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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.
11641689 Mariachi Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 32.00
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—Mexican Folk Song/arr. Jorge L. Vargas.
"Cielito Lindo" is a popular Mexican song written by Quirino Mendoza
y Cortes in 1882. While the literal translation of the title means 'lovely
little sky,' Mendoza uses the word Cielito as a term of endearment to
mean 'sweetheart.' "Cielito Lindo" 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.
11641690 Mariachi Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 35.00
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—Daisy Cardona.
Lo Mejor De Tu Vida is a combination of 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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