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Which instrument was the first that Carlos Santana learned how to play as a 5-year-old child?

Question #149557. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Jul 29 2023.
Originally posted Jul 29 2023 5:58 PM.

psnz

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The violin!

Though Santana became famous for his blues-style solo electric guitar riffs, his first instrument was actually the violin. Born in Autlan de Navarro, Mexico, on July 20, 1947, Santana's father, a mariachi musician, began teaching the boy violin at age five and guitar from age eight.

https://www.dw.com/en/guitarist-carlos-santana-electrifies-the-music-world-at-70/a-39754355

Jul 29 2023, 6:01 PM

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