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Getting Started with the Puerto Rican Cuatro
Before you Begin...
Some Quick “Head Start” Advice…
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Beginning Your Cuatro Journey
Lesson Snapshot
High and Low Sounds, Musical Alphabet (5:30)
Anatomy of the Puerto Rican Cuatro (2:43)
Body Posture & Finger Placement (2:58)
How to Pluck 'n" Play (7:51)
Naming the Open Strings (2:05)
Ten TIPS for BETTER PRACTICING
Check Your Knowledge
A Beginner's Guide To Reading Notation
Why Understanding Standard Notation Can Help You Become a Better Musician
Getting Started with Music Notation (4:33)
What Are Tabs? How to Read 'Em
The Notes on First & Second String
Let's Play Open Strings (1:27)
Notes on the First String
Song: Au Clair de la Luna (2:01)
Meet the Cuatro Master: Maso Rivera
Notes on the Second String (2:18)
Getting Started with Chords
How to Play Your First Chord (3:48)
Understanding Chords: The Basics of Cuatro Playing
Beginner Chords You Need to Know
Manuscript Paper
What's Next?
You Did It! (0:48)
Set Your Goals
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