Understanding Flamenco (book/CD)

Mel Bay Publications

This handy book is well structured with a minimum of wasted space due to its tri-lingual approach to explaining flamenco meter, rhythms, harmony, right-hand techniques, and song forms. The pages illustrating the essential chord shapes used in the por arriba (E major) and por medio (A major) modes are worth their weight in gold leaf.
The companion CD offers the novice player another facet of understanding the still photos of rasgueado technique. A great gift for the classic guitarist with an interest in the flamenco style!