Golpe (guitar technique)

Golpe ( Spanish for " Punch") refers to a percussive technique in particular in the flamenco guitar and can be performed in different ways. Hit on the protected area of the guitar by a Golpeador In this technique. With this technique, accents can be set or reinforced. In particular, it is possible to switch between the game or carry out simultaneously with the game of the strings a Golpe. There is the whipping with a finger, the finger nail and the fingertip of the right hand ( Rechtshändergitarre ) at the same time make the guitar top, making a knocking sound is produced. With the middle finger can be hit simultaneously on the guitar top and the strings. With the thumb is hit with a twist of the wrist. It can be hit simultaneously with all fingers, so that the notes are played are additionally damped.

• Guitar playing technique
• Flamenco