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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
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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!
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
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Incredible Musicians. Dudamel and the Orchestra, Alexis Cardenas and Jorge Glem
Watch Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Orchestra and accompanied by the well-know violinist Alexis Cardenas and the amazing cuatro soloist Jorge Glem.
March 29, 2016
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Experimental Luthiers definition
The art of making experimental music instruments.
March 27, 2016
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Yesterday – The Beatles (Cuatro Cover)
Yesterday Cuatro Cover by Marcel Montcourt.
March 24, 2016
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Unwinding with relaxing Cuatro Improvisations
Roberto Betancourt playing a cuatro cover.
March 24, 2016
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Learning the Latin Music Alphabet: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to read music with latin notation.
March 23, 2016
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9 Amazing Venezuelan Cuatro Videos That Showcase Venezuela’s Musical Talent
Prepare your ears and eyes… You`re about to see the best cuatro performers, the stars of the cuatro, the cuatro players that has become the point of refer
March 22, 2016
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Let It Be – The Beatles (Cuatro Cover)
Listen to a Cuatro Cover of one of the most popular songs made by the Beatles.
March 22, 2016
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Experience the Magic of Cuatro with Luis Natera’s Rendition of “La Casa Azul
Luis Natera is a recognized musician from Venezuela. He plays the Cuatro, which is a small 4 stringed instrument from the northern part of South America. He’s one of the venezuelan soloist that keeps the pace and grace of old school and display a modern touch at the same time.
March 22, 2016
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A quick tip to get better and master your instrument with TuCuatro online instrument education
There´s one essential thing you should do if you´re serious about learning to play the venezuelan cuatro. Read it now!
March 22, 2016
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If you get stuck with a melody or a strumming pattern, use the metronome!
Practicing could be a hard thing if you´re learning by yourself. You could be making the same mistake over and over again without noticing. But you´re not alone, this is the most common problem of musicians.
March 22, 2016
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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.
March 22, 2016
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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.
March 22, 2016
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Venezuelan Cuatro
The Venezuelan Cuatro is a particular instrument that has been used in this country and some other countries for decades. It’s so popular that there’s practically no genre inside the country that has not been played with a Cuatro. Even the modern popular songs are using the cuatro (mostly as a reference to the culture) inside their songs
March 22, 2016
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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
March 22, 2016
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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
March 19, 2016
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The Evolution of Cuatro Teaching Methodology
Cuatro Classes Evolved National instruments such as the Cuatro are cultural artifacts which defines us to our very core. They are used to express ourselves
February 10, 2015
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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
February 5, 2015
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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
December 7, 2014
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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
May 28, 2014
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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
April 2, 2014
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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
March 15, 2014
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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
February 27, 2014
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