Basic Flamenco Techniques

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  • Опубликовано: 17 мар 2013
  • Ben Woods explains how to do 7 basic flamenco techniques:
    1. 5 Stroke Tremolo (0:22)
    2. Picado (0:43)
    3. Arpeggio (1:03)
    4. Golpe (1:15)
    5. Alzapúa (1:50)
    6. Legato (2:22)
    7. Rasgueado (2:44)
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  • @Burrell19
    @Burrell19 3 года назад +2382

    * picks up guitar *
    * watches this video *
    * puts down guitar *

    • @illegallemur4024
      @illegallemur4024 3 года назад +30

      At that last piece with the finger snap. I looked at my guitar. My guitar said “no”.

    • @deonal
      @deonal 3 года назад +1

      Lol...😂

    • @simonkariuki1202
      @simonkariuki1202 3 года назад +3

      C'mon D-vo B, these are BASIC techniques hahahahah

    • @londonashley7422
      @londonashley7422 3 года назад +3

      im sitting here stunned into silence... yeah uh 😭

    • @merajhashemi1330
      @merajhashemi1330 3 года назад +6

      basic techniques :)))))))))))))

  • @richat1691
    @richat1691 9 лет назад +3203

    cant wait to see the advanced edition............

    • @nelsfreeman7465
      @nelsfreeman7465 4 года назад +18

      richat1 hahaha right!?

    • @JRV9113
      @JRV9113 4 года назад +28

      LMFAOOO

    • @garyflaherty8607
      @garyflaherty8607 4 года назад +2

      Awesome ha ha

    • @badhabits7452
      @badhabits7452 4 года назад +13

      richat1 😅 the comments on this video are so good and true, mostly..

    • @shinn631
      @shinn631 4 года назад +4

      Wait what....

  • @nourghazal296
    @nourghazal296 2 года назад +1527

    When I first watched this video 3 years ago. I was like "no way this is impossible". But today and after alot of practice, I know for a fact that it is impossible.

    • @brawnxbt2082
      @brawnxbt2082 2 года назад +19

      Bro 😭

    • @ydyd4410
      @ydyd4410 2 года назад +19

      Seems like you didnt practice at all for three years.

    • @nourghazal296
      @nourghazal296 2 года назад +62

      @@ydyd4410 seems like you don't understand jokes

    • @ydyd4410
      @ydyd4410 2 года назад +12

      @@nourghazal296 i understand jokes. Maybe instead of making jokes u should practice.

    • @nourghazal296
      @nourghazal296 2 года назад

      @@ydyd4410 Maybe you should shut the fuck up cause it is non of your business

  • @fadymedanat
    @fadymedanat 3 года назад +3176

    When is the version for humans coming out?

  • @saleh3843
    @saleh3843 3 года назад +2419

    This man very talented he gived me Inspiration to sell my guitar❤️

  • @ethan9476
    @ethan9476 4 года назад +581

    I love how he keeps on saying “basically just” and “a little”

  • @soniameh
    @soniameh 3 года назад +440

    As a classical guitarist I can say what looks impossibly hard can become easier and acchived with correct practice and dedication never give up and start with simpler things .... you cant play at such high level in 3 or 4 years it takes a lot of time

    • @peterking1270
      @peterking1270 3 года назад

      you're a sic puppy.

    • @mtmarrowthegamer6079
      @mtmarrowthegamer6079 2 года назад +5

      Yeah it's hard but you get better with dedication and hardwork

    • @beaconing7689
      @beaconing7689 2 года назад +14

      "dedication and never give up" well.. dude that's the hardest part !

    • @northernhemisphere4906
      @northernhemisphere4906 2 года назад +1

      @@beaconing7689 no ac also

    • @mississippijohnfahey7175
      @mississippijohnfahey7175 2 года назад +16

      You can get pretty good in four years though, so believe in yourself and stay dedicated. But also be aware that the people you look up to have probably been playing 10+ years

  • @dmildrum91
    @dmildrum91 3 года назад +585

    How many goats do i need to sacrifice is my first question

    • @da1315
      @da1315 3 года назад +5

      I bet China saw this video and they knew goat isn't the apt sacrifice

    • @MainMatK
      @MainMatK 3 года назад +7

      nope, you gotta go the the crossroads..

    • @xMilesxHighxClubx
      @xMilesxHighxClubx 3 года назад

      😂

    • @michaellatanada1173
      @michaellatanada1173 3 года назад

      Jesus LMAOOOO

  • @phoenixgierra6484
    @phoenixgierra6484 4 года назад +921

    Ok, I will go back to strumming the chord C now.

    • @25Pignite
      @25Pignite 3 года назад +34

      I'm gonna go back to the e minor chord personally

    • @abrarfaisalhabib5402
      @abrarfaisalhabib5402 3 года назад +25

      I am gonna go pick open strings

    • @not_vortx462
      @not_vortx462 3 года назад +1

      Boxer in the house lmaooooo

    • @MainMatK
      @MainMatK 3 года назад +15

      Oh yea, back to smoke on the water with one string.

    • @shiroumxm2052
      @shiroumxm2052 3 года назад +7

      i´m gonna play the first 2 bars of "nothing elses matters"

  • @pappeepow8985
    @pappeepow8985 6 лет назад +2965

    4:17 the only thing that i can do

  • @avinash4evr
    @avinash4evr 3 года назад +181

    By the time I learn all this , my hair gonna grow as long as his.

    • @jasonayres
      @jasonayres 3 года назад +5

      Well, the back and sides, anyway.
      And there's gonna be a few grey hairs among them, in my estimates.

    • @Cruxycream
      @Cruxycream 2 года назад +3

      ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ

  • @noodledude1190
    @noodledude1190 3 года назад +37

    4:12 That click at the end just rubbing salt in the wound 😂

  • @lukee_v
    @lukee_v 8 лет назад +3039

    Great lesson
    **cries in corner**

  • @hmmm6798
    @hmmm6798 4 года назад +1084

    Never laughed so hard in a comment section

    • @nicgibson13
      @nicgibson13 3 года назад +2

      This is the most nourishing comment on RUclips

    • @calebsully2588
      @calebsully2588 3 года назад +1

      Fr lol

    • @salahab0047
      @salahab0047 3 года назад +4

      BRUH SAAAAME

    • @Elkelbash
      @Elkelbash 3 года назад +3

      Oh my goodness same lmaoooooooo hahahahahhaa 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

    • @crossbrown2987
      @crossbrown2987 3 года назад +1

      I'm really dying here😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @diment0857
    @diment0857 Год назад +71

    RIP Ben Woods, your artistry will not be forgotten

    • @fleetwoodsoup7443
      @fleetwoodsoup7443 Год назад +9

      Bro whaaat? He passed away for real? :(

    • @Stonefalconetti
      @Stonefalconetti 3 месяца назад +3

      ​@@fleetwoodsoup7443 Colon cancer.... I remember like around 2021-2022 he posted a video on his channel (which he took down soon after) where he was asking people to pray for him because he was in a lot of pain..... I understood he didnt have long to go...

    • @NoahArk-xy2nb
      @NoahArk-xy2nb 8 дней назад

      ​@@StonefalconettiHe has a video posted from a month ago? Is this real? Or are you all trolling?

    • @zjow4755
      @zjow4755 7 дней назад

      ​@@NoahArk-xy2nbdo you know anyhthi g more?

    • @prodbymesa
      @prodbymesa 3 дня назад

      @@NoahArk-xy2nb Nah he died, his recent videos were posted by his best friend. RIP

  • @NitishShiggaon
    @NitishShiggaon Год назад +141

    Ben woods was a big source of inspiration for me to learn Flamenco. Thank you for your amazing music and all the lessons. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Ben.

    • @pj6996
      @pj6996 Год назад +12

      wait he died

    • @nueeardente4240
      @nueeardente4240 Год назад +6

      What the f...!!!

    • @nikolaresanovic8335
      @nikolaresanovic8335 Год назад +24

      For anyone wondering, Ben passed away in September (i believe), 2022. He was battling with some sort of cancer and sadly lost

    • @karelmartel4969
      @karelmartel4969 Год назад +6

      Oh man, thats sad to hear,, For sure Ben is making heaven a more beautiful place to be now,,, Rest and play in peace Ben.😢❤

    • @6079__Smith__W
      @6079__Smith__W Год назад +4

      Oh mate, hope his family and loved ones are well ☹️

  • @deonal
    @deonal 6 лет назад +3704

    ...back to power chords.

  • @NYCThrax1
    @NYCThrax1 5 лет назад +557

    I’m saving this vid for two reasons:
    1. To remind me of the complexity of the human brain regarding brain/hand coordination/communication.
    2. To have a good lough with the comments posted here by certain “mortal” viewers...

    • @ismaelharun2723
      @ismaelharun2723 4 года назад +7

      You know flam really is one of the most difficult techniques but it will freaking enhance any other style you might use or learn simply by knowing and being able to do even just the most basic tune. Don't be a pussy, step yourself up. I was push to do this at 13 and I sucked but when I finally got one song sounding half way decent with no mistakes it rocketed my freestyle and chord playing and especially riff playing. Now after 40 years of forgotten lessons, I have returned to learning and the thing I remember most are the flam. Well that and bloody fingertips. Lol.

    • @blardosplats
      @blardosplats 4 года назад +11

      Well yeah, everyone needs a good lough now and then.

    • @perseus31
      @perseus31 4 года назад

      @@ismaelharun2723 Thats True. You can be a half god with trying for hours and Just with tutorials and good lessons.

    • @Elkelbash
      @Elkelbash 3 года назад +1

      Saaaame lmao 😂❤️

    • @toz_dumann
      @toz_dumann 3 года назад +1

      having a lough, strake and ploying same time

  • @nueeardente4240
    @nueeardente4240 Год назад +9

    This video is the reason why I started getting interested in flamenco. RIP Ben. Thank you for the present.

  • @thehansoloco6733
    @thehansoloco6733 3 года назад +57

    me: looks at guitar
    guitar: looks back at me(breathing intensifies)

  • @BenjaminWoods
    @BenjaminWoods 9 лет назад +1464

    Please do not get discouraged, anyone can do this if you practice slowly, are focused and determined. Good luck everybody. -Ben Woods

    • @TheHenkka65
      @TheHenkka65 8 лет назад +9

      ***** Will do. I've been playing the nylon string for a few years now, and added flamenco techiques too. Altogether, I've played about for 35 years, mostly with a pick / combination of pick and fingers, so it was a tremendous effort to start playing only with fingers / nails. But I think I'm over the hard, beginning parts. Finally can consider moving on to making music too, with incorporating flamenco techniques. Thank you again. :-)

    • @humanbein9415
      @humanbein9415 8 лет назад +1

      +Ben Woods K. :-)

    • @samerallahham2182
      @samerallahham2182 8 лет назад +2

      +Ben Woods Thank you very much ben,I've practiced these techniques and got much much better, but can we get the tabs of it? especially the last piece
      Thanks.

    • @MayaAshAnimation
      @MayaAshAnimation 8 лет назад +49

      im discouraged as fuck

    • @humanbein9415
      @humanbein9415 8 лет назад +2

      +Maya Ash LMA!! I've bean playing guitar for years but am just starting to learn this style. I keep reminding myself of how hard playing at all was when I first picked it up. It was NOT easy, and took time. Looks like Im starting over. (This shit is crazy though)

  • @thanos5149
    @thanos5149 6 лет назад +1780

    Thank you for this video, now I'm gonna go sell my guitar

    • @MetalRiderPlasma
      @MetalRiderPlasma 4 года назад +29

      but you're The Great Thanos...

    • @sashatatrotzki9410
      @sashatatrotzki9410 4 года назад +34

      It aint easy playing guitar with 1 functional arm

    • @imaluis
      @imaluis 4 года назад +29

      I know its been a year but god damn this one made me laugh

    • @veritasastro
      @veritasastro 4 года назад +6

      I guess you would sell the half of your guitar.
      The another half of the instrument would be played by your one functional arm.

    • @dougramsey5573
      @dougramsey5573 4 года назад

      I just hacked all over my tablet. Classic comment. Thanks

  • @THCSKPERSONAL
    @THCSKPERSONAL 3 года назад +40

    This is a great video that gives a basic demo of all the flamenco and dare I say acoustic techniques you'll ever need. He goes pretty fast but don't be scared of learning them. Once you know the names of the techniques you can google them and find slower versions to help you learn. The important part is to practice as SLOW AS POSSIBLE EVERY SINGLE DAY. And just when you think you have improved and it's easy instead of increasing the bmps like most ppl will tell you to do, do the opposite, slow it down. Slow it all down. Keep aiming for slower, more controlled, more efficient. Speed will come naturally later. Essentially we are manipulating muscle memory to create a sort of "reflex", once you get it it's not something you consciously think about as you play but something you just feel and go forward with, this is what he talks about near the end of the video when he says "put it all together". Took me 2 years of slow disciplined, 20mins a day practicing to achieve all this. Good luck folks, don't give up! Great vid Cordoba Guitars!

    • @Goku17yen
      @Goku17yen 11 месяцев назад +1

      When you say slow, then slow it all down, could you give that in bpm as for some starting reference, like 60 -> 30 or even

  • @Crimson_626
    @Crimson_626 Год назад +1

    RIP Ben Woods......"I miss you brother, your music will live on forever" I miss you....Never forget about you!! God Bless you..Amen!!!

  • @ulasonal
    @ulasonal 6 лет назад +1263

    you lost me at 0:00

  • @sagarsunar
    @sagarsunar 6 лет назад +849

    The comment section on this video is a legendary joke book of the fellow strugglers

    • @tonybuschauer5983
      @tonybuschauer5983 3 года назад +5

      Seriously. Laughing my ass off at each comment

    • @hocuspocus3256
      @hocuspocus3256 3 года назад +6

      My attempt at any of these basic techniques is also a legendary joke book.

    • @MainMatK
      @MainMatK 3 года назад

      I had to watch video in slo-mo just to hear it!

    • @pranilbasumatary1151
      @pranilbasumatary1151 3 года назад

      sahi ho sahi ho 😛

    • @philhudson...5017
      @philhudson...5017 2 года назад

      @@hocuspocus3256 🤭🤣🤣🤣

  • @yungstallion2201
    @yungstallion2201 4 года назад +334

    Advanced lesson:
    Alright, what you're gonna want to do is take out your third hand and brush only the bottom side of the strings at a tempo of exactly 355 bpm. This shouldn't be audible and only ads texture to the wood while playing.

    • @CJS2203
      @CJS2203 3 года назад +4

      Your third hand 🤣

    • @sunilv148
      @sunilv148 3 года назад +2

      Third hand....
      Is it pp?? But not soo long man it will hurt...!!!!

    • @yungstallion2201
      @yungstallion2201 3 года назад

      @@sunilv148 yes

    • @yungstallion2201
      @yungstallion2201 3 года назад +2

      @@sunilv148 very painful

    • @sunilv148
      @sunilv148 3 года назад +3

      @@yungstallion2201 😂😂😅

  • @shane3261
    @shane3261 2 года назад +10

    Thank you to all commentators. I haven't had such a good laugh in a long time. Just humorous reality checkers here Ben. You're a great player. Thank you for this great tutorial.

  • @BenjaminWoods
    @BenjaminWoods 8 лет назад +1972

    Ben Woods here, please let me chime in everybody. To all the people that complain that this is not 'basic' or that I'm showing off... I'm not showing off, I'm simply showing - I'm sharing my knowledge. As the title says; "Basic Flamenco Techniques". Not beginning techniques, not easy-beginner techniques. These are the basic building blocks of Flamenco guitar playing... the common techniques involved in Flamenco guitar playing. Before you can play Flamenco, you need to have a mastery of these. Flamenco is a language and these techniques are like words you need to form ideas. Yes they are difficult, Flamenco itself is extremely hard. Practice slowly. And to those of you that say I'm going through it too fast? Rewind and play again as needed, its a video. Also now youtube has the option to slow down this video (hit the gear icon). I hope this helps with your frustration. -Ben Woods

    • @ASQUITHZ9
      @ASQUITHZ9 8 лет назад +4

      Hi Ben what make and tension are those strings? Many thanks for your wonderful film.... Jonathan

    • @13opacus
      @13opacus 8 лет назад +26

      I'd agree with you Ben, these are the basic building blocks of flamenco and after twenty years I still struggle but I try :)

    • @juanozamiz1457
      @juanozamiz1457 7 лет назад +6

      Dude, it was really helpful! Thanks!

    • @davidcayden
      @davidcayden 7 лет назад +2

      thanks Ben. I love your style..

    • @Yu2Kal
      @Yu2Kal 7 лет назад +4

      Awesome video, thanks for sharing, fuck the haters

  • @dburnmusic
    @dburnmusic 4 года назад +206

    Wanted to learn flamenco styled playing. After watching this, I think it's safe to say
    I'll be going back and sticking to my twinkle twinkle little star songs.

    • @maxstirner8717
      @maxstirner8717 3 года назад +15

      Hey, Mozart wrote that one... so if you think about it, you already nailed the classical era🤣

  • @lushkordz6643
    @lushkordz6643 2 года назад +1

    wooow finally after 20 yrs i found a Flamenco teacher (i play Jazz Fusion/Funk/RnB)
    (no need to go to live in Spain in Andalusia 4 a couple of yrs) 🏯🏯🏯
    it's amazing what flamenco playas are able to do with just a guitar 💪🔥💪

  • @mannyblanco2779
    @mannyblanco2779 Год назад +5

    RIP Ben Woods, he was so amazing 🙏

  • @apexwindowcleaningservices4457
    @apexwindowcleaningservices4457 7 лет назад +424

    Ben is right these are all the techniques needed. All you have to do to get as good as Ben is, practice 18 hours a day for the next 87945 years. It's almost too easy.

    • @mujikFreak
      @mujikFreak 7 лет назад +1

      Work while you work; play while you play, Apex Window Cleaning Services :-D

    • @AmbeamTM
      @AmbeamTM 5 лет назад +5

      I've taught a lot of people. From my experience I'd say all you really need for mastery is one or two hours a week and between 7 and 15 years depending on your mind (eg age, have you learned another instrument etc). The times passing anyway. You might as well.
      You'll find after the first 2-3 years the practise gets a lot easier. It's much more fun when you can do a little.

    • @yvanitawielinga6644
      @yvanitawielinga6644 5 лет назад +1

      Ha Ha Ha!

    • @parityviolation968
      @parityviolation968 5 лет назад +5

      @@AmbeamTM 15 years ?!? .... nobody is that patient, sorry ^^ ... I got my picado going like Ben after quite a few hours of practice over a weekend on a single string, after a couple of weekends across strings and after a couple of months I solidified the muscle memory, so that I didn't need to warm up my fingers for minutes to get the speed... I think that everything is about the appropriate choice of practice... My thumb work is quite poor, because I never made the effort to find the best practice routines for me... But I'm sure, it be doable in less than 7 to 15 years^^, if I truly put my mind to it.

    • @AmbeamTM
      @AmbeamTM 5 лет назад +3

      @@parityviolation968 yeah! To be clear youll be pretty good after only a couple of years, less if you put the time into practise. But we're talking about mastery rather than competency.
      People often take this tack for some reason. The idea you need to be patient to wait 10 years is flawed. Just dont stop playing. The time will take care of itself. And after it has I put money on your thumb work being excellent.
      Im all for distracted practise. Its what adverts are for.

  • @karlabid2016
    @karlabid2016 8 лет назад +572

    These techniques seem to be pretty easy to do, what i'm having trouble is with the F chord.

  • @tarashil9708
    @tarashil9708 3 года назад +11

    feels like you had a friend at school who was good at something and you wanted to get taught, and he said "oh it's so easy, just do it like this"

  • @khakuda
    @khakuda 3 года назад +1

    Ben Woods is crazy good. Look his other videos up on RUclips

  • @sporecat7710
    @sporecat7710 4 года назад +733

    This guy could probably knock someone out by flicking them lol

  • @raulcab.672
    @raulcab.672 5 лет назад +306

    No one has explored the potential of the guitar as flamenco players through history

  • @laughingachilles
    @laughingachilles 2 года назад +3

    I am an experienced guitarist. I started as a kid with simple acoustic stuff and then moved on in my teens to the typical rock and metal. I went on to classical guitar because I loved the style and music. I mention all of this to demonstrate I have a good background in the instrument. So when I say this is without a doubt the best video I have ever seen in regards to the basics of the flamenco style I want it to be taken in the context of my past experience.
    Don't get me wrong I am not a professional musician, but honestly this is one of the best videos I have seen on flamenco technique and I don't understand why so many people find it confusing. Maybe they are new or they are unwilling to practice as this instruction is simple to follow. I have really gotten into flamenco during the lockdown and this video has helped me to understand the technique in a way that few other videos have managed.
    Thank you to the man in the video.

  • @chasko9372
    @chasko9372 3 года назад +4

    Thanks this was the motivation I needed to go back to studying

  • @dewinmoonl
    @dewinmoonl 8 лет назад +354

    help!
    i started following your instructions by playing alongside this video
    now my guitar is on fire
    que hago?

  • @Rendydany
    @Rendydany 8 лет назад +301

    my nose is bleeding by imagining the advanced

  • @xmun0360
    @xmun0360 2 года назад +2

    To every person complaining about the difficulty: If your're not willing to put in the practice, that's your problem. Learning an instrument is difficult. If your're not willing to be diligent with your practice, then maybe it's not for you.

  • @NIIXXTREME
    @NIIXXTREME Год назад

    You my brother, are brilliant. A true virtuoso! The world lost a great, beautiful mind and a brilliant virtuoso when we lost you. I am in total awe and respect brother, respect always and forever

  • @MAGINX
    @MAGINX 4 года назад +2585

    Lets start with the basics...lets play mozarts 7th symphony with only your thumb

    • @stephanoscharalambous3
      @stephanoscharalambous3 4 года назад +14

      @@soto.guitarraflamenca Baxter, you know I don't speak Spanish

    • @soto.guitarraflamenca
      @soto.guitarraflamenca 4 года назад +5

      Stephanos Charalambous he has subtitles!!

    • @leodesigns2798
      @leodesigns2798 4 года назад +1

      @@soto.guitarraflamenca he is not the best not even close .. im 20yo from algeria and i can do better

    • @Hanzfox
      @Hanzfox 4 года назад +13

      @@leodesigns2798 good for you

    • @nathanielnicholi2985
      @nathanielnicholi2985 3 года назад +13

      @@leodesigns2798 that's ben woods. He does a metallica song version in flamenco. Can you really do better😒. Seems DUBIOUS

  • @HapticGamerHD
    @HapticGamerHD 5 лет назад +136

    I was feeling hopeless after watching this, until I read the comments 😂

  • @danielmiddleman8613
    @danielmiddleman8613 3 года назад +5

    This video is intimidating and inspiring at the
    same time. I definitely want to see more of
    Ben's playing. I've been wanting to learn some
    flamenco techniques for quite awhile. Now I
    just need to get some acrylic nails.

  • @hachibahn8844
    @hachibahn8844 6 месяцев назад

    wow ! I have a flamenco guitar, cant play it but it is a work of art...made in Spain, out of Sycamore of all things. Apparently it was traditional for the Gypsies (i hope that is not a racisit term, if so apologies) to use any wood they could find for the guitars and sycamore is a common species. It is blond blonde, quality every bit as good as my Martins. Love it. I did have a video years ago and learned a few licks, I remember palming it in a percussive fashion. Cant wait to learn some techniques. So sad that Ben is gone, I was lucky to have survived cancer, so sad, RIP Ben, you are missed. take care everyone.

  • @albertkofie8435
    @albertkofie8435 5 лет назад +671

    😊I'll just stick to cleaning my guitar

  • @vibefrequencyable
    @vibefrequencyable 6 лет назад +1248

    yes but can he do smoke on the water?

    • @user-zg2xv3wg4p
      @user-zg2xv3wg4p 5 лет назад +38

      Just if you are between two waters

    • @xmarine76
      @xmarine76 5 лет назад +15

      @@user-zg2xv3wg4p I see what you did there ... clever lol

    • @pp4559
      @pp4559 4 года назад +34

      he can probably do smoke on water on 2 diferent guitars at the same time while on an unicycle

    • @Dale_V
      @Dale_V 4 года назад +2

      I doubt if he can play the beginning to Purple Haze...kinda tough😁

    • @PauloDuarteAnadia
      @PauloDuarteAnadia 4 года назад

      @@pp4559 hahahaha true

  • @duckseverywhere8119
    @duckseverywhere8119 4 года назад +3

    As someone looking to get into this style of music, this is a great overview of these techniques. Thanks!

  • @Bryman5000
    @Bryman5000 Год назад +2

    Thank you. I’m learning from scratch and am noticeably missing technique. I’m playing by ear and I’m getting good but knowing what I’m supposed to be doing is gonna take me miles. Thank you again. I’ve been looking for this kinda video for a year

  • @randomperson-nl8op
    @randomperson-nl8op 7 лет назад +2469

    me and you have different meanings of basic techniques

    • @margotcosmedy103
      @margotcosmedy103 7 лет назад +1

      KRAXXI sHORTY m

    • @Klazyo
      @Klazyo 7 лет назад +1

      xd agree

    • @Guillermo-jp6db
      @Guillermo-jp6db 7 лет назад +2

      ha ha hasta ha hasta xD

    • @Shoto519
      @Shoto519 7 лет назад +14

      He nailed the basic, dont expect to be that fast, just work on it slowly. he just displayed how it sound when mastered the basic. Many "basic" can sound advance behind a master guitarist :)

    • @anishpallathukalayil8921
      @anishpallathukalayil8921 7 лет назад +16

      I think it's just that you can't differentiate from 'basic' and 'beginner'.

  • @wasifuddowlah4986
    @wasifuddowlah4986 9 лет назад +1602

    WHAT THE BASIC FUCK HELL WAS THAT!!!!

    • @dawgyv72
      @dawgyv72 9 лет назад +15

      wasif ud dowlah They are the basic techniques, but that doesn't mean you can't learn to do these slow and work up to his speed.

    • @wasifuddowlah4986
      @wasifuddowlah4986 9 лет назад +11

      dawgyv72
      its gonna take a LOT of time to work up

    • @hellNo116
      @hellNo116 9 лет назад +7

      wasif ud dowlah like everything in guitar i guess. i am still working alternate picking to exist 160 3 months before the second year in is closed and thats with a pick

    • @NerdGlassGamingPA
      @NerdGlassGamingPA 9 лет назад +4

      wasif ud dowlah Think about it bro . These are just the basic stuff. Go learn and come back for the real thing :D

    • @wasifuddowlah4986
      @wasifuddowlah4986 9 лет назад +6

      Emrah Ekinci
      IFKR?? R.I.P my fingers...lol

  • @kyeparry
    @kyeparry Год назад +3

    Thank you for this video. My guitar is now in 9 pieces and living in a bin 👍

  • @JohnRaraAvis
    @JohnRaraAvis 4 года назад +6

    Im playing guitar for couple of years and trying to push myself to learn flamenco guitar. With this video and those techniques I certain that I will learn this flaming style!!! :) Thank you.

    • @weskinjames4633
      @weskinjames4633 Год назад

      how did it go?

    • @JohnRaraAvis
      @JohnRaraAvis Год назад +3

      @@weskinjames4633 I using this technique a lot :) thank you 🙏

  • @1scott921
    @1scott921 6 лет назад +651

    If this was a basic scuba diving lesson it would go something like: "All right, you'll learn how to dive no problem, just watch and learn from this submarine."

    • @kevinpatrick4670
      @kevinpatrick4670 6 лет назад +7

      INGENIOUS RESPONSE!!!!!😲

    • @imod5
      @imod5 4 года назад

      Only thing is this is not a lesson or a tutorial. It is just an illustration of these guitar techniques and how they are done. Nowhere does he say that you will learn how to do them or play the guitar.

    • @TheFreekill17
      @TheFreekill17 4 года назад +3

      @@imod5 do you feel better now?

    • @roachdoggjr1940
      @roachdoggjr1940 4 года назад +1

      The biggest mistake you can make is assuming that talented people are not like you.

    • @mrq2125
      @mrq2125 4 года назад

      almost cried laughing 😂

  • @davidho1258
    @davidho1258 8 лет назад +213

    I can snap my fingers at the end... I think I'm about halfway there.

  • @kxngfrxsty
    @kxngfrxsty 2 года назад +1

    I picked up an acoustic and got finger style down in about a month. I will be using this video for the next month or so I imagine to do the same thing. :) Thank you for explaining these techniques in great detail! 🙏🖤

  • @Jsmashfq
    @Jsmashfq 3 года назад +24

    "Hi there my name is Ben Woods and I want to show you something that you can never do" correct intro!

  • @jimbow56
    @jimbow56 7 лет назад +25

    You just crushed my hopes
    of ever playing this style! I'll just sit over here and watch.

  • @Meyour67120
    @Meyour67120 6 лет назад +56

    To all beginners who are really motived to learn : download the video, then cut it part by part and slow it down. The watch the finger's mouvement.
    It's what i'll do

    • @ronaldmunoz2411
      @ronaldmunoz2411 4 года назад +8

      How's it working for you?

    • @asii97
      @asii97 4 года назад +40

      @@ronaldmunoz2411 some say he slowed it down enough that he got teleported to the shadow realm

    • @leonss2356
      @leonss2356 4 года назад +4

      @@asii97 rofl

    • @nemchtawmn7561
      @nemchtawmn7561 4 года назад +12

      @@asii97 I think this guy nailed flamenca so hard he converted into a guitar and as u might know guitars can't use keyboards ,therefore he didnt reply . But it's just a theory , a GAME THEORY.

    • @altergrass9411
      @altergrass9411 4 года назад

      already did yesterday before finding this comment😀

  • @cynthiaguy8818
    @cynthiaguy8818 Год назад

    Wow, what a great musician and teacher. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. Peace and Much Love and Happiness to us all. ❤🎸

  • @mikefinley4367
    @mikefinley4367 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent demo of techniques. Appreciate you sharing & posting.

  • @Adlou
    @Adlou 8 лет назад +34

    Beautiful playing! After 17 years playing guitar I've just started to learn classical & flamenco. its almost like starting afresh!

    • @TheHenkka65
      @TheHenkka65 8 лет назад +2

      Adam Lewis I KNow! I've played for about 25 years, and then picked up flamenco and nylon string. And believe me, I felt really lame at first, but was determined to go on and progress. Now I'm already enjoying it too. :-)

    • @TommyLourdesMusic
      @TommyLourdesMusic 8 лет назад +6

      +Adam Lewis hey guys! I like you guys after 25 years of writing songs using the basic first position chords, the occasional drop D, and power chords with distortion I simply got tired of myself - even playing live was becoming a bore, and I just wasn't feeling it. Bands simply cannot be relied upon, so I came here to YT to find new ways of expression. Flamenco seems very advanced with the right hand stuff but I feel like I am learning a brand new instrument with percussive techniques, and flamenco.. glad to see I am not the only one!
      Oh, and I don't know how I ever got on without a loop pedal before - that thing is life changing!

    • @YouSuckDeep
      @YouSuckDeep 7 лет назад

      That's what I had with playing with plectrum lelz

  • @FerMarzz
    @FerMarzz 4 года назад +258

    1. 5 Stroke Tremolo (0:22)
    2. Picado (0:43)
    3. Arpeggio (1:03)
    4. Golpe (1:15)
    5. Alzapúa (1:50)
    6. Legato (2:22)
    7. Rasgueado (2:44)

    • @MiloMcCarthyMusic
      @MiloMcCarthyMusic 3 года назад +12

      Thanks, not like it’s in the description or anything

    • @Targon999
      @Targon999 3 года назад +3

      as if anyone under mega pro level is gonna need this

  • @musicnevinnomyssk
    @musicnevinnomyssk 3 года назад

    Отличная техника! Получил огромное удовольствие от просмотра, спасибо! Руки сразу потянулись к гитаре.

  • @ZuluFoxtrot93
    @ZuluFoxtrot93 3 года назад +2

    I'm so glad I came to the comment section, I was wondering if anyone else was having trouble following along.

  • @gimmeagig
    @gimmeagig 9 лет назад +44

    I'm a bass player and this clip makes me want to look for a nylon string guitar. I'm almost 60 and I wish youtube had been around when I was younger.

    • @callingkane
      @callingkane 9 лет назад +3

      I would make you younger if I could my friend!! Im 22!

    • @musingsofajay387
      @musingsofajay387 9 лет назад +11

      your musician inside of you keeps you young. do it!!

    • @callingkane
      @callingkane 9 лет назад +3

      MusingsofaJay You right, age dont matter!

    • @jamessakimae9655
      @jamessakimae9655 9 лет назад +3

      I'm a bass player as well and playing a nylon guitar is really comfortable

    • @SWIFTzTrigger
      @SWIFTzTrigger 9 лет назад

      gimmeagig You have many transferable skills and a lot of experience with a guitar anyways, the transition will only require some work in some of the techniques and for you to practice it.

  • @Leo-pd8ww
    @Leo-pd8ww 8 лет назад +23

    When Ben Woods says something is "hard" or "takes lots of practice", keep in mind those both translate to "impossible for mere mortals".

  • @HouseFairyDIY
    @HouseFairyDIY 3 года назад +1

    Bookmarked and will come back to this a few times....thanks!

  • @j.taires5889
    @j.taires5889 Год назад

    thank you Ben ~ what a wonderful player you are, your work has paid off! thank you for inspiring!!! all best!

  • @rooguitar
    @rooguitar 7 лет назад +329

    Man! this alone is enough to make one wants to buy a nylon guitar and learn this style! Superb job!

    • @willstalder4465
      @willstalder4465 7 лет назад +4

      Same here!

    • @zanec1438
      @zanec1438 7 лет назад +25

      Careful don't stop halfway... it's going to take a longgg time

    • @soumadip_skyy_banerjee
      @soumadip_skyy_banerjee 7 лет назад

      +rooguitar right

    • @Aminos-dz
      @Aminos-dz 6 лет назад +1

      yeh man and sell it in about 24hours

    • @Yesh77777
      @Yesh77777 6 лет назад +1

      rooguitar i highly recommend the cordoba line. Im not even a spokesperson. very nicely made guitar. It ran about 400 at the time. Built in electronics. Tuner. Eq. Input. With some medium tension nylons. You might not go back to your main instrument for I while I'm not warning you. So much tech to learn. Even an acoustic can pull this stuff off I've seen it. IMOP

  • @nicholasskibenes7010
    @nicholasskibenes7010 6 лет назад +2020

    *Sees basic flamenco techniques in recomended list*
    Me: Hmm, that looks interesting. Mabye i could learn a thing or 2.
    This guy: There's picado. Which is just your 2 fingers alternating. Sooo...
    *Plays some crazy inhuman bullshit*
    Me: Time to sell my guitar.

    • @trunkslorenzana
      @trunkslorenzana 5 лет назад +3

      Lol what you mean bullshit?

    • @subscriberswithnovideos-xw9xc
      @subscriberswithnovideos-xw9xc 5 лет назад +84

      @@trunkslorenzana I'm sure he meant it in a good way

    • @jimmyjoemonkeyii3563
      @jimmyjoemonkeyii3563 5 лет назад +45

      @@trunkslorenzana it's just slang. it's like when people say 'that's some good shit', it's not meant literally. 'shit' as slang basically has the same meaning as 'stuff'.

    • @mattimeo7612
      @mattimeo7612 5 лет назад +3

      lmfao!

    • @srijitsaha8763
      @srijitsaha8763 4 года назад +2

      Hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @RussellWalshAIMDirect
    @RussellWalshAIMDirect Год назад

    What a fantastic inspiration! Your skill is well polished my Flamenco friend~

  • @SketchEtcher
    @SketchEtcher 3 года назад

    What a terrific introduction from such an amazing musician. I now see why they must use nylon strings. I tried that hand wave on steel strings and about rubbed the skin off...so I think these techniques-for the most part-are specific to the type of guitar. But I will still try and learn from it. Thanks!

  • @inghell
    @inghell 5 лет назад +1356

    This guy is trolling us right?

    • @mmeneses2359
      @mmeneses2359 4 года назад +77

      Yep, He surely was talking in front of a mirror and left the camera turned on by mistake. He just cut the part when he's laughing of us.

    • @metalheadblues
      @metalheadblues 4 года назад +26

      He's just demonstrating technique

    • @serweed
      @serweed 3 года назад +10

      I have a feeling this video just isn't for you lol

    • @BGbakeful
      @BGbakeful 3 года назад +9

      Simply just be a god at guitar

    • @suryaaldiputra5712
      @suryaaldiputra5712 3 года назад +1

      Anjim

  • @Coppersteel
    @Coppersteel 7 лет назад +124

    Look how stoked he is to be doing Legato 2:21

  • @eBysta
    @eBysta 2 года назад

    Got exactly what I came for. Great video and great technique! I guess I can put these on my to learn list

  • @miningdreams6369
    @miningdreams6369 3 года назад

    Couldn't finished reading all comments. Folks pls delete average comments...need weeks to complete reading as ROFL in real sense..Ben Really motivates to forget the worries while watching your tutorials.

  • @lugerginyu
    @lugerginyu 8 лет назад +200

    Yeah but can you play Basket Case by Green Day with power chords?? Didn't think so!..

    • @burnt520
      @burnt520 8 лет назад +1

      haha, got 'em!

    • @Nassbgtr
      @Nassbgtr 8 лет назад +2

      I'm sure he can, he plays holy wars from megadeth on his flamenco guitar. It's pretty crazy

    • @theqty1997
      @theqty1997 8 лет назад

      +12 fgguitar the joke is pretty old and overused, I'm not sure it's even a joke anymore

    • @burnt520
      @burnt520 8 лет назад +10

      Paulo Mendes
      That's even more of a reason to laugh at the guy who didn't get it tbh

    • @juniormendes8412
      @juniormendes8412 7 лет назад

      Arlandah Goinkhoser hahahahaha!

  • @sebbyh9764
    @sebbyh9764 4 года назад +355

    You forgot to say Olé!

  • @jaime4022
    @jaime4022 2 года назад +3

    This guy makes this look so damn simple that made me feel I can do it too, and I'm on my first Fender play guitar lesson.

  • @mherdysibawayh2473
    @mherdysibawayh2473 4 месяца назад

    Great work, master. Thanx for sharing. Love from Indonesia❤

  • @zgor270
    @zgor270 8 лет назад +1092

    If you call this Lesson 1, I might be at lesson -9999.

    • @ionelmiu921
      @ionelmiu921 8 лет назад +4

      +Z Gor :) Just be patient! Practice slow, slow, everyday and pay attention to uniformity. You will get it one day.

    • @aziremperorofthesands6369
      @aziremperorofthesands6369 8 лет назад +16

      +Ionel Miu yeah and then the next day you will forget everything and go learning piano ; )

    • @mohamedmostafa_guitar
      @mohamedmostafa_guitar 8 лет назад +1

      +Edward Elric lol :'D

    • @MrSebboxxx
      @MrSebboxxx 8 лет назад +2

      +Z Gor - 10.000

    • @twisttempo
      @twisttempo 8 лет назад +5

      your under 9000!!

  • @randamoses8594
    @randamoses8594 8 лет назад +57

    That was very informative actually, thanks

  • @davidalexander8619
    @davidalexander8619 Год назад +1

    Poor Ben. All the best wishes in the world could not save him. He was a real inspiration to me.

  • @musicspeaks2736
    @musicspeaks2736 3 года назад

    Advanced guitar techniques are perfectly played.....bravo👍

  • @dundeedolphin
    @dundeedolphin 8 лет назад +7

    Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude. Amazing. Thanks. I'll get back to you for my next lesson in seven years when I've mastered all of that.

    • @isacmartinez2495
      @isacmartinez2495 Год назад

      You have one year.

    • @dundeedolphin
      @dundeedolphin Год назад

      @@isacmartinez2495 Things aren't going well 😂

    • @letshigh99
      @letshigh99 Год назад +1

      ​@@dundeedolphin Ooo man, 7 years have already gone by! did u attain the level like this man has?

    • @dundeedolphin
      @dundeedolphin Год назад

      @@letshigh99 Damn it. 😂

  • @mateuszmaciag1936
    @mateuszmaciag1936 8 лет назад +18

    I loved how he snapped his fingers at the very end.

  • @nickregian636
    @nickregian636 2 года назад

    Wow You are a talent my friend!....Brilliant showmanship and tone with ease of execution.

  • @nathonhamilton4524
    @nathonhamilton4524 3 года назад

    Very nice...a lovely sound...thankyou!...

  • @codefrite
    @codefrite 7 лет назад +9

    I have literally seen hundreds of videos and bought more than 10 methods to learn flamenco and I can tell you that in this very short video you manage to summarize and capture the essence of flamenco techniques ... This is for me the best introduction video to flamenco guitar on RUclips ... Thanks man for the inspiration. Cheers from Belgium :)

  • @ahoha.
    @ahoha. 7 лет назад +13

    Oh man, that's exactly what I was looking for! Short video, but you showed us just enough. THANK YOU!

  • @jag831
    @jag831 4 года назад +36

    As an advanced guitarist in other genres, I find this style insanely difficult. Almost alien

    • @da1315
      @da1315 3 года назад +4

      Don't demoralise even more bro. Their spirits are already broken

    • @jag831
      @jag831 3 года назад +6

      @@da1315 you need to know, or at least be aware, that at any level of anything, there are nuances, and the complexity tends to the infinite. If you are aware that you can't possibly be good at everything and know everything, then you don't lie to yourself. What's demoralizing is comparing oneself with a youtuber that plays flamenco for a living. Even if you get to that level, you'll then see some djent prodigy that does some crazy stuff and you'll be demoralized. Yeahhh, you get my point

    • @da1315
      @da1315 3 года назад +1

      @@jag831 the last thing a ,person learning something ,wants to hear is the thing is very difficult to learn . I got your point but i was not talking about understanding level of difficulties but the art itself . I mean if you want to learn lets say how to build sky scrapers or something you won't want an engineer to say to you that dude i am an engineer and that's really difficult for me too , right?

    • @kudosstyle24
      @kudosstyle24 3 года назад +3

      @@da1315 Just start practicing! Flamenco is like that requires high skill and hours of practicing. As spanish i can tell you this are basic techniques, and prepare your ass for the tempo if you never work with 12 tiempos and all the palos (Alegrías,Bulerías,Fandangos,Seguiriyas,Sevillanas,Soleas,Tangos,Tientos,Rumbas...) with different tempos 2,3,4,12 / cadences and accents. Enjoy you have too much to learn bro!

    • @DOPEdwarf
      @DOPEdwarf 3 года назад

      What genre? If you play classical guitar this isn't difficult

  • @netizentrotter514
    @netizentrotter514 4 года назад +59

    I cant play this fast and accurate even on my air guitar....😆😆😆

    • @natalieengleman2753
      @natalieengleman2753 3 года назад +2

      Just practice and be patient with yourself. You'll get there

    • @netizentrotter514
      @netizentrotter514 3 года назад +1

      @@natalieengleman2753 Thanks for the encouragement. 👍🏻

    • @natalieengleman2753
      @natalieengleman2753 3 года назад +2

      @@netizentrotter514 You're Welcome

    • @natalieengleman2753
      @natalieengleman2753 3 года назад +2

      @@netizentrotter514 Also remember accuracy first, speed second

    • @netizentrotter514
      @netizentrotter514 3 года назад +1

      @@natalieengleman2753 Yes Indeed. Thanks for the tip. You really are nice and helpful. Have a good day.

  • @quadlegsxxxxx
    @quadlegsxxxxx 7 лет назад +547

    I only know how to poke my finger thru the guitar hole.

    • @go4manuujjwal
      @go4manuujjwal 7 лет назад +10

      lol..i laughed so hard

    • @AllieHanichak
      @AllieHanichak 6 лет назад +22

      And also drop picks there

    • @ftkmnm
      @ftkmnm 6 лет назад +2

      Hahahahahahahahahahahaha

    • @malajain1431
      @malajain1431 5 лет назад +6

      I laughed so hard and.....
      *Cried at corner*

    • @davet2625
      @davet2625 5 лет назад

      You should make a vid. I keep getting finger stuck in strings!

  • @brahim119
    @brahim119 6 лет назад +14

    3 words, YOU ARE BRILLIANT.
    You teaching skills - *Brilliant*
    Your attitude - *Brilliant*
    Your playing - *Brilliant*

    • @brahim119
      @brahim119 4 года назад

      @Eliott Lederer Yes I did. How about you Eliott ? Provide a link to your channel or website or whatever medium you use, where it shows you are better. I would like to learn more from you.

  • @weewillo2765
    @weewillo2765 2 года назад

    I am not sure i can even get close to that level but I feel its possible given much efforts ,I just started learning guitar and its a wonderful tool with endless beauty

  • @juanavalos7268
    @juanavalos7268 4 года назад +3

    MUCHAS GRACIAS POR LA CLASE MAESTRO, FROM ARGENTINA. T Y!!