Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Music - 10 Timeless Truths About What Music Does To You

You may have heard the term "Soleares" tossed about in reference to Flamenco music. You may have also learned that Soleares was but one example of a Flamenco toque. At this point, you may ask, "But what is a toque? The word 'toque' comes from the Spanish word 'tocar,' meaning 'to touch, to hit.' In this sense, it refers to the touch of the guitarist's hand on his instrument.

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