Musical Instruments Blog

Welcome to the TuCuatro Musical Instruments Blog! Here, you’ll find a wealth of information and resources on all things musical. From the latest trends in the industry to tips and tricks for playing your favorite instruments, our blog has something for everyone. We know you’re passionate about music, and we are too! That’s why we’ve created this blog – to give you all the insider info from professional musicians playing a range of folkloric instruments. We’ve got a team of experts who know their stuff, and they’re ready to share all their knowledge with you. They’re all about making things simple, so you won’t find any confusing jargon here. We keep it real, and we write just like we talk. So sit back, grab your instrument, and get ready to read!
Introducing Carlos Capacho
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Introducing Carlos Capacho

Carlos Capacho is one of the cuatro players discovered by the contest “Siembra del Cuatro”

How to Play Difficult Songs on the Venezuelan Cuatro as a Beginner
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How to Play Difficult Songs as a Beginner

The best way of learning a difficult song is just to copy another musician player style. For some people this would be against normal sense (you should have your own stlye) but how you´re supose to do this if you´re just starting! Let´s find out.

Cavaquinho and Cavaco Songs from Brazil

Do you play Cavaquinho? Here you will be able to see the lyrics and learn the chords of your favorite Brazilian songs. Play genres like

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The History of the Cuatro Guitar Instrument

The Venezuelan cuatro has its origins in Europe. The history of this beautiful instrument started many centuries ago with the expansion of the popularity of

Parts of the Cuatro
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Parts of the Cuatro

Get to know your Cuatro. This lesson explains the different parts of the Cuatro. It is essential to be able to describe your instrument and

Popular artists using the Cuatros
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Popular artists using the Cuatro

The Venezuelan Cuatro has inspired many talented composers and world-renowned artists. Many of these popular Cuatro artists share a deep connection with Venezuela and its

Cuatro: String or percussion instrument?
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Cuatro, a Percussive Instrument:

Is the Cuatro a string or a percussion instrument?The answer: both! The Venezuelan Cuatro is one of the most versatile instruments in Latin American music.

The Modern Cuatro

New Teaching Methods TuCuatro’s mission is to make learning exotic instruments accessible and enjoyable. We provide free, curated courses taught by professional cuatristas, using step‑by‑step

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A New Kind of Sound – The Electric Cuatro

As with other musical instruments, a new age of innovation and interpretation by modern luthiers and artists has made possible upgrades for this instrument. Out

Are there live lessons in TuCuatro?
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Are there live lessons in TuCuatro?

Yes! At TuCuatro, we offer live music lessons online so you can learn directly from professional musicians — no matter where you are in the

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What is a Cuatro? Stringed Musical Instrument

What is the Venezuelan Cuatro? Originating from the plains shared between Venezuela and Colombia, the Venezuelan cuatro is a string musical instrument. It holds a