The charango I play has a mouth and can talk.
Traditional saying
It’s only missing eyes to help me cry.
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Essential Guide to Charango Pricing
The price of a charango depends on a number of factors, which relate first and foremost to the type of instrument, but also to the materials from which it is…
How to tune a Charango
Introduction: how Charango tuning works One of the most distinctive features of the charango is its many strings. In its standard version, it has ten strings, with eight of them…
Training third intervals on Charango
The tuning of the charango allows for some very interesting and expressive melodic devices. In traditional Andean music, for example, there is an intense use of melodies harmonized in thirds.…
Learning the charango with the masters
Aprendiendo con maestros: learning Charango with the masters During a study trip to Bolivia in the spring of 2022, I had the great pleasure of spending a few days in…
The traditional charango according to Bonny Alberto Terán
One of the most important exponents of the traditional Bolivian charango is undoubtedly Bonny Alberto Terán. Few can boast such a significant career that has made him a reference for…
How to Change Charango Strings
If you’re wondering how to change the strings on a charango, ronroco, or charangón, you’re in the right place. In this guide, I’ll explain step-by-step how to perform this operation.…
Essential Charango chords
Charango chords: Major, Minor, Dominant, Augmented, and Diminished Are you a beginner struggling with basic chords on your charango? Look no further! Introducing a comprehensive PDF guide that showcases the…
Complete guide to Charango care
Introduction The charango, a traditional musical instrument native to the Andes, is one of the most important symbols of the culture of this region. Its ancient, exotic and penetrating sound…