How to Play "Mediterranean Sundance" Intro

🎸 Learn the iconic intro to Mediterranean Sundance, the legendary guitar piece by Paco de Lucía, Al Di Meola, and John McLaughlin! In this flamenco guitar lesson, I'll break down the techniques that make this intro so unforgettable — from rapid ligado (hammer-ons and pull-offs) to clean arpeggios and crisp rasgueos. This tutorial is designed for flamenco enthusiasts and fingerstyle players who want to bring authentic Spanish flair to their playing. Whether you're a beginner exploring flamenco techniques or an experienced guitarist looking to sharpen your chops, this lesson will give you the tools you need. You'll learn how to play the opening passage of Mediterranean Sundance, master fluid ligado runs, develop arpeggio patterns used in both flamenco and fusion, and add rasgueos to give your playing that unmistakable flamenco edge. Along the way, I'll share tips to help you improve your speed, accuracy, and compás.

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How to Play "Mediterranean Sundance" Intro is an episode from The Flamenco Guitar Podcast by Ben Stubbs.

This episode is 13:28 long.

This episode was published on Jun 11, 2025.

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