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NEW TITLES FOR
MARIACHI BAND
La Barca de Oro (The Golden Boat)—
Mexican Folk Song/arr. Noe Sanchez.
A Mexican folk song from the late 1800's is arranged here in ranchera
lenta style. The vocals are optional so the piece can be played as an
instrumental feature. If there is a singer, then violin 1 should play the
violin 2 part until there are no vocals and then switch back to part 1. The
trumpet 1 part can be transposed an octave lower at the beginning if
the notes are too high. As a general rule, whenever there are singers,
trumpets should always play softly, piano.
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La Brisa del Viento (The Breeze of the Wind)—
Noe Sanchez.
A beginner mariachi piece in 3/4 waltz style. Written to be accessible
to all instruments, the guitarron only uses 5 notes, the trumpets use 4
notes, and the violins are basically playing a G major scale. The armonia
section has basic beginner chords and the tempo can be played slower
or faster. This piece supports mariachi trumpets learning to play low C#
and F# in order to play in concert G with the other instruments.
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El Cefiro—
Mexican Folk Song/arr. Noe Sanchez.
El Cefiro is a Mexican folk song in habanera style. The danza habanera
was brought to Mexico from Cuba in the 1800's. George Bizet wrote
this style in his opera "Carmen" in his famous Habanera song. The
original song only had two verses, so verses may be added or omitted
depending on the performance situation.
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Cielito Lindo (Lovely Little Sky)—
Mexican Folk Song/arr. Jorge L. Vargas.
While the literal translation of the title means 'lovely little sky,' the word
Cielito is used as a term of endearment to mean 'sweetheart.' This has
been played by and sung by many different singers and groups all over
the world, and has become a staple of the mariachi repertoire. This
arrangement can be performed with or without the vocal parts, as the
vocals are doubled in the violins and trumpets.
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La Culebra (The Snake)—
Mexican Folk Song/arr. Daisy Cardona.
A traditional Mariachi son except unlike most sones, which are
characterized by syncopated rhythms and an alternation between 3/4
and 6/8 time, La Culebra is set to lively 16th notes in a rhythmic 3/4
feel. This C major piece is composed of three distinct sections in the
ABACA form. Changes to the dominant and relative minor add drive and
intensity to the piece as the story of the snake encounter unfolds. Gritos
(whistles and calls) are encouraged throughout the piece!
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La Cumparsita—
Gerardo Matos Rodriguez/arr. David Silva.
Known as the anthem of tango music, La Cumparsita will be sure to
provide enjoyment to your audience and students. Written by a young
17-year-old Gerardo Matos Rodriguez in 1917, it is one of the most
recorded tango songs of all time. Its minor key melodies build tension
and resolutions that convey a passionate mood. La Cumparsita
epitomizes the tango style of syncopation, timing, melodic repetition, and
rhythmic variation.
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De Colores (Of Colors)—
Mexican Folk Song/arr. Jorge L. Vargas.
Celebrating the diverse beauty of all the colors found in nature, this
tradition Spanish song has been recorded widely and the lyrics have
been translated into numerous languages. Many verses have been
added throughout the years, but this arrangement includes two of the
most commonly used verses, especially when played with a mariachi
ensemble. This arrangement can be performed with or without vocals as
the vocal parts are doubled in the trumpets and the violins.
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El Llano Grande—
Traditional/arr. Noe Sanchez.
El Llano Grande is a traditional son jalisciense with its distinctive
sesquialtera (alternating of 3/4 and 6/8) rhythms in the armonia
section. It is customary not to change meters in the score, but
feel the rhythmic alteration from the way the music is notated. It is
important that violins should play broadly, with the bow flat on the
string, while the trumpets play very staccato. This contrast creates the
characteristic feel of the son.
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Las Mananitas (The Little Mornings)—
Mexican Folk Song/arr. Jorge L. Vargas.
Used for birthday celebrations or a Mother's Day serenade, the tradition
is to sing this festive song in the early morning, but it can be heard at
birthday celebrations at any time of the day. Throughout the years, many
verses have been written and performed. Two verses are included here,
but additional verses can be added as needed. This arrangement can
be performed with or without the vocal parts since the melody is doubled
in the trumpets and the violins
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Lo Mejor De Tu Vida (The Best Thing in Your Life)—
Daisy Cardona.
Combines the ranchera valseada and ranchera lenta styles. Perfect
for younger groups, this piece is an excellent introduction to two
significant styles of Mariachi music. The piece features a powerful
voice part that should be sung with passion, pride, and at times,
anger. The lyrics tell the story of a person whose heart has been
broken, but has found the strength to tell their former love to leave.
The title loosely translates to 'the best thing in your life,' indicating
pride and resilience on the singer's part.
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Mi Tierra Linda (My Beautiful Land)—
Daisy Cardona.
A lively son paying tribute to this beautiful style of music and the
country of its roots. Written in the style of the son jalisciense, this piece
with optional vocals is characterized by a lively tempo, sharp trumpet
articulations, syncopation, and the feeling of alternation between 6/8 and
3/4 time. Accenting the second and fifth 8th note of every full measure of
8th notes with a down strum will add authenticity to the piece. A swung
feel ends the piece, representative of the style. The son jalisciense is the
ultimate expression of joy in Mariachi music!
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El Rayo—
Jorge L. Vargas.
A "son" (Spanish for "sound") is a fast-paced, lively song style that
often uses complex rhythms. Son jarocho is a regional folk style from
Veracruz and son jalisciense originated in Jalisco and is the foundation
of modern Mariachi music. "El Rayo" is a son of Jalisciense. The
rhythms of "El Rayo" alternate from the traditional back-and-forth 3/4 to a
6/8 feel, and it also incorporates the contratiempo technique. In English,
contratiempo means "counter time." This strumming technique involves
using down strokes on the upbeats of the rhythm, which is usually an
eighth-note pattern. The emphasis is placed on the upbeats, resulting in
a unique feel when the accents are played as written.
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