Falseta
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A Falseta is part of Flamenco
music. They are {[usually}] short melodies played by the guitarist(s) in between sung verses, or to accompany dancers. In a guitar solo, the artists play already created falsetas or improvise new falsetas which are then put together to form the whole piece. A falseta can be roughly comparable to an improvised lick in jazz or blues music.
and other palos
could be explained as one measure of 6/8 time and one measure of 3/4 time, although changes of harmony tend to accent the third and tenth beat, avoiding the Western Classical idea of downbeat, and therefore further obscure the listener's ability to sense the beginning and middle of the cycle.
[12] 1 2 [3] 4 5 [6] 7 [8] 9 [10] 11
The Siguiriyas
is the same pattern as the Soleares, but shifted:
[12] 1 [2] 3 [4] 5 6 [7] 8 9 [10] 11
Although many performers will count it as follows:
1 and 2 and 3 and a 4 and a 5 and
The Farruca
s, are 2 measures of 4/4 time, the falsetas each having of 8 beats:
[1] 2 [3] 4 [5] 6 [7] 8
Most other forms follow these two basic rhythms, though there can be considerable variation, such as in the Granaína
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Flamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
music. They are {[usually}] short melodies played by the guitarist(s) in between sung verses, or to accompany dancers. In a guitar solo, the artists play already created falsetas or improvise new falsetas which are then put together to form the whole piece. A falseta can be roughly comparable to an improvised lick in jazz or blues music.
Examples
The Soleares, AlegriasAlegrías
Alegrías is a flamenco palo or musical form, which has a rhythm consisting of 12 beats. It is similar to Soleares. Its beat emphasis is as follows: 1 2 [3] 4 5 [6] 7 [8] 9 [10] 11 [12]. Alegrías originated in Cádiz. Alegrías belongs to the group of palos called Cantiñas and it is usually played in...
and other palos
Palos
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could be explained as one measure of 6/8 time and one measure of 3/4 time, although changes of harmony tend to accent the third and tenth beat, avoiding the Western Classical idea of downbeat, and therefore further obscure the listener's ability to sense the beginning and middle of the cycle.
[12] 1 2 [3] 4 5 [6] 7 [8] 9 [10] 11
The Siguiriyas
Siguiriyas
Siguiriyas is a form of flamenco music belonging to the cante jondo category. Its deep, expressive style is among the most important in flamenco...
is the same pattern as the Soleares, but shifted:
[12] 1 [2] 3 [4] 5 6 [7] 8 9 [10] 11
Although many performers will count it as follows:
1 and 2 and 3 and a 4 and a 5 and
The Farruca
Farruca
Farruca is a form of Flamenco music, probably originating in the Galicia region of north-western Spain. It is a light form typical of cante chico, and is traditionally danced only by men...
s, are 2 measures of 4/4 time, the falsetas each having of 8 beats:
[1] 2 [3] 4 [5] 6 [7] 8
Most other forms follow these two basic rhythms, though there can be considerable variation, such as in the Granaína
Granaína
GRANAÍNA is a flamenco style of singing and guitar playing from Granada.Belonging to the fandango family of cantes, it was originally danceable, but now has lost its rhythm, is much slower, and is usually only sung or played as a guitar solo.The famous singer Don Antonio Chacón is attributed with...
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