--- product_id: 1880003 title: "Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1" price: "€ 199.56" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1880003-essential-flamenco-guitar-volume-1 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1 **Price:** € 199.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1 - **How much does it cost?** € 199.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1880003-essential-flamenco-guitar-volume-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This book and accompanying video provide a thorough introduction to flamenco guitar. What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco guitar playing? How does one capture the real essence of authentic flamenco guitar? These are questions that Juan Martin, celebrated virtuoso flamenco guitarist and teacher, addresses in this first book of a projected three-volume series. The method is designed for the complete beginner and requires no prior knowledge of the guitar or flamenco music. It also provides invaluable insight and material for more advanced players who want to capture the essential sounds, rhythms and emotional power of true flamenco.The series begins with in-depth demonstrations of how the basic building blocks of flamenco guitar technique are used in actual flamenco music. The material then progresses to a detailed exploration of the individual rhythmic forms - the palos. In this book, the fundamental palos of Solea and Alegrias are presented to emphasize the basic rhythms and provide examples of falsetas - the melodic passages. Martin then shows how to apply these when collaborating with a dancer and singer. The music is transcribed in standard notation and tablature (cifra), and the two DVDs contain over 3.5 combined hours of explanation and demonstrations. The first DVD provides a detailed introduction to basic techniques, using examples of authentic flamenco to show these techniques in action. The second DVD progresses to demonstrations of the Solea and Alegrias, including music for the soloist and the guitar accompanying the dancing and singing. Review: Better than a private lesson - Excellent. Better than a private lesson. Best way is just to put the guitar down and watch the video. First disc is 2 hours and covers technique. 2nd disc covers music. Get comfortable, watch the video over and over again. Nothing about it is tedious, no detailed explanations on technique, just the basics. Then when it's time to get to work go to the book and pretend you have an assignment for next week and work on a section. I started with a lot of music and guitar knowledge but a complete beginner on Flamenco. Takes a while to just count. Once you get the counting down the rest seems to start to fall into place. Juan is a fabulous teacher and obviously loves the music and shares that love above the technique. Although reading standard notation isn't necessary, it only takes about 20 minutes to learn and is helpful in explaining the theory behind the music but tabs are included or you could just do it by ear. . Review: A must have for beginner and intermediate players. - I have been practicing flamenco guitar for almost two years on my own which had led me to pick up lots of bad habits. In the first 1/2 hr alone of the DVD I was able to correct many of those. His teaching style is very easy to follow. As long as you really put some time in you will take a lot from this. I wish I had purchased this a long time ago. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,786,391 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #17,107 in Music Instruction & Study (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 84 Reviews | ## Images ![Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JDvYOZZvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than a private lesson *by P***R on February 20, 2017* Excellent. Better than a private lesson. Best way is just to put the guitar down and watch the video. First disc is 2 hours and covers technique. 2nd disc covers music. Get comfortable, watch the video over and over again. Nothing about it is tedious, no detailed explanations on technique, just the basics. Then when it's time to get to work go to the book and pretend you have an assignment for next week and work on a section. I started with a lot of music and guitar knowledge but a complete beginner on Flamenco. Takes a while to just count. Once you get the counting down the rest seems to start to fall into place. Juan is a fabulous teacher and obviously loves the music and shares that love above the technique. Although reading standard notation isn't necessary, it only takes about 20 minutes to learn and is helpful in explaining the theory behind the music but tabs are included or you could just do it by ear. . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have for beginner and intermediate players. *by R***8 on December 30, 2018* I have been practicing flamenco guitar for almost two years on my own which had led me to pick up lots of bad habits. In the first 1/2 hr alone of the DVD I was able to correct many of those. His teaching style is very easy to follow. As long as you really put some time in you will take a lot from this. I wish I had purchased this a long time ago. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good start, some experience beneficial *by G***D on June 20, 2019* Book is easy to follow, but I imagine it may be a little more difficult for those with zero guitar experience. As another interviewer said, watch the DVD before digging into the lessons, as some technique lessons are buried between the song lesson chapters. Thankfully, the DVD and instructor are fun and engaging, so you won't be bored. Looking forward to finishing this and trying Vol 2. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1880003-essential-flamenco-guitar-volume-1](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1880003-essential-flamenco-guitar-volume-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*