Topic Tag: Cuatro

The importance of the percussion with the Cuatro is unlike any other string instrument. It is a part so important that the fingerboard of the

A simple fact, is that there are not many Cuatristas. There are approximately 200 currently around the world who reach a high level and those

The event of the Siembra del Cuatro is one where the brightest Cuatristas attend to demonstrate their abilities in front of the great Cuatro players.

We have previously touched upon a particularity of the Cuatro, mainly being the method in which it is historically played. It is something passed down

The Cuatro is more known as an accompaniment instrument. The Chirinos brothers were some of the pioneers when it comes to fingerpicking with the Cuatro

With many instruments, musicians make use of a Capo or Capotraste. This is an item with which frets can be marked on a specific position.

The singing finger is what can mostly be referred to as the pinky. The pinky maintains the melody and it will be the decisive finger

We may notice that many string instruments come with markings to indicate where certain frets are. These are used as reference points to orientate themselves

The pinky is one of the most important fingers when playing the Cuatro. This finger allows you to sing with the instrument and it is

Overall, the message wished to be brought across is as follows: The slower you practice and are able to execute the scales, the faster you