Cuatro Masters: Cheo Hurtado
Hear from grand masters such as Cheo Hurtado providing their insights and experiences relating to the Cuatro. You will hear demonstrations, teachings, tips and a wealth of information relating to the instrument.
Course Tag: Basic
Basic music lessons to learn to play your musical instrument. Follow the instructions and learn how you can also play these songs you like.
Learn the Parts of the Cuatro
Level 1: Get to know your instrument. Learn all parts of the cuatro with this introduction.
Introduction to the Cuatro Basics
Level 2: Learn to do your first chords and some basic music theory with the cuatro.
Cuatro Rhythm and Strumming Lessons
Level 3: Learn the Vals Tonada, your very first rhythm with the instrument.
Palm mute strum or Frenado for the Cuatro
Level 4: Learn the difficult art of “Frenados”. A technique that only exist for the cuatro.
Dominate the rhythm of Vals Pasaje and Vals Criollo
Level 5: Start developing your speed. Practice with Joropo and different Waltz.
The Joropo, a musical genre from the South American Plains
Level 6: Take off with Joropo and learn the different progressions and chords used.
Learning Objectives for the Intermediate Cuatrista
Level 7: An introduction to intermediate techniques and tricks to get better with the cuatro.
Application of Techniques
Level 8: Apply special techniques to your strumming and get to be an intermediate cuatrista.
Modernizing the Cuatro: Abraham Sarache
Learn the unique techniques used by music professional Abraham Sarache to play Rock music using the accosting and electro acoustic Cuatro.
