Cuatro (instrument)

The cuatro is a very special type of musical instrument that's popular in Latin America and the Caribbean. It kind of looks like a small guitar without a round hole in the middle. It has four strings that are usually made of nylon or gut and are tuned to make beautiful music.

To play the cuatro, a musician sits down with the instrument and holds it close to their body. They use one hand to strum the strings while the other hand presses down on the strings to change the notes. This makes a magical sound that can be heard all over the place!

People love the cuatro because it can be used to play all different kinds of music, from upbeat and happy songs to slow and sad ones. It's a very important and special instrument in Latin American and Caribbean culture, and has been played for many generations.