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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why do you need metronomes to play flamenco?

  Staying “in compas” is crucial to flamenco music, dance, and singing. For those of us new to flamenco rhythms, integrating these patterns into our playing can be challenging. These Flamenco Metronomes will help you hear and see flamenco’s underlying rhythms while you practice.

• What is the metronome for Buleria flamenco?

  A basic buleria rhythm, played here with cajon and palmas in “twelves.” This metronome accents the 12, 3, 6, 8, and 10 beats, which gives it a more “traditional” buleria feel.

• Is there an Android app for flamenco music?

  A Compás is a web-based flamenco metronome, also available as an Android application. It will let you play various flamenco rhythms and change the tempo. It features a graphical visualization and some options.

• Is there a metronome that never plays the same sample twice?

  Doctor Compás is a unique flamenco metronome that never plays the same sample twice in a row, and simulates improvised palmas and cajón with incredible precision and musicality for all flamenco palos at any tempo you choose.

• What is the metronome for Buleria flamenco?

  A basic buleria rhythm, played here with cajon and palmas in “twelves.” This metronome accents the 12, 3, 6, 8, and 10 beats, which gives it a more “traditional” buleria feel.

• Why do you need metronomes to play flamenco?

  Staying “in compas” is crucial to flamenco music, dance, and singing. For those of us new to flamenco rhythms, integrating these patterns into our playing can be challenging. These Flamenco Metronomes will help you hear and see flamenco’s underlying rhythms while you practice.

• How many beats does a compas flamenco have?

  As you certainly know, flamenco rhythms are usually of either 12, 4 or 3 beats. The rhythmic units is called Compás *, thus one Compás includes either 12, 4, or 3 beats. Since most flamenco styles ( Palos) have 12 beats, let us start with these styles. Palos with 12 beats are for example Soleá, Alegría, or Bulería.

• How many beats are in a compas metronome?

  Compases of 12 beats generally have strong beats on the 3, 6, 8, 10, and 12 (marked bold in the following text). The rhythm usually ends at the 10 (e.g. when there is a break, also called corte, in the music).