The Rumba stroke

Flamenco Guitar Method: Lesson 3

Although Flamenco purists don’t take Rumba seriously, I consider it important to explain some of its countless playing techniques. These playing techniques are not only effective, but also extremely useful for training and loosening up the right hand. The aire, i.e. the “pressure” with which Rumba is played, is very important. It is played a bit “draggingly” by many guitarists, particularly non-Spanish guitarists, so that ...