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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!
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How do I start learning the Cuatro?

Learning a new musical instrument can be daunting, but it can also be highly rewarding. If you’re interested in learning to play the Cuatro, a

April 15, 2018 No Comments

Accompaniment Vs. Soloist

Accompaniment instruments and music are fantastic for either strumming away in your free time or playing in a band as an accompaniment or soloist musician.

April 15, 2018 No Comments
The woody woodpecker - Venezuelan Cuatro
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The woody woodpecker – Venezuelan Cuatro

This is an example of the kind of music you can play with the venezuelan cuatro. The woody woodpecker is a cartoon created in 1940 that is still alive

September 17, 2016 No Comments

Leonardo Lozano – Venezuelan Cuatro Player

Leonardo Lozano is one of the most amazing Venezuelan Cuatro players.  He studied arts and music in Caracas, Venezuela and then started his career as a Cuatro

July 11, 2016 No Comments

Robert Munro: A Cuatro Virtuoso from Trinidad & Tobago

Robert Munro is a cuatro solosit from Trinidad & Tobago that has performed throughout South America, Mexico and the Caribe. He has develop his own Cuatro technique trough time and has made the parang, or “parranda”, a popular folk music from the island, get to the stages with his unique style.

May 22, 2016 No Comments

Just one night – by Abraham Sarache

Here we bring to you another friday song you’ll enjoy.   A mix of typical venezuelan music with nice and clean rock sounds.  We like

April 25, 2016 No Comments

Norwegian Wood – The Beatles

Norwegian Wood is a song by The Beatles that dates from about 1965. Norwegian Wood was written by Jhon Lennon and Paul McCartney.  It was originally played

April 4, 2016 No Comments
An easy way to tune your cuatro
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An easy way to tune your cuatro

There’s an easy way to tune your cuatro.  You’ll learn it here, by noticing where to put your fingers on the frets and how to

March 30, 2016 No Comments

Learn to play the song “Sin Rencor”. A Venezuelan Gaita

Sin rencor is one of the most famous songs from the venezuelan folklore. It is a genre very typical from Maracaibo, Venezuela named “Gaita”. And originally it´s played with a Venezuelan Cuatro, a Venezuelan “tambora” and other minor percussion.

March 29, 2016 No Comments

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