YouTube Video: “Rumba Flamenca” Flamenco Guitar Duo

On May 13th I gave a concert at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The concert was recorded on video for the most part, by one of my guitar students. This is the Rumba Flamenca and was originally recorded by the group Los Rumberos.

YouTube Video: “Sevillanas” Flamenco Guitar Duo

On May 13th I performed a flamenco guitar concert at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A student of mine was in the audience and recorded as much of the show as he could before the battery in his camera died.

This flamenco style is known as Sevillanas and is based on a folk dance that originated in Seville -- hence the name :-), as you will hear it is very upbeat and melodic, can be played purely instrumental or for accompanying the Sevillanas dancers. Three of the 4 verses or letras are recorded here.

I am accompanied in this duet by Ayman Amer.

YouTube Video: “Taranto y Tangos” Flamenco Guitar duo

On May 13th I performed a flamenco guitar concert at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A student of mine was in the audience and recorded as much of the show as he could before the battery in his camera died. :-)

This flamenco style is known as Taranto and is very moody and atmospheric, with great beauty in the melodies. Near the end is a switch to the form Tangos Flamencos which lifts the music out of its profundity into a more euphoric state.

I am accompanied in this duet by Ayman Amer.

YouTube Video: “Alegria” Flamenco Guitar

On May 13th I performed a flamenco guitar concert at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This video is from that show, and features the form Alegría which is very upbeat and positive. This arrangement features a mixture of melodies from various sources, Paco Peña, the Solo Compás CD series, some traditional material and my own improvisations. Hope you like it!

YouTube Video: “Romano’s Rumba” Flamenco Guitar

On May 13th I performed a flamenco guitar concert at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This video is from that show, and features the form Rumba Flamenca which is very reminiscent of the Gipsy Kings. This composition is by the French guitarist “Romano”. Hope you like it!

YouTube video: “Verdiales” Flamenco Guitar

On May 13th I performed a flamenco guitar concert at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This video is from that show, and features the form Verdiales which I think is very “flamenco” sounding. Hope you like it!

YouTube Video: “Guajira”

On May 13th I performed a flamenco guitar show at Dalhousie University in Halifax. This is a piece from that show, it is called Guajira and I am accompanied by Ayman Amer, who is off-camera but clearly audible.

“Invisible” updates to Live Guitar Tutor

Hello folks,

Just a note to let you know I’ve been rethinking the text copy on a lot of the site’s pages, and trying to come up with more effective wording.

If you have a minute or two, please give the pages a look-see and send feedback, if you don’t mind. Especially “Sign Up” and “My Guarantee”. Much appreciated!

Bob S.

Tags: ,
Posted in News & Updates by gtrman. 1 Comment

Submitting my site to various social networking sites

Yes, I’ve been learning how to do this during the past few days. The big reason is to let the blogosphere know that this site exists!

Dear Technorati, here is my claim token: PKAFZ9B2536K

:-)

I’ve joined the G4 Guitar Network

Happy to announce I’ve joined the G4 Guitar Network. The company is based in Australia, but has an international teacher base and student enrollment. In just one day I’ve received 3 inquiries and I look forward to their replies.

I’ll make updates on my progress, for those who are interested. Fingers crossed!

BTW, I’ve placed a link to the G4 Guitar Network in my “Guitar Sites” links section in the sidebar to the right.