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Hummingbird Strum

The Hummingbird Strum gets it’s name from the motions the hummingbird makes whenever it is in mid-flight. This is a highly complex strumming technique requiring

Chipola Progression

The Chipola is a sub-genre of the more widely known Joropo. The sub-genres are typically due to following a particular progression although the rhythm is

Zumba Que Zumba Progression

The Zumba que Zumba progression is another subgenre of the famous Joropo. As you can tell the Joropo has many subgenres and the one is

Periquera Progression

The Periquera progression is a sub-genre of the Venezuelan Joropo. It is always played in a major key. For this example, we are going to

San Rafael Progression

In this opportunity, we will review another sub-genre of Joropo being they mystical San Rafael. The progression of chords used and mysterious ring makes this

Pajarillo Progression

A Joropo Pajarillo is a very distinctive way of playing the Cuatro as it requires a subliminal combination of both speed and accuracy. If you

Learn how to play Joropo Llanero

Joropo Llanero Demonstration Rhythm of Joropo Llanero The Joropo Llanero is the most popular Rhythm on the Venezuelan Cuatro. Typically played with the Harp, Maracas