I. Three- and six-beat rhythms. Some palos that use these rhythms are Fandangos, Sevillanas, and Verdiales.

2. Four-beat rhythms. Tangos, Rumbas, Colombianas, and Farrucas are in this group.

3. Twelve-beat family I. Soleares, Alegrias, and Bulerias belong to this category.

4. Twelve-beat family II. Palos in this group include Seguiriyas, Serranas, and Martinetes.

1. Three- and six-beat rhythms.

Fandangos / Sevillanas / Verdiales

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2. Four-beat rhythms.

Tangos / Rumbas / Colombianas / Farrucas

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3. Twelve-beat family I

Soleares / Alegrias / Bulerias

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4. Twelve-beat family II

Seguiriyas / Serranas / Martinetes

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