The most flamenco “bulerías” are in Phrygian mode (with the I chord mutation that becomes Major perfect, often combining melodic and harmonic turns on the I and VI).

The basic structure of bulerías

Bulerías, like other flamenco forms, has its own language. When we dance we are in conversation with the singer, the guitarist, and the palmeros. The structure offers a formula for clear communication, and it looks like this:

• Salida

• Marcaje(s)

• Paso de bulerías (or a more upbeat marcaje)

• Llamada

• Patá (Patada)

• (Another Marcaje or Paso de Bulerías)

• Llamada

• Final