How To Feel The Compás Part 2 - Flamenco Guitar Tutorial by Kai Narezo

Learn how to really feel the compás of Soleá in Part 2 of this flamenco guitar tutorial by Kai Narezo. For flamenco guitar players who understand how the compás of Soleá works, but are having a hard time actually feeling it and getting it in their bones, this video follows up on Part 1 by looking at the most common traditional melodies in Soleá - the Escobilla melodies that so much Soleá material is made up of. We also look at how to feel traditional falsetas and how to incorporate new material into your Soleá without losing your sense of compás. The compás loop we use in this video (90bpm) can be found here - https://flamencoexplained.com/compas-... The guitar in this video is Kai’s 1969 Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso (Hermanos Conde) 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - What’s in Part 2? 1:24 - Essential Escobilla phrases 2:28 - Hear it all in Threes 3:28 - Traditional Intro falseta 3:47 - A really common mistake 5:40 - What they don’t tell you about Soleá 6:03 - It’s one more thing that happens 6:46 - Back to that Intro 7:42 - Focus on the melody with compás loop 9:23 - More examples of melody with 10,11,12 10:03 - 10,11,12 as a turnaround 11:41 - Always build in the turnaround 13:08 - Apply it to rasgueado compases 14:28 - Alternate Escobilla and basic compás figures 15:21 - Play minimalistic 15:38 - Example of minimalism and alternating phrasing 17:09 - Phrasing traditional falsetas 18:34 - What am I talking about?? 19:38 - Complicated relationship with compás loops 20:13 - How to connect to new material 20:40 - Accenting 12 can be confusing 21:22 - Main takeaways 22:17- Feel the two main ways that Soleá phrases 22:35 - What about the weirder stuff? 22:52 - Wrapping it up === Learn flamenco guitar online with a clear, structured approach. Flamenco Explained is an online flamenco guitar learning platform designed for people who are new to flamenco — from complete beginners to experienced guitarists — who want to understand rhythm, technique, and structure, not just copy videos. A clear, step-by-step way to learn flamenco guitar without feeling overwhelmed or intimidated. — WHAT IS FLAMENCO EXPLAINED Flamenco Explained is the most comprehensive flamenco guitar learning resource available in English, with 900+ in-depth video lessons covering technique, rhythm (compás), styles (palos), falsetas, and guided learning paths. Flamenco can be taught, learned, and understood. Instead of relying on mystique or rote imitation, Flamenco Explained focuses on clarity, structure, and musical understanding — so you know what you’re playing and why. A STRUCTURED PATH OR DEEP EXPLORATION — YOUR CHOICE If you’re new to flamenco or want strong foundations, you can follow The Camino — a guided learning path that takes you step by step from fundamentals to complete flamenco guitar solos. If you already have experience, you can explore the library freely, including: • Technique breakdowns • Palos (flamenco forms) • Falsetas and solo material • Accompaniment for singers (cante) and dancers (baile) • Topics rarely explained elsewhere Lessons are clearly organized so you can study broadly or focus deeply on exactly what you need. — TRY FLAMENCO EXPLAINED — RISK FREE You can try Flamenco Explained with 14 days of full access, risk free. • 900+ high-quality video lessons • Downloadable notation and TABs • Multiple camera angles and HD video • Progress tracking • Supportive learning community 👉🏽 Start here: https://youcan.flamencoexplained.com/...