Teaching resources
Where can I learn to play or make a cuatro?
Where can I find out more about native instruments, music, culture, etc.?
CUATRISTAS.COM |
At last! An entire series of Cuatro teaching resources for English-speakers!
Samuel Ramos, an accomplished Puerto Rican musical educator, has produced an impressive series of bilingual teaching resources for the Puerto Rican cuatro, including a 2-part entry-level series; a cuatro chord bible; a scale, chord and arpeggio compilation; transcription of traditional Puerto Rican Christmas tunes; transcriptions of traditional Puerto Rican aguinaldos and seises; transcriptions of classical music; plus tiple, guitar and mandolin methods. NOTE: Another useful teaching resource for the more visually-oriented English-speaking learner is Alvin Medina's bilingual cuatro DVD. Important articles about Puerto Rican music and culture: Music in "Porto Rico" How to understand el reggaetón (not translated yet) |
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Teachers are self-listed or recommended by others. Inclusion on this list does not imply a recommendation from the Cuatro Project New York City Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Guayama, Puerto Rico Evans, Georgia, USA New Jersey, USA
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania EEUU |
Did you know that Alvin Medina, one of the most distinguished young super-stars of our time is also a fine teacher of his instrument? If you reside in the Orlando, Florida, region you might be able to ask the busy maestro for a bit of his time to teach you how to play the Puerto Rican cuatro. Contact him here. |
