Learn how to play cuatro songs with tabs
Tabs are fundamental for learning new songs in almost every instrument. Musically speaking, tabs are a nice and clean way of learning a solo or an introduction without the hardness of pentagrams.
Dont use a cheap musical instrument, buy a nicer one
If you really like the sound of a particular exotic instrument you should start thinking about buying a new one for yourself. Most of the people starts playing these instruments with an old one that was sitting around the house for a while.
Your journey includes one ofthese exotic instruments
Welcome to TuCuatro, your one-stop portal for learning about and how to play folkloric and exotic musical instruments. Our online education system focuses on four flagship instruments: the Venezuelan Cuatro, Ukulele, Bandola Llanera and Cavaquinho. We offer online courses, instructional videos, and virtual support from dedicated musicians and e learning specialists so that you can learn […]
A Cuatro’s Crucial Step Into the Modern Era of Music
“I composed the song Princess of Ploiesti and dedicated it to two persons in Romania who treated me with great hospitality; this was my way of demonstrating my gratification.” Jaderick Croes
Latin American Instrument Adopts a Japanese Soul
ラテンアメリカの楽器が、日本の魂を採用 For many years the Venezuelan Cuatro or Colombian Cuatro as it is also referred to have been confined to the northern areas of Latin American as well as several Caribbean islands. As the instrument had begun to expand its presence throughout the continent as well as being brought to North America and Europe by […]
Some examples of Joropo Pajarillo
Joropo Pajarillo is a popular Venezuelan music style that originated in the Central Andes region. It combines traditional South American rhythms with lively melodies played on stringed instruments such as the Cuatro. In this article, we will explore this unique genre by analyzing an example performed by two skilled musicians – Elias Tona and Henry […]
The Powerful Sound of Cuatro: Why it May Overtake the Ukulele
During an early‑morning trip to Ottawa I found myself thinking about the powerful sound of the Cuatro and why this instrument could overtake the Ukulele in popularity. In this article you’ll discover the deep, resonant tone of the Cuatro and learn why many musicians are choosing the Cuatro over the ukulele. The sun was just […]
The Cuatro Vs The Ukulele, their size, strings, tuning
If you are an avid musician with an affinity for the ukulele, you should become more acquainted with its Venezuelan cousin. The cuatro looks almost identical to the ukulele and will immediately captivate your attention upon first glance. If you are interested in learning more about what makes the cuatro unique vs ukulele you are definitely […]
The Cuatro – A Unique Instrument with Reentrant Tuning
Reentrant tuning sets certain instruments apart because the strings don’t ascend or descend in pitch order. In the modern era, guitars influence many instruments, so most of them follow a sequential tuning. However, centuries ago, instruments with reentrant tuning were common and left us a rich repertoire of music. The Venezuelan Cuatro is a small […]
What’s the difference between an Ukulele and a Cuatro
So you discovered an instrument called Cuatro and probably know about its resemblance to the Ukulele. The similarities are indeed numerous, but there’s a spectacular difference: In contrast to the Ukulele, the Cuatro’s fourth and last string is tuned to an octave lower, almost as low as the first string. This allows for a wider […]
The Magic of Cuatro: Venezuelan Group Plays Brazilian Samba Classic with no Percussion
Receita de Samba is a popular Brazilian song that took the world by storm. Its catchy rhythm and upbeat melody have been celebrated for years. The percussion in this song is also quite distinctive and plays an important role in the overall sound. Recently, a Venezuelan group consisting solely of cuatro players played Receita de […]
What is TuCuatro? Learn instruments like Cuatro, Ukulele and even Guitar Online
TuCuatro is an online education system that teaches string instruments such as the Venezuelan cuatro, ukulele and guitar. The platform offers simple lessons, clear videos and friendly community support. These tools help students at all levels learn to play. The site was started by Venezuelan cuatro players. As a result, TuCuatro makes music learning easy […]
