Corey Whitehead, Richard Marlow

The Flamenco/Classical Guitar Tradition 3

The Flamenco/Classical Guitar Tradition, Volume 3 continues the groundbreaking series by Corey Whitehead and Ricardo Marlow, offering a deep exploration of form, analysis, and composition for flamenco guitar. This volume presents 21 original works—each crafted to illuminate the intricate relationship between tradition and personal expression within the flamenco art form.
Designed for both flamenco and classical guitarists, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to composing, arranging, and performing solo guitar works grounded in the rhythmic and melodic canons of the great flamenco palos—including Soleares, Fandangos, Tangos, Siguiriyas, and Cante Mineros, among others.
Through detailed analyses and compositional insights, Whitehead and Marlow show how to honor the rules that define each palo while developing a personal aire—a distinct musical voice that remains true to tradition. Each piece is accompanied by commentary on its structural framework, harmonic vocabulary, and opportunities for variation, encouraging the student to progress from imitation to authorship.
From the dance-driven intensity of Bulerías and Farrucas to the lyrical freedom of Tarantas and Rondeñas, The Flamenco/Classical Guitar Tradition, Volume 3 bridges the worlds of accompaniment and solo performance. The book also explores the intersection of flamenco and classical traditions through reimagined works inspired by Bach, Sanz, and Fuenllana, blending Renaissance counterpoint with Andalusian rhythm.
A culmination of decades of performance, study, and collaboration, this volume invites the guitarist to become both scholar and creator, preserving the lineage of flamenco while shaping its future.