This workshop offers an introspection into the fascinating world of Flamenco. We demonstrate popular styles like Rumba, Tangos, Bulerías and Soleás amongst others while talking about their historic and cultural background.
Nowadays the “Cajon” (wooden box) is considered to be the main percussive instrument in this colourful music style. It is used to interact in a unique way with most interesting tap dancing and hand clapping. We address subjects like hand technique, improvisation and pattern applications on this unique instrument. Participants experience an inclusive, creative and collaborative platform that delivers a good grounding into this intricate and expressive art form.
- Insight into traditional flamenco styles
- Instrument and hand clapping techniques
- Historic and cultural background
- Improvisation concepts
- Traditional application of the Cajon
- Instrument and pattern application to popular music styles
- Improve phrasing in odd time signatures
- Illustrate the role of the percussionist
- Develop good sense of rhythm
- Demonstrate and explore traditional flamenco styles
- Improve improvisation skills
- Demonstrate instrument technique
- Improve general musicianship
- Apply rhythms to contemporary western styles
