The strum that drives the Rumba Flamenca has five simple steps:

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1. Slap the top of the guitar with the flat of your right hand, muting the strings and tapping the top of the guitar

2. Strum upwards across the strings with the first finger

3. Strum downward across the strings with the back of one or more fingers

4. Strum upwards across the strings with the back of your thumb

5. Repeat for hours on end as fast as possible.