Flamenco Bass Method by Mariano Martos. Score

Description

Flamenco Bass method divided into four basic styles ''palos'': Rumbas, Tangos, Tanguillos and Bulerías.

The exercises are conducted in a progressive manner to assist in learning.

Practice of basic patterns of each style, at the end of the ''palos'' there are two “falsetas” from a well known tune or the author of this book to train the ear.

CD includes 94 exercises + 4 loops

Index:

Introduction, Teaching Method
Positions and directions on the instrument
Concept of structure and form
Harmonic and Melodic Analyses
Glossary, signs and articulations
Hierarchy of band members
1.Rumba
Rumba Rhythm Section
Basic pattern
Development of basic pattern
Scales
Traditional ‘Rounds’
Alternative Techniques
Falseta Limón de Nata (Vicente Amigo)
Falseta Tendé (Mariano Martos)
2.Tangos
Tango Rhythm Section
Basic pattern
Development of basic pattern- Silences-
Arpeggios
Scales
Traditional ‘Rounds’- ‘Cierres’
Alternative Techniques
Falseta Como el agua (Camarón)
Falseta Sólo quiero Caminar (Paco de Lucia)
3.Tanguillos
Tanguillos Rhythm Section
Basic pattern
Development of basic pattern
Carles Benavent style pattern
Rhythmic-melodic Development of the basic pattern
Basic pattern with harmony
Tanguillos melody
Falseta Como suena (Blas Córdoba)
Falseta Peroche (Paco de Lucia & sextet)
4. Bulerías Rhythmic Section
5. Bulerías
Rhythmic keys- accompaniment of basic rhythmic patterns-
Closures
Silences
Traditional ‘Rounds’
Traditional ‘Rounds’ on ¾ time
Scales –Phrasing-
Accompanying the Cante
Alternative Techniques- Alzapúa
Gitanos andaluces (One summer nights) / Bulerías Melodies
Falseta La Luz de mi farola (Camarón)
Falseta Buleriando (Moraito)

Notation and tablature
Spanish, English
A4, 72 pages