How to string your peg guitar!

Here's a bulerias falseta I wrote that's almost all arpeggio. It's got that 2 over 3 thing where we play three note phrases but in 8th notes (two notes per beat), and it also has a few faster triplet arpeggios thrown in. It's a nice all-purpose falseta that will also give your arpeggios a workout.

Here's a great Moraito falseta por bulerias that also happens to be a great picado workout. It's not that hard to play, but it's definitely not beginner material. It features a bunch of little picado bursts, many of which start on one string and continue on another. Perfect for cleaning up your t...

Here are the most important and tricky bits to look out for as you jump in to Seguirillas, along with the one falseta you have to know to play. If you're not clear on how the compás works for Seguirilla be sure to check out the Seguirilla Palmas video.

Here's a quick rundown on what to look out for as you jump in to Guajiras - the important bits to get used to playing and to learn so you can get started and also recognize the myriad variations on these themes you'll hear as you listen to Guajiras.

You've heard Paco and Tomatito play this falseta, as well as tons of other players. It's a killer Alzapua falseta that starts on one. You couldn't ask for a much better Alzapua workout for your right hand.

Playing Compás as opposed to playing falsetas - one of the many meanings of Compás.

Compás as a measure or cycle in flamenco.

Stay in compás! What it means to be in or out of compás.

Use the capo to play in same key but get different colors from the guitar. With very special guest, Jesus Montoya! @1:29 Rocket El Tormenta Gitano also walks into the shot, but he wasn't invited.

Introduction to the Llamada in Tangos.

A technique unique to flamenco in which the thumb is used like a guitar pick to alternately strum and play single notes, usually with melodies in the bass.

There are a few different kinds of Golpe, which are ways to strike the guitar with your nail or your hand for a percussive effect.

Arpeggio is one of the central guitar techniques in flamenco

Introduction to the Llamada in Solea Por Buleria.

Introduction to the Llamada in Soleá.

Introduction to the Llamada in Seguirilla.

Introduction to the Llamada in Bulerias.

Introduction to the Llamada in Alegrias.

What is a Llamada? This is one of the trickier terms in flamenco, but you'll start to recognize them once you know what to look for.

Four Sevillanas in four different keys (E, A, F# and B phrygian). These Sevillanas are pretty advanced both technically and rhythmically, so you may want to review the Traditional Sevillanas tutorial before tackling this.
This one is in the Taranta key (F# phrygian if you're playing without a ca...

Four Sevillanas in four different keys (E, A, F# and B phrygian). These Sevillanas are pretty advanced both technically and rhythmically, so you may want to review the Traditional Sevillanas tutorial before tackling this.
This one is in the Granaina key (B phrygian if you're playing without a ca...

Four Sevillanas in four different keys (E, A, F# and B phrygian). These Sevillanas are pretty advanced both technically and rhythmically, so you may want to review the Traditional Sevillanas tutorial before tackling this.
This one is played Por Medio (A phrygian if you're playing without a capo)...

Four Sevillanas in four different keys (E, A, F# and B phrygian). These Sevillanas are pretty advanced both technically and rhythmically, so you may want to review the Traditional Sevillanas tutorial before tackling this.
This one is played Por Arriba (E phrygian if you're playing without a capo...