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Topic Tag: Cuatro

Topics for learning to play the Venezuelan Cuatro and musical techniques related to the instrument.

E Minor: 1st Position

This one you will like for sure! The E Minor chord has a distinct figure which is easy to play despite the use of 3

G Major Scale

In this lesson we will practice part of the G Major Scale with the Cuatro. Follow the video and try to imitate the positions G Major Scale

G Major 1st Position

The G major chord consists of a figure making use of two of your fingers. The easiest and most common way of marking this chord

Ascending “Frenado”

The ascending “frenado” is slightly more difficult than the descending “frenado” simply because of what part of the hand we are executing this. Where the

Three Basic Strums for the Cuatro

There are three basic strumming techniques for the cuatro, a traditional Venezuelan stringed instrument. Each of these techniques involves using different parts of the hand

B Minor Scale

In this video, you will learn how to play the B Minor scale. The video begins with playing the chord of B minor followed by

D Major Scale with a Cuatro

A very widely used scale because of its easiness to play and simplicity is the D Major scale. Have a look at how it is