Why listening to musicians helps you learn
Listening to musicians helps you learn how they play. Each song has patterns and chords you can pick up. Also, when you listen at home, on the go or at work, you notice small details without even playing your own instrument. Hearing the same song over and over helps you see how good players make their sound.
Repetition and ear training
Repeating songs is essential for ear training. Play the songs you want to learn many times. Even though thousands of listens may sound extreme, each replay helps you understand more. After many repeats your brain ignores the obvious parts and focuses on the small notes and skills that make a performance special. In the long run, listening like this will make it easier to play what you hear when you practise. For more help, see this ear training guide.
TuCuatro: an online education system
At TuCuatro we encourage this way of learning. TuCuatro is an online school created by musicians from Venezuela to make uncommon instruments easy to learn. Our site offers free courses, how‑to videos and one‑on‑one lessons for instruments like the Venezuelan Cuatro, Ukulele, Bandola and Cavaquinho. Because we want to reach students everywhere, we send instruments to many places and provide lessons in many languages. Also, we keep a friendly group where students can share what they have learned and ask questions.
Our mission is to build the biggest online guide for these instruments. By listening to expert players, studying our courses and taking part in our group, you will get to know your instrument better. So whether you are a beginner learning simple chords or an experienced player looking for new skills, TuCuatro can help you grow.
Start listening and learning today
Make listening to your favourite musicians part of your day. Choose a song you love, play it often and notice the details. Then join TuCuatro to learn more about the instruments you enjoy. Our free courses and worldwide group will support you on your journey. Keep learning and let your passion for music guide you.
