Anselmo López (musician)

Anselmo López
Born	April 21, 1934 (1934-04-21) Chaparrito, Barinas, Venezuela

Anselmo López (born April 21, 1934 in Chaparrito, Barinas, Venezuela) is one of the most important bandola llanera executants in Venezuela. Is also the creator of the Jalao (Spanish for pull) technique, which applies the technique of classic guitar to the bandola. In jalao, the thumb and index fingers hold the plectrum to pick the melody, while the middle finger is used to pluck harmonic notes in the chord of the melody on the first or second strings. With this technique, Anselmo López made this instrument popular, taking it to national and international scenes. Anselmo López is a teacher and supporter of the bandola, forming new players, as well as being one of the most representative folk musicians of Venezuela. He has recorded several albums executing the bandola.

Quote about the Jalao technique

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I say to myself, in the bandola, what thumb makes on the guitar, I will do it with the plectrum, and I will pick the high notes with the a finger. That was it, I started to put the new technique into practice: a down stroke with the plectrum and jalao with the finger nail on the up stroke, so that it makes a sound.

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Discography

• 1968 Viajando Al Llano
• 1970 Raudales De Mi Región
• 1972 Bandola Quitapesares
• 1973 Bandola Internacional
• 1974 Arpa y Bandola
• 1975 Cimarrón
• 1976 Esta Es Mi Bandola
• 1976 Bandola Del Llano Adentro
• 1977 Lluvia En El Llano
• 1980 Folklore Puro
• 1981 Bandola De Chaparrito
• 1982 El Rebusco Con Bandola
• 1982 Anselmo López Vol. 1
• 1982 Anselmo López Vol. 2
• 1982 La Cruz De Mayo
• 1982 Instrumentales Criollos
• 1983 Recio
• 1997 Clásicos De Oro
• 1999 16 Grandes e Inolvidables de Anselmo López Vol. 2
• 1999 La Mejor Bandola
• 2007 El Rey De La Bandola

See also

• Venezuela
• Venezuelan music

External links

• Anselmo López Discography