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Palmas - Overview

Here we look at a bit of technique for palmas and then look at the various patterns we use for some of the more common Palos, including Soleá, Sole...

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Palmas - Glossary Term

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Palmas are the handclaps that serve as the rhythmic backbone of flamenco. You'll want to practice your palmas as much as possible!

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  • Palmas - Overview
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    Palmas - Overview

    Palmas - Overview

    Here we look at a bit of technique for palmas and then look at the various patterns we use for some of the more common Palos, including Soleá, Soleá por Buleria, Buleria, Alegrias, Seguirillas and more.

  • Lesson 3 - Part 2 - Feeling Compás wi...
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    Lesson 3 - Part 2 - Feeling Compás wi...

    Lesson 3 - Part 2 - Feeling Compás wi...

    We look at how to feel the compás of Soleá before even picking up a guitar learning some palmas (handclap) patterns. Palmas are the original percussion instrument in flamenco and an essential part of the music and the culture.

  • Palmas - Solea
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    Palmas - Solea

    Palmas - Solea

    Start here for your palmas - this lesson looks at the basic palmas patterns for Soleá. Much of this will be the foundation for all of the 12-beat compases.

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