Flamenco Metronome (dot com!)

I suspect that many of you think that I don't listen to your comments and suggestions, that I just putter along in my utter obliviousness over here behind my keyboard. Boy have I got news for you! In response to an overwhelming number of requests, I've decided to make the flamenco metronomes here on Ravenna Flamenco downloadable.

As we all know, there are already a number of free-standing and PC/Mac software-based flamenco-specific metronomes. And, of course, the Solo Compás CD series is an excellent resource for audio compás accompaniment. It strikes me, however, that a growing number of people have personal media players (iPods, Zunes, smartphones, etc) and that with a bit of effort these could be made into quite serviceable (and uber-portable) flamenco compás metronomes. This, in any case, is the niche FlamencoMetronome.com seeks to fill.

Don't have a clue what I'm talking about? Here, check this out:

Hopefully that makes a bit more sense (though take note, the mustache is still in beta testing--we here at andy-labs aren't sure if that project is going to make it . . . ).

Anyway, for the full skinny, head over to www.FlamencoMetronome.com and check things out: download a metronome, leave a comment (I'd love to hear what you think), "fan" me on Facebook (should you feel so inclined). There's also a YouTube channel and a Twitter feed (for those web-nerds among us that just don't know when to stop networking).

This tool isn't everyone's cup of tea, I know, but if it's useful to you, have at it. Flamenco compás can be tricky (especially if you don't have access to a good teacher or a supportive community); sometimes it's the little things that can make a bit difference.

Anyway, there you are. Update concluded. Now go play!

~A