Taranta
Position: por taranta
Capo / Transposer
Guitar position: por taranta | Sounding key: F#
Interactive Progression
Resolutive cadence: G → F# (II → I)
Traditional Harmony (vocals)
Harmonic Structures
| Name | Chords | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| Cadencia andaluza | Bm – A – G – F# | IV – III – II – I |
| Intro al cante (I-II-I) | F# – G – F# | I – II – I |
Cante Structure
Dual-harmony flow: Andalusian cadence for instrumental sections and traditional harmony for vocal accompaniment.
Scale
III altered to A# (leading tone of Bm/IV), VII optionally altered to E# (leading tone of F#/I)
Related Scales
The fundamental flamenco scale. Also called Dorico Griego (Greek Dorian, descending) or Phrygian (Gregorian). The 3rd is raised to G# when chord I needs to be Major.
Phrygian with raised 3rd. The most characteristic sound when playing over the I chord in flamenco. Fifth mode of Harmonic Minor.
Six-note scale of whole tones. Used by Albeniz and adopted in flamenco for impressionistic passages and augmented chord contexts.
Flamenco Mode Degrees (F#)
| Degree | Chord | Quality | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | F# | Major* | Secondary Tonic |
| II | G | Major | Resolutive |
| III | A | Major | Middle |
| IV | Bm | minor | Great Tonic |
| V | C#dim | diminished | Diminished |
| VI | D | Major | Intermediate |
| VII | Em | minor | Semi-resolutive |
Tarantas: Roman's Harmony
Flamenco Formal Structure
The cantaor's vocal preparation before singing, using ayeos and characteristic syllables. Sets the pitch and emotional tone of the piece.
A small guitar composition with complete musical meaning. Serves as introduction, interlude between verses, or standalone concert piece. The primary vehicle for guitar improvisation in flamenco.
A signal to transition between sections. Contains identifying rhythmic and harmonic elements that communicate the upcoming change to other performers.
The vocal verse sections, metrically fitted to the palo's rhythmic structure. The guitar accompanies with compas patterns and harmonic support.
A short musical fragment to conclude llamadas, falsetas, or sections. Provides rhythmic and harmonic closure.
At least one additional compas after a llamada or falseta, giving a lively, emphatic character to the conclusion.
The dance section featuring zapateado (footwork). Often features progressive acceleration. The guitar provides rhythmic compas support.