Beginner Mariachi DirectorResource Book

Written ByDr. Rodolfo B. Gonz alez, Ed. D.

(c) Winter/Spri ng 201'4

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Beginner Mariachi Director Resource BookRodolfo Gonzalez, Ed. D. (c) 201a

Table of Contents

I. lntroduction to Beginner Mariachi Resource Book p.2II. How to Use Beginner Mariachi Director's Resource Book p.2

m. Sussested Scope and Seguence p.3

IV. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of G (Part 1) p.7

V. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of G (Part 2) p. L0

VI. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of D (Part 1) p.17

VII. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of D (Part 2) p.20

VIII. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of A (Part 1) p.28

IX. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of A (Part 2) p.31

X. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of E p.39

XI. Beginner Mariachi Repertoire Director Song Scores

1. Los Patinadores p.42

2. La Barca De Oro p.45

3. La Jesucita p.48

4. La Llorona p. 51

5. Despierta p.54

6. Corrido De Cananea p.58

7. Por Fin p.61

8. Alla En El Rancho Grande p.64

9. Reloi p.6710. Cielio Lindo p.70

11. De Colores p.7312. Las Mafranitas p.75

13. Las Golondrinas p.79

14.La Feria De Las Flores p.82

15. La Valentina p.85

16. La Cucaracha p.89

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I.IntroductionIbeganteachingmariachiin 1990 atGarciaElementary School in Alice, Texas to 4th andSth

grade sfudents who learnedto play violin, gaitar,vlhaela, and gaitanon. I followed those students to

Adams Middle School and Alice High School. Included with those students were my daughter Mimi

(violin and voice), andmy sons Luis (trumpet and voice) and Anthony (guitarron and voice). Ayear

after Anthony graduated from high school (2002) Ibegan teaching mariachi full time at Scobee and

McAuliffe Middle Schools in San Antonio, Texas (2003). After working as fine arts administrator at

Southwest ISD I became martachi and orchestra director at Edgewood Fine Arts Academy in 2010.

After retiringin 20121 started to compile teaching materials thatl created to share with the next

generation music teachers. I hope you find them helpful as well as fime-saving. After all, it took me 23

years to fry them out and work out the kinksl

II. How To Use Beginner Mariachi Resource BooksBeginner Mariachi Resource Books are compiled in a way that a first time mariachi

director can teach beginner mariachi students with materials provided. The Suggested Scope

and Sequence is merely an outline which can be changed depending on the availability ofinstruments, student ability, time, or other factors. If no instruments are available the directorcan start with the Beginner Mariachi Vocalist Resource Book teaching vocal technique andmusic notation (theory). If instruments are available then divide the class into violin sectiory

trumpet sectioo guitar/vihuela section and guitarron section. Teach from the first part of each

instrument resource books which include care of the instrument, holding the instrument,playing notes or chords, etc. Always be teaching the music notation (theory) as you teach

playing.Once all students can play three notes the director can move into First Mariachi Studies

in the Key of G Part L followed by Part 2. Make sure all students learn to play all the exercises

and memorize all songs. Continue with First Mariachi Studies in the Key of D Part'/., and,Z,

First Mariachi Studies in the Key of A Part 1 and 2, making sure all students learn to play allthe exercises and memorize all songs. It is optional to learn First Mariachi Studies in the Keyof E. The director may want to start with the Beginner Mariachi Songs. These were placed ina sequential order that I used but the director may choose a different order.

When practicing play standing up. Students can sit during breaks. Set up from left toright with violins, trumpets, guitarrory guitars, and vihuelas. Vocalists will be in the front.Use a PA system for the vocalists. This will be the setup that is used in competitions. Alwayshave a warm up routine. Work on scales, arpeggios, chords, vocal technique (everyone sings,no excuses), mariachi history, composerg performers (singers and mariachi groups) listen toCDs, watch video excerpts, and go over music notation (theory) basics. At the first concertyour students can share mariachi history with the audience. If the kajes are not in on timehave students wear white shirts/blouses, black pants/skirts, black shoes/boots and a red mofros(ties). Make sure to video record the concert and take pictures.

If there is something I missed or you would like to add to the Beginner MariachiResource Books let me know. I hope it helps successfully starts your mariachi program andmotivates your students to continue learning more through high school and beyond. Mydaughter and sons benefitted tremendo:isly from being in the mariachi program. Here'shoping you and your students the best!

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m.s uence

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*The SuccessfulMariachi Experience

*Check out instrurnents*Care of lnstrument*Maintaining lnstrument*Parts of the lnstrument*Proper Posture*Holding the Guitar/Vihuela

*The Successful

Mariachi Experience*Check out instruments*Care of lnstrurnent*Maintaining

I nstrument*Parts of the lnstrument*Proper Posture*Holding the Guitarron

*The SuccessfulMariachi Experience

*Check out instruments*Care of lnstrument*Maintaining lnstrument+Parts of the lnstrument*Proper Posture*Holding the Violin

*The Successful

Mariachi Experience*Check out instruments*Care of lnstrument* Maintaining lnstru ment*Parts of the lnstrument*Proper Posture*Holding the Trumpet

*Music Theory Lesson:

Music Notation

*Left Hand Technique*Right Hand Technique*Guitarron Pitches on theFingerboard: GABC*Guitarron Pitches on theMusic Staff: GABCD

*Music Theory Lesson:

Music Notation

*Playing Pizzicato*Finding Pitches in the FirstPosition GABC*First Position Pitches onthe Music Staff GABC*First Position Pitches onthe Violin Fingerboard GABC

*Music Theory Lesson:

Music Notation

*Proper Breathing*Tonguing Technique*Lip Buzzing*Buzzing on the mouthpiece*Playing Long Tones on theTrumpet ABC#D*Trumpet Pitches on theMusic Staff and Fingerings

ABC#D

*Music Theory Lesson:

Music Notation

*Guitar /Vihuela Technique*Holding the Pick*The Guitar Chord Frame*The Vihuela Chord Frame*Guitar Chords: G D7 C*Vihuela Chords: G D7 C

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First Mariachi Studies in theKey of G - Part I

1. Learn G

2.

3. Learn A4.

First Mariachi Studies in theKey of G - Part 1

1. Learn Low A (1-2)

2.

3. Learn Low B {2}4.

First Mariachi Studies in theKey of G - Part 1

l.Learn G chord2.

3. Learn D7 chord4.

First Mariachi Studies in theKey of G - Part 1(Playing Pizzicato)1. Learn Low G (open)2.

3. Learn Low A (yellow)4.

*Music Theory Lessonl

The Beat and Meter5. Learn B

6.

7. Learn C

8.

*Music Theory Lesson:The Beat and Meter

5. Learn Low B {red}6.

7. Learn Low C {blue)8.

*Music Theory Lesson;

The Beat and Meter5. Learn Low C# (1-2-3)

6.

7. Learn Low D (1-3)

8.

*Music Theory Lesson:The Beat and Meter

5. Review G chord6.

7. Learn C chord8.

First Mariachi Studies ln theKey of G - Part 21. Learn Low G (open)

2. Learn Low A (yellow)3. Learn Low B (red)4.Hot Cross Buns(memorize)

First Mariachi Studies in theKey of G - Part 2

1. Learn Low A (1-2)

2. Learn Low B (2)

3. Learn Low C# {1-2-3}4.Hot Cross Buns(memorize)

First Mariachi Studies in theKey of G - Part 21. Learn G chord2. Learn D7 chord3. Learn G chord4.Hot Cross Buns(memorize)

First Mariachi Studies in theKeyofG-Pan2L. Learn G

2. Learn D

3. Learn G4.Hot Cross Buns(memorize)

*Music Theory Lesson:Parts of a Note

*Care and Maintenance ofthe Bow*Parts of the Bow*Correct Bow Grip* First Bowing Exercises*Using the Bow on theViolin*Review all exercises withbow*Memorize all songs

*Music Theory Lesson:

Parts of a Note*Review all exercises*Memorize all songs

*Music Theory Lesson:Parts of a Note

*Review all exercises*Memorize all songs

*Music Theory Lesson:

Parts ofa Note*Review all exercises*Memorize all songs

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* Music Theory Lesson:Sharp, Flat and Natural

9. Learn Low B (yellow)10. London Bridge(memorize)

* Music Theory Lesson:

Sharp, Flat and Natural

9. Learn C# (1-2)

10. London Bridge(memorize)

* Music Theory Lesson:Sharp, Flat and Natural

9. Learn G chord10. London Bridge(memorizel

* Music Theory Lesson:

Sharp, Flat and Natural

9. Learn G10. London Bridge

{memorize)

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11. Learn C# {red)12. Learn High D'{blue)13. Down in the Valley(memorizel

1.1. Learn High D#'{2)12. Learn High E'(open)13. Down in the Valley

{memorize)

11. Learn A7 chordL2. Learn D chord13. Down in the Valley

{memorize}

11. Learn A12. Learn D13. Down in the Valley

{memorize}

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*Music Theory Lesson:Key Signatures and MajorScales

Los PatinadoresLa Barca De Oro*Begin Concert Day

Preparation

*Music Theory Lesson:

Key Signatures and MajorScales

Los PatinadoresLa Barca De Oro*Begin Concert Day

Preoaration

*Music Theary Lesson:Key Signatures and MajorScales

los PatinadoresLa Barca De Oro*Begin Concert Day

Preoaration

*Music Theory Lesson:

Key Signatures and MajorScales

Los PatinadoresLa Barca De Oro*Begin Concert Day

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[a JesucitaLa Llorona

La Jesucita

La LloronaLa Jesucita

La LloronaLa JesucitaLa Llorona

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*Music Theory Lesson;

Key Signatures andNatural

Minor Scales

Corrido De Cananea

*Music Theory Lesson:Key Signatures and

NaturalMinor Scales

Corrido De Cananea

*Music Theory Lesson:Key Signatures and

NaturalMinor Scales

Corrido De Cananea

*Muslc Theory Lesson:Key Signatures and

NaturalMinor Scales

Corrido De Cananea

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First Mariachi Studies in theKey of A - Part IL. Learn A (open)

2.

3. Learn B (yellow)4.

First Marlachi Studies in theKey of A - Part I1, Learn A (open)

2.

3. Learn B (yellow)4.

First MariachiStudies in theKey of A - Part 11. Learn A chord2.

3. Learn E7

4.

First Mariachi Studies in theKey of A - Part 11. Learn A2.

3. Learn E

4.

Lesson

2t* Music Theory Lesson:

Scale Degrees andlntervals

5. Learn C# {red)6.

7. Learn High D'(blue)8.

* Music Theory Lesson:

Scale Degrees andlntervals

5. Learn C# (red)

5.

7. Learn High D'(blue)8.

* Music Theory Lesson:Scale Degrees andlntervals

5. Learn A

6.

7. Learn D

8.

* Music Theory Lesson:Scale Degrees andlntervals

5. Learn A

6.

7. Learn D

8.

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First MariachiStudies in theKey of A - Part 21. Learn A (open)

2. Learn B {yellow)3. Learn C# (red)4.Them Dry Bones(memorize)

First Mariachi Studies in theKey of A - Part 2L. Learn Low B {2)2. Learn Low C# (1-2-3)

3. Learn Low D# {2-3)4.Them Dry Bones

{memorize}

first Mariachi Studies in theKey of A - Part 2

1. Learn A chord2. Learn E7 chord3. Learn A chord4.Them Dry Bones

{memorize}

First Mariachi Studies in theKey of A - Part 21. Learn A2. Learn E

3. Learn A

4.Them Dry Bones

{memorize}

Lesson

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*Music Theory Lesson:Harmony, Triads, andChords

5. Learn High D'(blue)6. Roses Are Red

(memorize)

*Music Theory Lesson:Harmony, Triads, andChords

5. Learn Low E (1-2)

6. Roses Are Red

{memorize}

*Music Theory Lesson:

Harmony, Triads, andChords

5. Learn D chord6. Roses Are Red

{memorize)

*Music Theory Lesson:

Harmony, Triads, andChords

5. Learn D

6. Roses Are Red(memorize)

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