Abrepaso Flamenco presents their new flamenco music accompaniment series. Although many people tend to think of the dancer when they think of flamenco, the dancer is the visual representation of the beautiful and complex flamenco music. In our new music series, we celebrate the community and joy in making flamenco music in its traditional improvised settings.
In each 6-week session during our 2021-22 season, students will focus on learning a different element of flamenco accompaniment. Along with learning the techniques of each instrument, students will learn how to accompany dance and singing, and the myriad musical styles within flamenco. This series is great for musicians looking to expand their repertory and for students of flamenco who want to deepen their understanding of flamenco. Open to ages 13 and up. Students can take all the classes or the individual sessions in which they are interested.
Students will have the opportunity to be a part of the Abrepaso Flamenco Student Recital December 19th 7pm at the Beachland Ballroom. A $40 participation fee will need to be paid to Abrepaso to participate.
All classes Thursdays 7-8pm at Musicologie
$120/6-week session
Session #1
Sept. 9th- Oct. 21st (no class Sept. 30th)
Palmas - flamenco rhythmic handclaps
Compás (rhythm) is the heart of flamenco. It all starts with the shared rhythm, and we keep this rhythm with our hands. Students will learn the subtleties of the palmas, several of the musical styles in flamenco, and have the opportunity to accompany dance and guitar with the palmas.
Session #2
Cajón - box drum
Oct. 28-Dec. 11th (No class on Thanksgiving Day)
In this session, students will learn the various techniques of the cajón along with patterns used specifically in flamenco. This instrument was introduced into flamenco by Paco de Lucía just a few decades ago, and since then it has become a staple within the tradition. Students will have the opportunity to learn to accompany footwork and verses.
To register, visit https://musicologielessons.com/