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COMPÁS BITS - Por Soleá 8 - TUTORIAL
A compás variation for Soleá that starts on beat 3.
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COMPÁS BITS - Por Soleá 7 - TUTORIAL
A fun 7-8-9-10 phrase for Soleá, this is a variation of one of the more standard arpeggio phrases.
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COMPÁS BITS - Por Soleá 6 - TUTORIAL
A nice variation of the standard Soleá Escobilla rasgueado that feels just a little different.
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COMPÁS BITS - Solea Por Buleria 5 - TUTORIAL
A 7-8-9-10 resolution for Solea por Buleria that's all on the 6th string. I love this one.
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COMPÁS BITS - Solea Por Buleria 6 - TUTORIAL
A very cool traditional compas of Solea por Buleria that starts on 12. You'll really want to stay on top of your compás/subdivisions for this one.
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COMPÁS BITS - Solea Por Buleria 4 - TUTORIAL
A 7-8-9-10 phrase for Solea por Buleria that phrases in triplets, and also a way to continue the triplets through to beat 12.
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COMPÁS BITS - Alegrias 4 - Alegrias in C - TUTORIAL
I nice traditional 7-8-9 phrase plus a common turnaround that you can use just about anywhere.
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COMPÁS BITS - Alegrias 5 - Alegrias in C - TUTORIAL
Here’s a small detail that makes a big difference. It’s a simple concept - you’re basically adding one passing chord to your compás. But you’ll hear right away how it gives your compás a bit of zing.
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COMPÁS BITS - Alegrias 6 - Alegrias in C - TUTORIAL
Two related compás bits for Alegrias in C Major that involve that great thumb/index technique. I still remember how excited I was when I first learned these!
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COMPÁS BITS - Bulerías 10 - TUTORIAL
A fun and great sounding little Bulerías bit that uses a lot of that thumb/index technique Kai likes so much.
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COMPÁS BITS - Bulerías 11 - TUTORIAL
Three variations of a Bulerías idea of Kai’s that starts with arpeggio and then gets into some cool syncopated harmonies.
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COMPÁS BITS - Bulerías 9 - TUTORIAL
A fun little Bulerías bit that uses that thumb/index technique and also has a bit of serious syncopation (though we also provide a slightly less syncopated alternative).
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COMPÁS BITS - Tientos 2 - TUTORIAL
You can look at this as a short falseta or as another compás bit. Either way it’s a nice little moment that lands for a second on E Major, which is a distinct sound when playing Por Medio.
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COMPÁS BITS - Tientos 1 - TUTORIAL
A Paco-inspired bit of Tientos that can be used in lots of ways, any of which will retain that classic Paco quality.
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COMPÁS BITS - Tientos 3 - TUTORIAL
A classic Tientos moment that can be used by itself but also works really well as a Cierre for just about any falseta.
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Funk Up Your Bulerías Compás - TUTORIAL
Get comfortable resolving to upbeats instead of downbeats to make your Bulerías compás sound more modern.
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1 Unit of Alzapua - Bulerias - TUTORIAL
You can use the basic unit of Alzapua by itself to create some fun Bulerias variations and at the same time improve your Alzapua technique.
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COMPÁS BITS - Por Soleá 5 - TUTORIAL
A cool traditional Soleá variation, and then a variation of the variation, that you definitely want to know. Really forces you to hear the compás, too.
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COMPÁS BITS - Por Soleá 4 - TUTORIAL
A great Soleá Escobilla melody variation, this one is a bit tricky both technically and in the rhythm of it.
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COMPÁS BITS - Seguirillas 1 - TUTORIAL
A very traditional and common Seguirillas compás variation you definitely want to know.
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COMPÁS BITS - Bulerías 7 - TUTORIAL
A funky Bulerías compás bit that may mess with your sense of compás for a minute, this one also involves a thumb technique I don't even have a name for.
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COMPÁS BITS - Seguirillas 3 - TUTORIAL
A syncopated variation of the standard Seguirillas Llamada, this one's a bit tricky, but very fun.
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COMPÁS BITS - Bulerías 6 - TUTORIAL
A 7-8-9-10 resolution for Bulerías that can also start on beat 6 or beat 8 once you understand how to use it.
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COMPÁS BITS - Soleá Por Bulerías 2 - TUTORIAL
Two Alzapua variatons for Soleá Por Bulerías that are directly borrowed from Soleá.