Flamenco4U

FLAMENCO GUITAR MASTERY 4U™

Be the flamenco guitarist you've dreamt of becoming, together with Ben and a growing community of flamenco guitarists.

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🔥 Master Alzapúa: The Secret Flamenco Guitar Technique from "Entre Dos Aguas" 🔥| (Lesson #9)
March 21, 2025

Want to play Paco de Lucía’s "Entre Dos Aguas" like a pro? In this flamenco guitar lesson, I break down Alzapúa—a powerful and percussive thumb technique only found in flamenco!🎸
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Flamenco Guitar Chords Made Simple – You MUST Know
March 2, 2025

Flamenco is about more than just playing the chords; it’s about making them your own. You’ll discover how to modify chords and strum from the 5th string to achieve that authentic flamenco rhythm. By the end of the lesson, you’ll expand your chord vocabulary and gain the confidence to experiment with your own style.
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Five Reasons You’re STUCK Progressing on Flamenco Guitar | Guitar Tips & Techniques
July 17, 2024
Struggling with a particular falseta for years or even decades is not uncommon for flamenco guitarists. If this sounds like you, don’t fret (pun intended)! In this guitar tutorial, I’ll dive into five reasons why your progress might be stalled and share steps to help you move forward.
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How to Play Entre Dos Aguas (Lesson #8) | The "Pinky Finger Killer"
July 10, 2024
In this lesson, we dive deeper into "Entre Dos Aguas," focusing on the extensive use of picado throughout the piece. If your fingers are starting to develop calluses, you’re not alone!
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How to Play "Entre Dos Aguas," by Paco de Lucía (Lesson #7) || Flamenco Guitar Tutorial
May 5, 2024
In lesson number seven of our series on how to play "Entre Dos Aguas," by Paco De Lucía, the jazz influence of the song begins to emerge. This jazziness, or even bluesiness, is introduced through the incorporation of a pentatonic scale into the second half of the song, which is in E minor.
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Learn Beautiful Rumba Strumming Patterns (Flamenco Guitar Tutorial)
April 5, 2024
If you've ever delved into flamenco guitar technique and rhythm, you'll know that mastering the compás of rumba is a cornerstone skill. Yet, no matter how you approach it, you may have encountered a common challenge...
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