Stringed Things: RONROCO

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RONROCO: A mandolin-like instrument of the Andean regions (essentially a baritone or bass charango), invented by Gonzalo & Wilson Hermosa González, of the group Los Kjarkas. Originally its sound box was made from an armadillo shell; now it's typically made of wood. It has 10 nylon strings (five "double" courses) and is often heard in the music of Gustavo Santaolalla (Babel and The Motorcycle Diaries film scores, among others). My Ronroco is currently in D4-D3, G4-G3, B3-B3, E4-E4, B3-B3 tuning (not the same as Gustavo's "Argentinian" tuning). I'm using white Aquila 3CH strings (except for the one "black" string--long story!), which RULE!

Lamely, I'm not 100% "used" to the "octave double courses as melody strings," and am pulling the fourth course (strings 7-8) a little sharp (towards the ground) in spots--please forgive! Performance-wise, it's also somewhat dynamically flat, but a fun li'l "etude" of a piece :-) A solid minute of speedily flowing arpeggio fun! Enjoy!

Song: "Bolivian Cascade"
© Dale Turner 2017
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Love it, thanks for sharing my culture of Bolivia 🇧🇴. I can’t wait to get a Ronrocco. I was born in the US 🇺🇸 but my parents are from Bolivia 🇧🇴.

michaelc.vargas
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Watching this in 2020. That melodic line from :42 to the end hits me right in the soul. Love it! I’m ordering a ronroco from Pablo Richter!

jonnyh
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That sounds beautiful. I just bought a ronroco for my son and I cannot find anybody that restring them. Do you know how to do it?

Glovesandfamily
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Another great video and a wonderful ad from Mattress Firm. Could today be any better?!

Where do you find these instruments, Dale?

MakeWeirdMusic
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Very nice! How is this tuned? There's so many variations online

markbodino
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Nice playing ..How is this tuned? There’s so many options

brokendarling
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I wonder how a Ronroco music sheet looks like?

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