The Art of Rasgueado (book)

Mel Bay Publications
Level : Beginning-Intermediate
Notation and tablature

The rasgueado technique is without a doubt the most impressive and characteristic element of the flamenco guitar.

Author Ioannis Anastassakis has studied and researched the rasgueado technique of every significant flamenco guitarist in the world, and has compiled his work in this book in an easy and understandable notation form, with excellent explanations of each rasgueado technique.

From this book, every flamenco and non-flamenco guitarist, from aficionado to professional, can learn everything about the rasgueado technique and its interpretation.
Rumba rhythms and the golpe technique are also discussed.

Contents:

• Traditional rasgueados
• Contemporary rasgueados
• On Practicing the Rasgueado Technique
• Golpe Technique
• Rumba Patterns