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Volume 1 – Mastery of TechniqueHere are 16 sessions explaining and demonstrating how to practice and master the essential flamenco guitar techniques. You will learn how to develop your natural reflexes and train your fingers to move with speed, precision and the perfect touch for the music. Techniquesfor Alegrias, Tangos, Bulerias, Siguiryas and other forms are included: Relaxations and your natural reflexes; Relaxing the right hand; Relaxing the wrist and thumb; The Alzapua thumb technique; Speed without tension; Consistency of accent and tempo; Developing strength and endurance; The 12-beat compas; Using the 12-beat compas in Alegrias; Zapateado Elegante – a challenging piece for your repertoire; Tremolo and the effective bass lines; Tremolo study; The Juan Maya Marote rasqueado; The Guillermo Rios rasqueado; The Pepe Habichuela rasqueado and The 3-fingered picado and conclusion.Volume 2 – Soleares & AlegriasIn this volume, Guillermo Rios presents the quintessential flamenco form of Soleares and its cousin, Alegrias. He investigates and explains rhythmic structure, harmonic structure and compositional possibilities. With the aid of a specially programmed drum machine and the visual aid of a split television screen. Guillermo explains how syncopation is typically used, some of the choices possible in developing a solid melodic line supported by logical harmony. He seeks to educate and inspire and is successful in making Soleares and Alegrias accessible to beginners and professionals alike. He performs some of his own beautiful arrangements here as well. A booklet is also included.Volume 3 – “Toques Libres” – The Non-Rhythmic Flamenco TraditionIn an artistic and enormously informative program, Guillermo Rios takes us into the magic world of the “Toques Libres”. The absence of a metered pulse in these forms in no way limits their potential musical medium to serve the artist the fullest expressive possibilities. Malaguenas, Mineras, Rondenas, Granadinas, Tarantas are all discussed. The split screen increases clear views of both Guillermo’s hands and includes performances of his own exquisite arrangements in these beautiful flamenco forms.More FLAMENCO videos/tutorialsCharles Sedlak – Flamenco Made Easy – Worms – La guitare gitane & flamenca – Graf-Martinez – Flamenco Guitar Method – Graf-Martinez – Gypsy Guitar – Rumba styles of the Flamenco Guitar – Martin – Solos Flamencos – Granados – Flamenco Guitar Didactic Handbook – Gilmartin – Learn To Play Flamenco Guitar – Pena – Toques Flamencos (Music from the Student Repertoire) –