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About cuatro lessons
Cuatro lessons cover strumming patterns, fingerstyle and rhythmic accompaniment common in Puerto Rican and Latin folk music. Teachers tailor lessons to repertoire and ensemble playing.
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Cuatro lessons: what to expect
Find local cuatro tutors for in-person ensemble coaching or online tuition for repertoire and technique.
Players of all levels who want to learn folk and Latin accompaniment styles.
Strumming, melody, rhythmic patterns and traditional repertoire suited to your region.
Online lessons are ideal for repertoire and technique; in-person sessions help with ensemble playing and instrument setup.
A simple learning path for cuatro
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Learn tuning, basic chords, common strumming patterns and posture to support rhythm and accompaniment.
Develop picking patterns, melodic phrases and learn traditional folk repertoire and ensemble roles.
Refine timing, ornamentation and prepare for performances with singers or groups.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A well-set-up cuatro or related folk instrument suitable for your regional repertoire.
- Recordings of traditional songs and a metronome for practice and timing.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Traditional repertoire, strumming and ensemble accompaniment.
Chordal support, dynamics and song accompaniment techniques.
Arranging and blending within folk groups.
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FAQs about cuatro lessons
They share fretted technique, but cuatro repertoire and tuning differ; teachers adapt methods accordingly.
Yes — online lessons connect you with specialist tutors regardless of location.