How to Play Guantanamera on the Cuban Tres

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Part of the video series: How to Play the Cuban Tres

Summary: Learn how to play Guantanamera on the Cuban Tres string instrument with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

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Arie Pytel Musician, composer, and arranger Arie Pytel has been playing music since he was four years old, and is currently pursuing a degree in ethnomusicology at the U... read more

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How to Play Guantanamera on the Cuban Tres

Hi, I'm Arie Pytel for Expert Village and today we're talking about the Cuban Tres. Now I'll show you how you can adapt the popular song styles to the Tres by just a simple understanding of chords vary. So we'll play the song Guantanamera which essentially is a three chord progression going from a one chord to a four chord and then to a five chord. So we'll play this song Guantanamera which is essentially a three chord progression from a one chord to a four chord to a five chord. We'll be playing it is C so our chords are going to be C and then G and F. We'll be playing it in the key of C so our chords will be C, F and G. I'll demonstrate those chords here first and then show you how easy it is to adapt the montuno with those arpeggios. C, F, and G. Now I'll add the applied rhythm.

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