To play a continuous E on the open first string of the guitar, use the fingers and thumb in this order: Play a bass note on the open sixth string with your thumb using rest stroke. On the open first string: Play a free stroke with i Play a free stroke with a Play a free stroke with m Play a free stroke with i You have just played one bass note followed by four melody notes. To continue playing, make an E chord with your left hand and alternate the bass notes between the sixth, fifth and fourth strings.

As you can see these techniques are hard to explain in words. They are easier to understand if you use my written descriptions in conjunction with watching Flamenco guitarists on video. It will take some hard work to actually use these techniques, and I strongly suggest you take lessons from a guitar player who knows how to play Flamenco.

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