Ruben Diaz New Flamenco Magazine (e-zine)

rubendiaz · October 8th, 2012, 07:39 PM

Hola amigo!:

I would like to invite you to be part of this Weekly Magazine by raising questions and giving me suggestions thorugh e-mail so this magazine can become a good material for all flamenco lovers, researchers and musicians. Enjoy it!

Fall came and with it became stronger the enthusiasm to continue
sharing music, ideas and stuff! That’s the subject of this message:
To let you know that Issue 14 (October 9th, 2012) of my Weekly
Magazine is already online. In this issue are:

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine14-09oct12.html

A.- Comments, Questions and Answers:

I previously had a guitar varnished in French polished and now it’s
worn off almost completely in just three years of playing with it, but
my model Santos 1927 is perfect even after 6 years. I wonder which
kind of varnish has hence it does sound great and protects very nicely
the guitar. I would like to know according to your experience which
varnishes are better or more resistant for traveling to different
climates?

B.- Videos of the Week:

1) How to Make and Use a “Sordina” (1 video)

2) How Carbon Fiber Nut Enhances the Sound of the Guitar let carbon
fiber enhances the sound of the guitar (1 video)

3) Counting on Halfs por Tangos (1 video)

4) Continuation of: "Rhythmic Exercises Zapateado". NEW videos from 4
to 7

5) Continuation of: "Understanding "Gitanos Andaluces" (Bulería). NEW
videos 8 and 9

C.- Video Recommendation of the Week:

1) Synchronization of Metronomes

I really hope you like it and if you have any suggestion, question or
comment, I will be glad to know it. Please write to my e-mail at:

info@rdiaz.org

Thank you!

All the best!

rubendiaz · October 12th, 2012, 04:39 PM

E-zine http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine15-12oct12.html
Issue 15 - October 12nd, 2012

Comments, Questions and Answers:

My question is about a guitar that does not tune really well, let me explain myself. I have an expensive guitar that has issues with the drilling on the bridge orifices similar to those you showed in this video:

http://youtu.be/tnsVqqLu8HM

Being the case that such gross inaccuracies are there I was in shook to infer or think about how exact really were the measurements for the setting of the top in relation to the fret board. The guitar does not tune to my ears and now I am also attributing it to the fact that the top has fresh wood. In just one year it already bended making shorter the distances between both nuts in reference to the 12 fret.

What can I do?

B.- Videos of the Week:

1) Training in a Rhythmic Context (3 videos)

2) Exploring Melodies over the Andalusian Cadence (5 videos)

C.- Video Recommendation of the Week:

1) Keith Jarret. The art of Improvisation.

rubendiaz · October 21st, 2012, 05:49 PM

Hello my friends:

The Issue No. 16 (October 21st) is
already online.

You can access to it by clicking at the following link from my
Official Website:

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine16-21oct12.html

In this issue there is a very interesting question about what is the
best way to learn flamenco, some interactive videos on Application of
the Secondary Dominants in Soleá por Bulería and a great video of a
Paco de Lucia concert. It's a must! (there is a little
synchronization thing... but the sound track is amazing). In this concert you
can see the mastery and the dynamic way Paco has always played. Also,
you can learn a lot of the interactivity between all the band members
as well as how the flamenco code works.

I hope you enjoy it and please contact me if you have any suggestion
or question you would like to be published in my magazine.

All the best!

rubendiaz · October 28th, 2012, 04:52 PM

The new flamenco guitar magazine n17 is online on the following link

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine17-28oct12.html

We discussed about concentration while practicing and
also I am glad to share with you the first two videos of our performance
on Spanish TV show couple of days ago.

Here are the behind the scenes videos

1) http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo876.html

2) http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo877.html

As well as the fantastic lecture by Kenny Werner about freedom in music

Enjoy!

rubendiaz · November 11th, 2012, 05:08 PM

This week the question is:

I am a bit confused because people recommend too many different guitar brands... How can I verify that the quality of the recommended guitars is really matching the price?
Issue 18 - November 11th, 2012 is available here http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine.html

Including a video explaining about female guitars sound

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo886.html

And a video seminar by Gary Burton

Enjoy!

rubendiaz · November 14th, 2012, 03:41 PM

Hello my friends:

Winter is about to come but, as always, flamenco keeps us warm and
happy to share more flamenco stuff. This message is to share with you
the latest issue of my magazine and a VERY SPECIAL issue with the
latest tv music clips I made at Onda Azul – Malaga TV Station.

The links at my website are:

SPECIAL ISSUE

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine-especial-1.html

Issue No 18

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine18-11nov12.html

Your comments and questions are always welcome at my personal e-mail
address:

info@rdiaz.org <mailto:info@rdiaz.org>

Enjoy them!

All the best!

Ruben

rubendiaz · November 27th, 2012, 09:28 PM

I am glad to share here Antonio Rey the 5 times champion of Spain in guitar contest elaborating about the guitars of Andalusian Guitars

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo898.html

and this is the issue n.19 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine19-25nov12.html

rubendiaz · December 9th, 2012, 03:25 PM

Issue No. 20 is online, you can read it at the following link on my website: http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine20-09dic12.html
In this issue I have so much to share with you! I must say I have received many interesting questions which I will reply little by little in the next issues of my magazine.
Thank you for writing to me and give me so much support and reciprocation!

The contents are:

A.- Comments, Questions and Answers: QUESTION: What is the difference between the modern flamenco guitar and the traditional flamenco?
B.- Videos of the Week: 1) Invitation to My Magazine 2) b3ths Fingerings - Preparing for Level 1 (2 videos) 3) Rondeña a Compás (4 videos) 4) Understanding "Gitanos Andaluces" (Bulería) -
Interactive Videos (3 NEW videos) How to Hone the Rasgueos (4 videos)

I will be very happy to read all your comments, you can e-mail me at:

All the best! Ruben

rubendiaz · December 16th, 2012, 04:31 PM

Hello my friends: Issue No 21 of my magazine is available online!
Enjoy my magazine at the following link in my website: http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine21-16dic12.html
It has very interesting contents which include:

A.- Comments, Questions and Answers:

QUESTION 1: Are there any "rules" when someone is composing a flamenco piece? For example: intro-compas-falseta-compas-falseta etc. Is the number of falsetas played any specific number? What is that, in your opinion, that makes a flamenco composition sound like a flamenco composition?

QUESTION 2: Why do many of the palos in flamenco start counting at 12, and not 1? Practically, it makes no difference if you count from 12 and put the emphasis on *12* 1 2 *3* 4 5 *6* 7 *8* 9 *10* 11 or if you start from 1 and put the emphasis on *1* 2 3 *4* 5 6 *7* 8 *9* 10 *11* 12. The latter is more intuitive, but the former is what everyone use? When did this start, and why is that the case?

B.- Videos of the Week:

1) Tips for Playing Chords with Rasgueos
2) About Cutaway Guitar – 4th Position and Beyond
3) Preparing for Level 1 / Series 2 - Different Scales Fingerings (7 videos)

I must thank to all the friends who week by week send me their kind comments and their questions.
And you, when?... I will pleased to receive your feedback at : info@rdiaz.org
All the best!
Ruben
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rubendiaz · December 23rd, 2012, 03:06 PM

Is it a good idea to buy a second hand guitar?
Guitar (e-zine) n.22 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine22-23dic12.html

Issue 22- December 23th, 2012

rubendiaz · December 30th, 2012, 02:59 PM

Happy New Year!

Although we measure time in years, days, hours, minutes, what really
counts is what we do in a certain span of time. There are instants (or
minutes) in which we live so intensely that are equivalent to years,
and there are other moments (or days) in which we experience life in
kind of slow motion; there are other certain moments in which we have
no sense of time though. Music has that magic, if we experience it in
a very intense way -with all our senses on it- we just don’t feel
time. Those moments can be eternal. As a musician I aspire you to
experience eternal instants with my music, those in which we derive a
great joy and remain in our hearts forever. I have experienced that
with the music of great composers too… Those are the valuable time
measurements… It would be fantastic if we could measure our life
experiences in musical minutes don’t you think!

Which are the eternal musical instants that have changed your life? I
look forward to your answer!

In the meantime, Issue No. 23 of my magazine is online, you can check
it at:

http://rdiaz.org/rdmagazine23-21dic12.html

Contents are:

A.- 2013 A Year of Celebration!

B.- Comments, Questions and Answers:

QUESTION 1: When I play scales I feel that I do not have much volume,
what can I do to get more strength on my right hand when I play scales

QUESTION 2: Practicing picado I have observed that I am wearing off
one side of my fingernails, is that normal? Also please give me some
advise about the length of my fingernails for the right hand?

C.- Videos of the Week:

1) How to Hone Rasgueos – Part 11 to 15 (5 new videos)

D.- Video Recommendation of the Week:

1) John McLaughlin/S.Ganesh Vinayakram- Gateway to Rhythm

All my best wishes for the New Year!

Un abrazo!

Ruben

rubendiaz · January 6th, 2013, 03:47 PM

E-zine Issue 24- January 6th, 2013

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine24-06ene13.html

A.- Comments, Questions and Answers:

QUESTION 1: What is the best way to hold the guitar either perpendicularly or sided? I ask this because sometimes I felt it kind of slippery. I guess I am not embracing it correctly.

QUESTION 2: Where should I exactly place my right forearm while playing? Cause I can’t play scales and rasgueos having it in the same place

B.- Videos of the Week:

1)Skype Lessons - Setting a New Standard
http://rdiaz.org/rdvideo954.html

2) How to Hone Rasgueos – Parts 29 to 33 (5 new videos)

C.- Video Recommendation of the Week:

1) Learn how to transcribe music to improve your vocabulary by Janek Gwizdala

Enjoy!

rubendiaz · January 11th, 2013, 03:53 PM

Issue 25- January 12th, 2013 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine25-12ene13.html

A.- Comments, Questions and Answers:

QUESTION 1: I heard you talk about the liberated top what exactly it is that ? http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo955.html

QUESTION 2: I would like to improve my “ligados” my hammer on / pull off techniques can you give me some exercise for that?

QUESTION 3: How can I get speed in rasgueos?

B.- Videos of the Week:

1) How to Hone Rasgueos – Parts 21 to 24 (4 new videos)

C.- Video Recommendation of the Week:

1) Farruco Dancing without Heel in a Paco de Lucía's Concert

rubendiaz · January 19th, 2013, 05:05 PM

Issue 26- January 19th, 2013 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine26-19ene13.html

Into the adventure of 2013 recording sessions for his new album and here is a fantastic video about the pieces he recorded
with some of the liberated top newest models of Andalusian Guitars guitars (Santos Hernandez 1930 and 1927 sound portal).
The carbon fiber nut really help to get amazing tone and colouful nuances of sound

Antonio Rey recording with Andalusian Guitars models
Santos Hernandez 1930 / 1927 sound portal
http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo960.html

With Antonio Rey
http://www.rdiaz.org/rdfoto70.html

rubendiaz · January 26th, 2013, 03:00 PM

Issue 27- January 26th, 2013

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine27-26ene13.html

A.- Comments, Questions and Answers:

QUESTION 1: I heard that you mix different brands of strings (out of singles) Can you tell me something about those combinations?

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo963.html

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo964.html

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo965.html

QUESTION 2: I heard you saying that one can change the tension of the strings with the kind of knot you tie, can you explain me about that?

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo961.html

QUESTION 3: How can I make a balance between the strings by using the 12 holes bridge?

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo962.html

B.- Videos of the Week:

1) Alzapúa Technique Series (4 new videos)

http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo966.html

C.- Video Recommendations of the Week:

1) 1) Two Videos from Maestro Paco Navarro from Cordoba: A) Alegrías Dedicated to Ruben Diaz and B) "Roma" by Vicente Amigo

Enjoy!

October 8th, 2012, 07:39 PM	#1
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	Ruben Diaz New Flamenco Magazine (e-zine) Hola amigo!: I would like to invite you to be part of this Weekly Magazine by raising questions and giving me suggestions thorugh e-mail so this magazine can become a good material for all flamenco lovers, researchers and musicians. Enjoy it! Fall came and with it became stronger the enthusiasm to continue sharing music, ideas and stuff! That’s the subject of this message: To let you know that Issue 14 (October 9th, 2012) of my Weekly Magazine is already online. In this issue are: http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine14-09oct12.html A.- Comments, Questions and Answers: I previously had a guitar varnished in French polished and now it’s worn off almost completely in just three years of playing with it, but my model Santos 1927 is perfect even after 6 years. I wonder which kind of varnish has hence it does sound great and protects very nicely the guitar. I would like to know according to your experience which varnishes are better or more resistant for traveling to different climates? B.- Videos of the Week: 1) How to Make and Use a “Sordina” (1 video) 2) How Carbon Fiber Nut Enhances the Sound of the Guitar let carbon fiber enhances the sound of the guitar (1 video) 3) Counting on Halfs por Tangos (1 video) 4) Continuation of: "Rhythmic Exercises Zapateado". NEW videos from 4 to 7 5) Continuation of: "Understanding "Gitanos Andaluces" (Bulería). NEW videos 8 and 9 C.- Video Recommendation of the Week: 1) Synchronization of Metronomes I really hope you like it and if you have any suggestion, question or comment, I will be glad to know it. Please write to my e-mail at: info@rdiaz.org Thank you! All the best!

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October 12th, 2012, 04:39 PM	#2
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	E-zine http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine15-12oct12.html Issue 15 - October 12nd, 2012 Comments, Questions and Answers: My question is about a guitar that does not tune really well, let me explain myself. I have an expensive guitar that has issues with the drilling on the bridge orifices similar to those you showed in this video: http://youtu.be/tnsVqqLu8HM Being the case that such gross inaccuracies are there I was in shook to infer or think about how exact really were the measurements for the setting of the top in relation to the fret board. The guitar does not tune to my ears and now I am also attributing it to the fact that the top has fresh wood. In just one year it already bended making shorter the distances between both nuts in reference to the 12 fret. What can I do? B.- Videos of the Week: 1) Training in a Rhythmic Context (3 videos) 2) Exploring Melodies over the Andalusian Cadence (5 videos) C.- Video Recommendation of the Week: 1) Keith Jarret. The art of Improvisation.

October 21st, 2012, 05:49 PM	#3
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	Hello my friends: The Issue No. 16 (October 21st) is already online. You can access to it by clicking at the following link from my Official Website: http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine16-21oct12.html In this issue there is a very interesting question about what is the best way to learn flamenco, some interactive videos on Application of the Secondary Dominants in Soleá por Bulería and a great video of a Paco de Lucia concert. It's a must! (there is a little synchronization thing... but the sound track is amazing). In this concert you can see the mastery and the dynamic way Paco has always played. Also, you can learn a lot of the interactivity between all the band members as well as how the flamenco code works. I hope you enjoy it and please contact me if you have any suggestion or question you would like to be published in my magazine. All the best!

October 28th, 2012, 04:52 PM	#4
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	The new flamenco guitar magazine n17 is online on the following link http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine17-28oct12.html We discussed about concentration while practicing and also I am glad to share with you the first two videos of our performance on Spanish TV show couple of days ago. Here are the behind the scenes videos 1) http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo876.html 2) http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo877.html As well as the fantastic lecture by Kenny Werner about freedom in music Enjoy!

November 11th, 2012, 05:08 PM	#5
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	This week the question is: I am a bit confused because people recommend too many different guitar brands... How can I verify that the quality of the recommended guitars is really matching the price? Issue 18 - November 11th, 2012 is available here http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine.html Including a video explaining about female guitars sound http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo886.html And a video seminar by Gary Burton Enjoy!

November 14th, 2012, 03:41 PM	#6
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	Hello my friends: Winter is about to come but, as always, flamenco keeps us warm and happy to share more flamenco stuff. This message is to share with you the latest issue of my magazine and a VERY SPECIAL issue with the latest tv music clips I made at Onda Azul – Malaga TV Station. The links at my website are: SPECIAL ISSUE http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine-especial-1.html Issue No 18 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine18-11nov12.html Your comments and questions are always welcome at my personal e-mail address: info@rdiaz.org <mailto:info@rdiaz.org> Enjoy them! All the best! Ruben

November 27th, 2012, 09:28 PM	#7
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	I am glad to share here Antonio Rey the 5 times champion of Spain in guitar contest elaborating about the guitars of Andalusian Guitars http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo898.html and this is the issue n.19 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine19-25nov12.html

December 9th, 2012, 03:25 PM	#8
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	Issue No. 20 is online, you can read it at the following link on my website: http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine20-09dic12.html In this issue I have so much to share with you! I must say I have received many interesting questions which I will reply little by little in the next issues of my magazine. Thank you for writing to me and give me so much support and reciprocation! The contents are: A.- Comments, Questions and Answers: QUESTION: What is the difference between the modern flamenco guitar and the traditional flamenco? B.- Videos of the Week: 1) Invitation to My Magazine 2) b3ths Fingerings - Preparing for Level 1 (2 videos) 3) Rondeña a Compás (4 videos) 4) Understanding "Gitanos Andaluces" (Bulería) - Interactive Videos (3 NEW videos) How to Hone the Rasgueos (4 videos) I will be very happy to read all your comments, you can e-mail me at: All the best! Ruben

December 16th, 2012, 04:31 PM	#9
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	Hello my friends: Issue No 21 of my magazine is available online! Enjoy my magazine at the following link in my website: http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine21-16dic12.html It has very interesting contents which include: A.- Comments, Questions and Answers: QUESTION 1: Are there any "rules" when someone is composing a flamenco piece? For example: intro-compas-falseta-compas-falseta etc. Is the number of falsetas played any specific number? What is that, in your opinion, that makes a flamenco composition sound like a flamenco composition? QUESTION 2: Why do many of the palos in flamenco start counting at 12, and not 1? Practically, it makes no difference if you count from 12 and put the emphasis on 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 or if you start from 1 and put the emphasis on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12. The latter is more intuitive, but the former is what everyone use? When did this start, and why is that the case? B.- Videos of the Week: 1) Tips for Playing Chords with Rasgueos 2) About Cutaway Guitar – 4th Position and Beyond 3) Preparing for Level 1 / Series 2 - Different Scales Fingerings (7 videos) I must thank to all the friends who week by week send me their kind comments and their questions. And you, when?... I will pleased to receive your feedback at : info@rdiaz.org All the best! Ruben Edit/Delete Message

December 23rd, 2012, 03:06 PM	#10
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	Is it a good idea to buy a second hand guitar? Guitar (e-zine) n.22 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine22-23dic12.html Issue 22- December 23th, 2012

December 30th, 2012, 02:59 PM	#11
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	Happy New Year! Although we measure time in years, days, hours, minutes, what really counts is what we do in a certain span of time. There are instants (or minutes) in which we live so intensely that are equivalent to years, and there are other moments (or days) in which we experience life in kind of slow motion; there are other certain moments in which we have no sense of time though. Music has that magic, if we experience it in a very intense way -with all our senses on it- we just don’t feel time. Those moments can be eternal. As a musician I aspire you to experience eternal instants with my music, those in which we derive a great joy and remain in our hearts forever. I have experienced that with the music of great composers too… Those are the valuable time measurements… It would be fantastic if we could measure our life experiences in musical minutes don’t you think! Which are the eternal musical instants that have changed your life? I look forward to your answer! In the meantime, Issue No. 23 of my magazine is online, you can check it at: http://rdiaz.org/rdmagazine23-21dic12.html Contents are: A.- 2013 A Year of Celebration! B.- Comments, Questions and Answers: QUESTION 1: When I play scales I feel that I do not have much volume, what can I do to get more strength on my right hand when I play scales QUESTION 2: Practicing picado I have observed that I am wearing off one side of my fingernails, is that normal? Also please give me some advise about the length of my fingernails for the right hand? C.- Videos of the Week: 1) How to Hone Rasgueos – Part 11 to 15 (5 new videos) D.- Video Recommendation of the Week: 1) John McLaughlin/S.Ganesh Vinayakram- Gateway to Rhythm All my best wishes for the New Year! Un abrazo! Ruben

January 6th, 2013, 03:47 PM	#12
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	E-zine Issue 24- January 6th, 2013 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine24-06ene13.html A.- Comments, Questions and Answers: QUESTION 1: What is the best way to hold the guitar either perpendicularly or sided? I ask this because sometimes I felt it kind of slippery. I guess I am not embracing it correctly. QUESTION 2: Where should I exactly place my right forearm while playing? Cause I can’t play scales and rasgueos having it in the same place B.- Videos of the Week: 1)Skype Lessons - Setting a New Standard http://rdiaz.org/rdvideo954.html 2) How to Hone Rasgueos – Parts 29 to 33 (5 new videos) C.- Video Recommendation of the Week: 1) Learn how to transcribe music to improve your vocabulary by Janek Gwizdala Enjoy!

January 11th, 2013, 03:53 PM	#13
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	Issue 25- January 12th, 2013 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine25-12ene13.html A.- Comments, Questions and Answers: QUESTION 1: I heard you talk about the liberated top what exactly it is that ? http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo955.html QUESTION 2: I would like to improve my “ligados” my hammer on / pull off techniques can you give me some exercise for that? QUESTION 3: How can I get speed in rasgueos? B.- Videos of the Week: 1) How to Hone Rasgueos – Parts 21 to 24 (4 new videos) C.- Video Recommendation of the Week: 1) Farruco Dancing without Heel in a Paco de Lucía's Concert

January 19th, 2013, 05:05 PM	#14
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	Issue 26- January 19th, 2013 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine26-19ene13.html Into the adventure of 2013 recording sessions for his new album and here is a fantastic video about the pieces he recorded with some of the liberated top newest models of Andalusian Guitars guitars (Santos Hernandez 1930 and 1927 sound portal). The carbon fiber nut really help to get amazing tone and colouful nuances of sound Antonio Rey recording with Andalusian Guitars models Santos Hernandez 1930 / 1927 sound portal http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo960.html With Antonio Rey http://www.rdiaz.org/rdfoto70.html

January 26th, 2013, 03:00 PM	#15
rubendiaz rubendiaz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Posts: 691	Issue 27- January 26th, 2013 http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine27-26ene13.html A.- Comments, Questions and Answers: QUESTION 1: I heard that you mix different brands of strings (out of singles) Can you tell me something about those combinations? http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo963.html http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo964.html http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo965.html QUESTION 2: I heard you saying that one can change the tension of the strings with the kind of knot you tie, can you explain me about that? http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo961.html QUESTION 3: How can I make a balance between the strings by using the 12 holes bridge? http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo962.html B.- Videos of the Week: 1) Alzapúa Technique Series (4 new videos) http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo966.html C.- Video Recommendations of the Week: 1) 1) Two Videos from Maestro Paco Navarro from Cordoba: A) Alegrías Dedicated to Ruben Diaz and B) "Roma" by Vicente Amigo Enjoy!