Granaina for Gerardo - Ukulele Solo

MikeHollandGuitar · Sep 29, 2018

Here is a little Flamenco piece written in the style of a Granaína. This style was conceived in the Granada area of Andalucia and is a free form style. Although it always incorporates a climbing theme somewhere in the piece to replicate the steep climb up to the Alhambra Palace. The piece is inspired by the great flamenco guitarist Gerardo Nunez. I hope you all enjoy.
Played on an Ohana TK35G with low g tuning.
Mike!

SoloRule · Sep 29, 2018

Throughly enjoyed it. Thank you for bringing me back to my visit to the Alhambra Palace and Granada where we got lost in the hilly streets.
This is all it's missing.....

Wingnutz · Sep 29, 2018

Fantastic - a tour de force! When I close my eyes it is easy to forget that this big complex sound is coming out of a tiny ukulele!

chrisschross · Sep 29, 2018

WOW!!
Typical flamenco chords alternate with virtuoso-picado-scale runs.
I'm impressed!!

Jim Hanks · Sep 29, 2018

rico y suave

keonepax · Sep 29, 2018

Played with both passion and precision! Great work, Mike!

Pbancr12 · Sep 30, 2018

I really enjoyed this. Thx for sharing.

Lapyang · Sep 30, 2018

Climbing theme exactly. Your music really creates the whole experience.

MikeHollandGuitar · Oct 1, 2018

SoloRule said:
Throughly enjoyed it. Thank you for bringing me back to my visit to the Alhambra Palace and Granada where we got lost in the hilly streets.
This is all it's missing.....
Thanks Brenda, by the way the job of dancer is yours if you want it!!!!!!

Wingnutz said:

Fantastic - a tour de force! When I close my eyes it is easy to forget that this big complex sound is coming out of a tiny ukulele!

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Thank you Laurence. I always appreciate your knowledgeable responses!

chrisschross said:

WOW!!
Typical flamenco chords alternate with virtuoso-picado-scale runs.
I'm impressed!!

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Thank you chrisschross. I can tell by your response you have some knowledge on nylon strung guitar playing!

Jim Hanks said:

rico y suave

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Hi Jim.........You have me beat on the "rico y suave"?

keonepax said:

Played with both passion and precision! Great work, Mike!

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Thanks again John....wish I could sing like you!

Pbancr12 said:

I really enjoyed this. Thx for sharing.

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Thank you Pbancr12

Lapyang said:

Climbing theme exactly. Your music really creates the whole experience.

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Thanks Joseph. flamenco music is a way of life. It is very moving!

Ukecaster · Oct 1, 2018

Fabulous playing Mike, you have incredible finesse and control over the instrument! If I closed my eyes, I was there! Thanks for saving me the cost of a plane ticket!

Jim Hanks · Oct 1, 2018

MikeHollandGuitar said:
Hi Jim.........You have me beat on the "rico y suave"?

Your playing was "rich" and "smooth".

I kinda figured that joke might not "catch".

1991 one-hit wonder by Gerardo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpK_Ext2AeI
:nana:

MikeHollandGuitar · Oct 2, 2018

Ukecaster said:
Fabulous playing Mike, you have incredible finesse and control over the instrument! If I closed my eyes, I was there! Thanks for saving me the cost of a plane ticket!

Thanks John, But trust me..........seeing Spain is well worth the ticket. I am sure you would have a great time!
Mike

Jim Hanks said:
Your playing was "rich" and "smooth".

I kinda figured that joke might not "catch".
1991 one-hit wonder by Gerardo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpK_Ext2AeI
:nana:

Hi Jim, Sorry for my not picking that one up............but having just watcedh Gerardo performing "rico y suave".....I can see why it was off my radar!
Good try though!!!!!
Mike

Jim Hanks · Oct 2, 2018

MikeHollandGuitar said:
having just watcedh Gerardo performing "rico y suave".....I can see why it was off my radar!

Hahahha. I didn’t say I was proud that it was on mine. :biglaugh:

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