Learn the unique techniques used by professional musician Abraham Sarache to play rock, reggae, ska, and alternative music using both the acoustic and electric Cuatro. This exclusive TuCuatro course will guide you through modern Cuatro techniques that expand the instrument far beyond its traditional roots.
Every musical instrument follows its own evolutionary path, and the Venezuelan Cuatro is no different. Once known primarily for folkloric genres, today it’s also a powerful tool for performing popular music — from reggae and ska to indie and alternative rock. One of the pioneers leading this movement is Abraham Sarache, member of the band She’s Alone and a recognized innovator in the Electric Cuatro world.
Unlike many players who begin with traditional Cuatro repertoire, Abraham embraced the instrument as a modern creative tool. Jumping directly into alternative rock, he discovered the possibilities of the electro-acoustic Cuatro — a rare and envied instrument that has become central to his music. His journey shows that the Cuatro can be as versatile and expressive as any guitar, capable of carrying both rhythm and lead parts in a band setting.
What You’ll Learn in This Course
- Modern strumming patterns for rock, reggae, ska, and alternative styles.
- How to adapt traditional Cuatro playing to electric Cuatro techniques.
- Song arrangements you can play on acoustic or electric Cuatro.
- Performance tips for playing solo or in a band.
Jeremy – Pearl Jam (Cuatro Cover)
Jeremy – Pearl Jam (Cuatro Cover) is just one example of the creative possibilities Abraham brings to the instrument.
For the first time in Cuatro history, you can be part of this internationalization of the Cuatro. Abraham will guide you through practical exercises and real song examples, showing you how to adapt well-known tunes for both acoustic and electric Cuatro. And if you’re dreaming of performing live or forming your own band, these skills will help you stand out with a sound few have mastered.
We’ve designed the videos in this course not only to teach you how to play each song but also to give you the experience of accompanying Abraham in real time. Start with basic strumming, then move into fingerpicking and melodic riffs while playing alongside a professional Cuatro artist who continues to push the boundaries of this instrument.
Interested In Forming Your Own Band
We have designed the videos in this course to serve not only as a medium whereby you can learn how to play the songs demonstrated but also so that you can accompany Abraham while you are playing your songs. This is a great value add so that as you develop your skills, you can start with some strumming and then begin to explore some fingerpicking while you accompany a great music artist as he continues his quest to modernize the Cuatro.
Just One Night – Abraham Sarache & She’s Alone
Just One Night – Abraham Sarache & She’s Alone is another track where Abraham shows the electric Cuatro’s full potential.
Want to get your own Electric Cuatro? We can connect you with our trusted luthiers — just contact us here and we’ll guide you through the process.
¿Are You Ready To Become Part of The Next Step For The Cuatro?
The Cuatro’s future is in your hands. By learning these techniques, you’re not only improving your own skills but also joining a growing community of musicians reinventing what this instrument can do. Whether you’re a traditional player looking to branch out or a newcomer drawn to its unique sound, this course will open up creative possibilities you never imagined.
Start the lessons now and join us in modernizing the Cuatro.
