Compás, Palmas, Jaleo — How Flamenco Breathes

Palmas Types

Jaleo phrases: ¡Olé!, ¡Arsa!, ¡Eso es!, ¡Vamos! — supportive, never distracting.

Build a Groove (Tangos)

• Count: 1‑and‑2‑and‑3‑and‑4‑and.
• Clap on 2 and 4; add soft ghost claps on and.
• Drop a jaleo on the cierre.

Bulerías Micro‑Drill

• Feel phrases instead of strict beats.
• Practice a short hand pattern: soft‑soft‑strong, strong‑soft.
• Watch the dancer’s llamadas — they cue changes.

Room Etiquette

• Keep palmas below chest to avoid blocking sightlines.
• If unsure, listen first — join gently once you sense the compás.
• Silence is also musical; let cante breathe.