Luigi Marraccini - Alegrias

This dance is a rhythmic variation of soleares. The 
word "alegria" in Spanish means "joy." This style is 
from the city of Cadiz. For the rhythm of alegrias, an 
abundance of accents and variations is typical. Each 
alegrias may differ from the other depending on the 
requirements of the choreography, as well as the 
individuality of the dancer. It is necessary to memorize 
several components of alegrias. Here are the most 
important ones:

Introduction

Llamada -- translated as "call", indicates the transition 
from one phrase to another.

Silencio -- means "silence", playing at a slow pace 
during the transition to the mnorny tonality.

Escobilia -- the dancer interprets this variation with the 
help of various rhythmic patterns beaten by heels.

Paseo -- is another choreographic variation of Alegrias.

Desplante -- is the final section, which can be 
characterized as a more mobile llamada. However, 
unlike it, the desplante consists of two compases, and 
not one.

Alegrias is played in the key of E major (the conclusion 
is in A minor Alegrias Cordoba). The size is the same as 
in the bulerias and soleares, that is, 3/4. One compas 
consists of 4 bars or 12 fractions with accent on the 
3rd, 6th, 10th and 12th parts.

1. Guitarra - 尼龙弦吉他 Acoustic Guitar (nylon)
2. Golpe - 敲击乐器