't already know this, you need to know this! Here's Part 1 of a three-part series looking at the scales you need to know to play flamenco. We start with E Phrygian, known in flamenco as Por Arriba. It's about as flamenco as you can get on a guitar, and a key that brings out the best in ...

Interesting compás variations are one of those things that make you sound like a seasoned flamenco guitarist. In this video we look at a few variations, or Compás Bits, for your Bulerías Compás. These five are relatively simple, so learn them all and pay particular attention to where they start. ...

Overview and review of the UAD Heavenly Plate reverb pedal. Since this pedal is advertised as a pedal version of the amazing UAD EMT140 plugin, I figured it should (Could? Would?) be the best possible reverb pedal for use with a flamenco guitar. But was it really a portable version of my favorite...

This isn’t a tutorial on how to play Granainas, but rather a look at the key itself. Playing with the chord shapes of B Phrygian opens up a whole new sonic palette on the guitar. We look at the most important chord shapes to get started playing in this key, which you can then use to play literall...

Part 2 of our tutorial for players who understand how the compás of Soleá works, but are having a hard time actually feeling it and getting it in their bones. We follow up on Part 1 by looking at how to feel the traditional Escobilla and falsetas.

This tutorial is for players who understand how the compás of Soleá works, but are having a hard time actually feeling it and getting it in their bones. First we look at how to hear the compás when working with compás apps or loops, then we look at games and exercises to get you really feel how t...

A great, groovy Tangos falseta that’s not too hard to play, this is a modification of a falseta that’s usually played in triplets, but here we’ve made it 8th notes so you can play it at just about any speed. Also great for working your thumb technique!

A traditional Alegrías falseta that’s a great one to know as you learn Alegrías but also serves as a fantastic thumb exercise.

A great traditional Alzapua falseta Por Bulerias that’s quite playable but also an excellent workout for your technique.

A great, groovy Tangos falseta that’s not too hard to play, this is a modification of a falseta that’s usually played in triplets, but here we’ve made it 8th notes so you can play it at just about any speed. Also great for working your thumb technique!

A great traditional Alzapua falseta Por Bulerias that’s quite playable but also an excellent workout for your technique.

A great, groovy Tangos falseta that’s not too hard to play, this is a modification of a falseta that’s usually played in triplets, but here we’ve made it 8th notes so you can play it at just about any speed. Also great for working your thumb technique!

A traditional Alegrías falseta that’s a great one to know as you learn Alegrías but also serves as a fantastic thumb exercise.

A great Bulerias falseta by Tomatito, this one’s not too hard to play. And it’s a fantastic workout for your thumb, too.

A great Bulerias falseta by Tomatito, this one’s not too hard to play. And it’s a fantastic workout for your thumb, too.
The 2-Feel video I mention can be found here: https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/videos/bule-2-count

A great Bulerias falseta by Tomatito, this one’s not too hard to play. And it’s a fantastic workout for your thumb, too.

A relatively simple and great-sounding Soleá falseta inspired by a bit of a falseta by Paco de Lucia.

A relatively simple and great-sounding Soleá falseta inspired by a bit of a falseta by Paco de Lucia.

A relatively simple and great-sounding Soleá falseta inspired by a bit of a falseta by Paco de Lucia.

A great traditional Alzapua falseta Por Bulerias that’s quite playable but also an excellent workout for your technique.