Best Rumba Flamenca Guitar Techniques for Beginners - Guitar Lesson

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Marcelo teaches the eight basic right hand moves for the Rumba Flamenca strum pattern. He then shows you how to apply it to a single chord as well as one of the most important chord progressions in Spanish music.
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[@gerardpauwaert9694]

👍

[@elic.j.4294]

Yes, the bongo player was asleep...and it sounds much better doing it on the guitar than with the bongos

[@wildamenfootamen2218]

Sir how you teach is so simple and understandable..

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

Thank you for your comment! Visit the lessons page on my site and use the free coupon code to access my live Q&A online sessions. www.marceloberestovoy.com

[@KT4VT]

Yeah it’s easy to follow because some other videos just feel like they are showing off

[@leeosborne2611]

A rare teacher. Very clear and not in a hurry. excellent!

[@Leon_and_arts]

This is a one in million video that actually teaches you guitar with great explanation and examples. This guy needs an award 🏆

[@RumbaFlamenca]

Marcelo, I was just a campfire player but during the Covid Crisis, I took a lot of effort to learn Rumba Flamenca. U are my inspiration to play Rumba Flamenca. And today I can play exactly the same way in 8 steps that u taught. Its awesome. It turned out so well. I just can't believe that I can play the Rumba Flemenca like you now. I've gotta learn a lot from you. Thank you for being my teacher. In Malaysia, the Teacher's day falls this month on 16th September. Happy Teacher's Day to you. ❤ Love from Malaysia

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

It's funny how he's got a strong non-English accent, yet it actually makes his articulation more understandable than that of a native speaker.

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

Thank you for your comment! Visit the lessons page on my site and use the free coupon code to access my live Q&A online sessions. www.marceloberestovoy.com

[@CooManTunes]

You're such an uneducated, easily impressed slob. No. His articulation is not clearer than that of a native speaker. Stop giving unnecessary, ridiculous praise just because he can play and teach guitar well.

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

@@CooManTunes what?

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

@@CooManTunes yeah, fuck off.

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

@@CooManTunes are you by chance a classcuck nationalist?

[@kbkesq]

I’ve played jazz professionally and this is as good as flamenco instruction gets. I hope anyone who’s interested pays close attention to this masterful teacher, who shows us not only the moves, but the mindset of mastery.

[@MNaga-ty6wp]

The best teachers are those that always remember their times of struggle and where they struggled.

[@Laflacaycancer]

Simply beautiful to see great guitar players teaching free way to learn to play such great instrument.

[@nobaloneymahoney7940]

I'm only on move number 3 and I can't wait to show my grandson this lesson in the hopes of inspiring him musically. Thank you!

[@aman1245singh]

God bless

[@Toltecgrl]

You are a very very good teacher!! Finally...somebody who breaks it down and makes it easier to see and understand!! Thank You soooo much! You are a Gifted Teacher!!

[@robinruth9569]

Aztec Girl I agree

[@sameh142]

Aztec Girl i agree tooo

[@randolphengle8796]

Robin Ruth ran ruff shod onna my ASS

[@donbrown1091]

Marcelo is the most emotional guitarist I've ever met. The real deal!

[@AlyHassam]

This has to be one of the most efficient and effective tutorial videos I've seen on youtube. Great work, Marcelo!

[@redmed10]

Love how he breaks it down into learnable chunks.

[@dvdsmlprstylr]

YES! THIS IS HOW I LEARN! I've been searching 6 years for a teacher to do a video the way I learn!

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

+David Taylor Look me up on facebook for info on my music, lessons & videos

[@benchmarks1016]

The way u leaen? Brainfucked?

[@victoriafaith4377]

@@benchmarks1016 Yes? Everyone learns differently..and you couldn't even spell "learn" and it's right in front of you. I think you're the one that is brain fucked... lmao

[@simohamedalkalai5857]

can you please tell me how do you learn. i m a beginner and i would really love to get to know the method you use to learn, i m still so confused about how should i start .

[@mk3ferret]

@@simohamedalkalai5857 1st, get a guitar and pick a style to start..flamenco, blues, whatever 2 learn the basic chords untell fingers can deal with it 3 find something nice to your ear that is SIMPLE and try to play if that worked then you decide if you need a teacher or if you can pick it up from KZbin You CAN learn, it's just annoying for the first......well depends on how much practice

[@BlackLightProphecy]

Trying this with my steel string. Fingers bleeding but I get it. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@premsai6612]

Hey I am too gonna start but does it sound the same? I want to start but don't yet know how it will sound so pleas share.. 😂😅😅😅

[@snoopcat9351]

@@premsai6612 if you are beginner better to start with steel strings first

[@premsai6612]

@@snoopcat9351 damn I mean most of the rumba and Spanish is done on nylon stringed guitar I don't wanna rip my fingers....

[@en09]

@@premsai6612 NO PAIN NO GAIN

[@procrasti-nation9517]

​@@premsai6612 Classical guitar (nylon) and acoustic guitar (steel string) have different musical applications and of corse somewhat different play styles. you can do some singer-songwriter stuff on nylons to a certain extend, but strumming patterns for singer-songwriter will allways sound more authentic on steel string (a.k.a western guitar). classical music (which spanish guitar music is strongly related to) can't be played authentically on steel strings, i.m.h.o. (Try playing the intro-verse of 'nothing else matters' on both steel and nylon, you will immediatly see what i mean.) first you need to decide which path you wanna take. if you're into classical stuff, go to music school! (no you-tube video is gonna make up for that) if you are into pop/rock-acoustics, get a steel-string guitar and a good instructional book/you-tube channel. (though classical education helps tremendously with pop/rock-accoustics) the video above is absolutly top-notch from an instructional point of view, but certainly not for beginners. he is showing a specific right-hand-technique for a specific classical! play-style, which has nothing to do with 'ordinary' cord strumming. So my advice would be: buy a good specific instrument according to your musical preference, and then buy the other one in a more basic( cheaper) version, for having 'a little bit of connection to the other world', so to say ... or just showing off at camp-fires ;-)

[@Philo68]

I’ve been playing music in the Phrygian dominant mode for 40 years - the things you learn! Fantastic teacher.

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

Visit my live online sessions or book a lesson and I'll show you more :-) There's a free code on my lessons page marceloberestovoy.com/

[@random_cat804]

Ok

[@DancesWithWaves]

I'm just beginning classical/Spanish guitar but Marcelo makes it so easy... 10 minutes after watching this video I'm strumming Andalusian Flamenco! Unbelievable. I just subscribed.

[@random_cat804]

Same

[@twinpower46]

This is really one of the best teaching videos I've ever seen, with these 18 minutes I learned more than in one week - great job man - thank you so much!

[@aparnamajumder6703]

Carles Puyol teaching flamenco that's beautiful

[@brianjacobi]

Excellent teacher most of the others are too quick, this chap explains everything with great understanding and patience. Thank you so much.

[@TheArchmage100]

You're a SENSEI in flamenco! There's nobody out there at all who teaches everything in a deep detail that makes anyone so comfortable to learn the way you want us to. I love you sir! You're my master and I'm gonna do it perfect whatever you taught in this video and not fail you, Sorry if I got carried away. 😂 You're the best!

[@antonburger01]

An extremely useful lesson by such a great teacher. Thanks very much man!

[@markpetts4636]

Fantastic you explained that so clear and well thank you !

[@slxbeats8146]

I learn this in 3hrs....😁😁i feel like i acommplished something big...i love it can stop playing....

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

Great! :-)

[@cigarby]

What are the chords does he use it ??? I want to learn it ??

[@slxbeats8146]

@@cigarby do you mean the chord progression used at the start of the video?

[@cigarby]

@@slxbeats8146 Yes please

[@slxbeats8146]

@@cigarby Major A barre chord + c Major barre chord + f Major Barre chord and lastly E major. The same shape that is used to make the A major ( where all strings are strummed) slide to the 3rd fret( C Major barre chord) don't move your fingers from this position. now slide to the first fret( F Major Barre chord) then E major.

[@joninehritamusic]

You are an amazing teacher. Such a useful tutorial where you are actually breaking things down and explaining instead of just showing off your chops as some teachers do.

[@BANKO007]

The bongo player was asleep - hahaha!! Great teacher!

[@nitrocw]

BANKO007 a nice way of saying he was drunk. Lol

[@karljohansen7251]

down south they smoke a lot of wee... XD

[@nidiafarias2984]

I agree

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Probably on heroin! Ha a lot are down there!

[@sverio12345]

The best Basic Right Hand Moves teacher on the planet.. :)

[@lecatalan13]

partagez ,bon complement pour apprendre ,abonnez vous a ma chaine ..regardez !!kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqCVfKptf8ethLs

[@mannadawn8650]

Jesus bless you bro.

[@pritampaul139]

My Thumbs Is cutting Badly during the 2nd and 4th Move ...What Should I do? It's Bleeding A Lot For Those Two Moves When Striking up By My thumb ...

[@rubenvela44]

He is not even holding the guitar correctly, useless information

[@guitarjourneyguitar1215]

love lessons like this, massive information, totally new to me, simply described with a little humour, very helpful, and done in less than 20 minutes. at the end, you have a gift that has a lot of mileage and lasts a lifetime. thank you Marcelo

[@MdKohinurTv]

love lessons like this, massive

[@totallyfrozen]

Poor bongo player. Too much wine cost him the gig. Now flamenco players don’t need a percussionist. 😁

[@guitarjourneyguitar1215]

@@totallyfrozen 🤣

[@williamcandelaria2805]

I’d like to congratulate you for the simple way you use to teach an otherwise very difficult strumming pattern. You’re a very gifted teacher. God bless you and I’ll be looking forward to your online teachings.

[@Mapleneckguitar]

fantastic lesson. just opened a door to a room that I never knew existed.

[@jcmmmbrains2718]

Finally can do this consistently :) I love how this lesson actually gives you a progression to work up to. A lot of beginner videos don't.

[@pritampaul139]

My Thumbs Is cutting Badly during the 2nd and 4th Move ...What Should I do? It's Bleeding A Lot For Those Two Moves When Striking up By My thumb ...

[@tapanlahiri5946]

Super teacher!!!!!

[@isakahmadzada1408]

I’m just listening to his satisfying voice

[@theomega24th37]

@topple The TOTAL opposite

[@patrickciacco1083]

The best teachers always teach slowly and methodically, Especially guitar teachers!

[@mameylayalawson9240]

Im impressed about the way you' re trying to teach us these right hand moves: patiently and slowly. thanks a lot!!!

[@yacine-Aloun]

I learned from you .from this video when I was 13 years old. This was 9 years ago. thank you sir . I am now a member of the orchestra.

[@rohitnautiyal7090]

Marcelo is such an awesome instructor.

[@IndraJaggan]

I wish I had a teacher like this guy living in the neighbourhood!

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

Rudolph Wouters contact me on facebook and I'll give you some info to my online classes

[@MayaAshAnimation]

+Marcelo Berestovoy can i have onl7ne classes too?

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

Maya Ash Sure you can! go to www.jamplay.com/marcelo use coupon code: marcelofree

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

contact me on facebook if you want more info I've never used this google message thing b4

[@MayaAshAnimation]

Marcelo Berestovoy YAY THANK YOU

[@petergilham4599]

pity we can't like more than once.. thanks dude

[@Farvids]

Practice is key!

[@annaparaskevopoulou4343]

Gilham lara f

[@bigpirateof]

I‘ve learned Rumba from you sir and was lucky to see your video as the first one because I’ve seen a lot since then and the way you teach Rumba is by far the best

[@virgelflores8455]

the only best guitar teacher ive seen in youtube

[@aidiromar9476]

Very charismatic efficient and modest gentleman .thank you sir from casablanca

[@cameronmcpherson6364]

This is the best instruction for any flamenco strumming technique I have come across. Learned this in about 10 minutes and have doubled my speed in a couple of hours messing with it while I watched a documentary.

[@pritampaul139]

My Thumbs Is cutting Badly during the 2nd and 4th Move ...What Should I do? It's Bleeding A Lot For Those Two Moves When Striking up By My thumb ...

[@Parricreation]

You have all the qualities of a good teacher 🙏🙏. All that you speak goes straight to the listeners head.

[@ahmedalsaadi1626]

11 years ago and this still helpful thank u man

[@ranjanpriyadarshana3538]

Sir, you are a great teacher! Your presentation is very detailed and elaborative !

[@bablaification]

Exactly.

[@stefanbozic971]

Oh finally a real teacher...thank you so much!

[@simonfernandezwu5957]

I legit thought he was gonna say, "every time you make a mistake after 6 and 7 you take a shot" xD

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

LOL

[@hosseinnasiri232]

A tequila would make A LOT of sense lol

[@procrasti-nation9517]

would be my prefered teaching method :D

[@mrfreeland123]

That works for me

[@chrissy93x]

Lmfao id be drunk after the tutorial was starting

[@praanavunny8491]

bro i cant tell how helpful u are ,i learnt it in just 2 hrs ,other channels were so complicated to learn from

[@albertlamontagne4717]

This is BY FAR the best tutorial I've ever saw! Thanks!

[@slash5334]

I dream a world where this man will be my teacher it will be my pleasure

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

We live in the same world Archana and I'll be happy to teach you. All the info on my lessons is here: www.marceloberestovoy.com

[@ericalves83]

I don't usually comment on youtube videos but this one is just too good. Marcelo, you have amazing teacher instincts and I'm instantly hooked on your lessons. I'm going to watch this video until I can follow along with your every move. Thank you!

[@iamthat7351]

I got this in 5 minutes thanks to your easy instructions. Now I want to learn more from you. Gracias Marcelo

[@elmerpacheco1218]

YOUR THE BEST NUMBER ONE WHEN IT COMES TO TEACHING EXPLAINING YOU DONT WASTE TIME TAKING NONE SENCE...NEVER HEAD SUCH GOOD TEACHING STRIAGHT UP NO CONFUSION SPECIFIC...

[@dheerajnunni8611]

I was almost gonna give up on flamenco seein other hard tutorials...u are awesome sir... completely changed my view on it and have given me hope

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

Great! marceloberestovoy.com/

[@pie987low]

3 years later after watching this video and becoming a excellent guitarist i would like to thank you sir because your video is what gave me confidence and made me love the spanish guitar ❤❤

[@withonespast]

Marcelo's a true master. So clear in his instructions.

[@hanchockelias5123]

5 years later and still play this with this lesson in mind

[@pritampaul139]

My Thumbs Is cutting Badly during the 2nd and 4th Move ...What Should I do? It's Bleeding A Lot For Those Two Moves When Striking up By My thumb ...

[@yggdrasil4439]

This is not just 'nice'..This is freaking AWESOME! Thank you!

[@Godin2022]

Vielen Dank Das ist eine HAMMER LEKTION.👋👋

[@VanasseClaudette]

Wow! Thank you so much for this video! You are the best flamenco teacher! Not to slow, not too fast. Clear instructions! Soooo goood!

[@shamsularfeen1676]

Thanks Marcelo ...you are a great teacher...it was really so easy to understand the practicing mode..Thanks a lot😊👍

[@pedroc007]

Excelente lección!!! la mejor que he visto hasta el momento, en relación a que soy principiante, y me gusta lo detallado con que se explica el rasgueo... Muchas gracias!!

[@michaelg.angstreich4071]

He's a very good teacher.

[@josephng1113]

He has an ease and skill to make complicated stuff so simple and understable. Thumbs up..!

[@siftedsoul]

What a beautifully done instructional video! As a rhythmically inclined beginner to classical guitar i have watched a few instructional videos on KZbin. The pace you set and insights into theory and history were great! I'll be watching it for the twentieth time and practicing soon. Thank You!

[@DevanArya]

I'm a metal player but I've always had a thing for flamenco and this guy helped me exactly on what I needed to start my flamenco game. My weak point (and obviously since I'm used to use a pick) was my right hand and within 2h, I've learnt his technique. Best video around for sure.

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

Thank you Devan- I play different styles and love to combine them :-) marceloberestovoy.com/

[@robhabibi]

You teach as well as you play. That is a gift

[@tonypalomino4253]

One of the best beginners guitar playing on youtube, thanks professor.

[@peacefulmind9223]

that's great ! you are the best one who makes things clearer as far as the strumming pattern is concerned. Thanks a lot.

[@veltrox1911]

Me encanta tu forma de explicar, asi como tu hay muchos grandes artistas y profesores en la red, pero tu eres un grande. Gracias!

[@asiflazaro3773]

Thank you so much you are a very good teacher. Stay blessed.

[@MsLincos]

One of the best (Spanish) guitar teacher I've ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@billB101]

Watched so many rumba flamenca videos, finally one that make sense. Superb. ;)

[@raymondoantonio]

Thank you so much Marcelo! A perfectly constructed and delivered lesson!!! Bravo!!!!!

[@jaapn.9436]

Best teacher i have found at this moment. Thank you Marcelo.

[@vernonlomax1721]

Thank you for this video. No enough teachers focus on the right hand rhythms.

[@juanjoaparicio4106]

this person has a lot of talent to teach!!!

[@steliospasiardes678]

Love this video, I'm getting into flamenco now and this video sparked my interest!! Great way of breaking down and explaining what is going on and how it should be approached!!

[@nitish_srivstv]

How patiently you've taught this lesson... hats off !!

[@mystiquelunasora15]

Thank you so much for this video. My husband plays guitar and I have always wanted to know this magnificent instrument. With your video I learned so much. Very much appreciated. Great teacher.

[@stinglikeabee1]

Man you are a legend! Thank you! I bought my very first guitar about a month ago with an intention to learn to play the rumba flamenco... I had no clue what it was called, I just knew I've always wanted to play this beautiful music since I was a young boy... I was about to give up until I came across your video.. In one night I have improved so much thanks to your brilliant style of teaching!!! Thank you again..

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

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[@luigicanzanella6501]

Someone give this man a CROWN! Finally, I am able to play flamenco! well..my flamenco style.. ;)

[@chesstwentyfour745]

Just 5 minutes of practice and I learned the Rumba. Thankyou so much

[@sonyamusic4779]

I kiss on the soul! You are God for everyone who wants to learn to play the guitar. You are the father of my music. Be blessed!

[@n3nooshnk]

This is amazing.. I like how he explained it so simple and clear to understand the idea and apply it 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤩.

[@WolfRanger2008]

I came this way 5 years ago and couldn't play a thing...Now, I've got this! Thank You! Of course, I can always improve hence the return to review.

[@Flamenco4U]

That's awesome Wolf! Congrats!

[@hubert4549]

Was learning guitar so far for 2 months and got this technique in like half an hour,hats off to you teacher. Thank you for excellent explanation.

[@blumind80]

Great work! It's very clear and comprehensive. Thanks a lot

[@petec3211]

WHAT A GREAT TEACHER!Respect!

[@ritual2kaos]

Yeah seriously, you are an amazing teacher & your explanation is so clear and effortless. Thanks a lot amigo!

[@wolfganghuber3616]

Great - "and that´s were the fun begins..." - thanks for this exact explanation!

[@jamesmulholland1604]

The comments convinced me not to "leave the rest til another day". Glad I kept going. Thanks dudes. Eventually got the technique after 3 hours

[@brunolaanm]

Unbelievable teaching lesson! Very clear to understand. Thank you!

[@bablaification]

Ohh how nice he explains. Awesome. He teached Flamenco in a way that it looked so easy. Love the style

[@epiman3046]

Thanks! You explain stuff with having the student in mind and that's great. It helps a lot to learn this properly.

[@Khan-xc9gd]

He is not just a potions master- but an amazing guitar tutor aswell ^_^ Loved this- was so easy to follow and learn with him

[@lordbyron3603]

Excellent way of teaching. Very methodical in your approach. Thank you so much. I honestly learned something.

[@abelgonzalez2106]

Maestro Marcelo Berestovoy, excelente leccion de la Rumba Flamenca de manera amena, sencilla y exacta ademas bien claro y definido los patrones de rasgueos. Gracias por compartir su tiempo y su talento. Saludos desde Panama.

[@marceloberestovoy7907]

Hace años en una gira anduve por Panamá y fuí a un bar increíble que es todo de fútbol! Para más información sobre mis clases online visita mi página www.marceloberestovoy.com. Abrazo y gracias por tu mensaje!

[@dmarkov]

Thank you very much. The last few years I was looking for such a simple and easy to understand explanation of this technic.