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Online requinto coursefrom zero
Step-by-step requinto lessons for sierreño and corridos, starting from zero. See every pair and finger, then practice with interactive song maps. In English and Spanish.
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13courses
78step-by-step lessons
688guided practice steps
2languages: English and Spanish
Every instrument in the band
One membership includes all 8. Switch anytime.
Requinto12-string requinto
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Singing and HarmonyYour voice
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See the whole chord
Every pair, every finger, and exactly where to strum, laid out at once on a clear chord chart. Tap to hear it.
Built to be easier than video lessons
Video lessons can mean a lot of pausing, rewinding and guessing. We designed the opposite.
Video-only lessonsRequinto From Zero
Chords
You often pause and rewind to see where each finger goes
The whole chord laid out at once, finger by finger
Strings
It can be hard to tell which strings to play
Every string or pair mapped: play it, skip it, strum from here
Point of view
The camera angle can look reversed from your point of view
Clear charts for every chord, with a left-handed option
Songs
Easy to lose your place when following along
The whole song on one screen with a moving highlight
Practice
Practice structure is often up to you
Quick checks, a practice timer, streaks and a clear “ready when” goal
Language
Often in one language, and often for 6-string guitar
Built for the 12-string, in English and Spanish
Hear the docerola
Twelve strings in six pairs, tuned like a regular guitar. Most sierreño players tune each pair to the same note, which gives that big, bright sound. Tap a pair to hear it.
Pair setup
This tuner, a metronome and a strum trainer are free inside the app.
Everything in your membership
Built for the 12-string from day one, not a regular guitar course with a new title.
Chord maps
Every pair and every finger on one screen, in chart view or your own view, with a play-it-back check.
Built for the 12-string
Every diagram shows both strings of each pair, and the tuner and sound use the unison pairs of sierreño.
Slow it down
Every tab plays back at 60% speed so you can learn a run before you play it up to tempo.
Song maps
Whole songs on one screen. Press play, get counted in, and follow the highlight bar by bar.
Progress and streaks
Levels, badges, a practice log and daily goals, saved to your account on every device.
English and Spanish
Every lesson in both languages. Switch anytime with one tap.
The courses
Step-by-step paths for each instrument. Every course has a free first lesson.
From your first pair of strings to rhythm, a complete song, every key, fast requinto picking, scales, thirds and sixths, adornos and playing by ear. Every course has a free lesson.
01
Docerola Foundations
Know your 12-string, set it up, tune it, hold it and pick your first clean notes.
02
First Chords and Clean Changes
Learn the chords behind most corridos and change between them in time.
03
Corrido Rhythm
Lock in the bass-and-strum groove that drives corridos, from slow to full tempo.
04
Your First Song: Ruta 12
Play a complete original corrido-style song, from the first bar to the final chord.
05
Keys: Primera, Segunda y Tercera
Learn how bands talk about keys, and play the three chords of any key.
06
Rhythm Styles
Vals, bolero, tumbado, huapango-style and cumbia: the grooves behind regional Mexican music.
07
Pick Technique and Speed
Build the fast, even picking hand that every requinto line depends on.
08
Scales and the Fretboard
Learn the notes, shapes and scales that every requinto line is built from.
09
Requinteo I: Runs and Ornaments
Turn scales into real requinto lines: chord tones, runs, ligados, triplets and trills.
10
Requinteo II: Thirds, Sixths and Octaves
Play two notes at once, the way requinto duets and classic intros sound.
11
Adornos, Intros and Endings
The small touches that turn correct playing into playing that sounds like a record.
12
Play by Ear, Perform and Care
Work out songs by ear, play them with a group, and keep your 12-string in shape.
Start in 60 seconds
- Pick a plan and unlock every lesson
- Tune up with the 12-string tuner
- Play your first lesson in minutes
Pricing
Try the first lesson of every course free—no card required. Join when you’re ready.
Try the free lessons before subscribing
The first lesson of every course is free, with no card required. Explore the lessons and practice tools, then choose a membership when you're ready.
What your membership includes
- 13 courses, 79 lessons, from your first chord to playing with a groupStep by step
- Chord maps drawn for 12 strings, not 6Included
- Tabs you can slow down and loopIncluded
- A tuner built for cuerdas paresIncluded
- Metronome, scales, keys, capo and ear trainingIncluded
- Original study pieces created for this coursePermission to perform them
- Every course in English and SpanishIncluded
Lessons and practice tools are included in one membership.
Founding member price. Your rate stays the same for as long as you keep your membership.
Monthly
$19.99/ month
Flexible. Cancel anytime.
Yearly
Best value$149/ year
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Questions
Can I try the lessons before paying?
Yes. The first lesson of every course is free, with no card required. When you join, your paid membership starts immediately and unlocks everything.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your account in a couple of clicks. You keep access until the end of the period you already paid for.
Will you teach other instruments?
We’re starting with the 12-string requinto. Tell us below what you’d like to learn next, and we’ll build it based on what members ask for.
Do I need a 12-string guitar?
It’s designed for the 12-string. A requinto is tuned like a regular guitar (E A D G B E), so you can start on a 6-string and switch later.
Is it in English or Spanish?
Both. Every lesson and screen is available in English and Spanish.
What devices does it work on?
Any phone, tablet or computer with a web browser. Your progress syncs when you're logged in.
How do I log in?
Enter the email you used at checkout and we'll send you a login link. No password needed.
How does the Band Plan work?
One plan for up to 4 people, like family or friends you play with. The person who pays adds the others by email from their Account page. Everyone logs in with their own email and keeps their own progress. If the plan ends, everyone’s access ends.
Do you teach specific songs?
We teach the style with original exercises and study pieces, plus a full course on working out the songs you love by ear.
What should we teach next?
We’re starting with requinto. Pick the instrument you’d like to learn next, and we’ll email you when it launches.
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