The bulería that happens at the end of the Alegrías is known as the Bulería de Cadiz, because Alegrías originated in the port city of Cadiz, and the letras are very distinctive. As far as the right hand is concerned it’s just another bulería, but the melodies and chords are different than the phrygian bulería. In Episode 6 we look at how we get there, what it feels like and how it works in the context of the dance. As in all Bulerías there are a ton of options, but there are also some very characteristic things to look out for so you don’t have too many surprises.
Here are a few resources and review materials for you to look at as you learn to accompany Alegrías:
Accompanying Alegrías Cante - https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/videos/cante-alegrias
Alegrías compás - https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/alegrias-playlist/videos/alegrias-compas
Subida - Glossary term - https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/videos/subida
Soleá Survival Guide - See The Flip at 17:30 - https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/videos/solea-survival-guide
Bulerías compas - https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/experienced-guitarist-playlist/videos/bule-compas (this video deals with bulerias in a phrygian key, but the right-hand patterns are all identical for any key of bulerias)
Bulerías Palmas https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/palmas-playlist/videos/palmas-bule
Alegrías Palmas https://learn.flamencoexplained.com/palmas-playlist/videos/palmas-overview
Our Alegrías playlist on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/y5r37sjo
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