Beginner Mariachi Director

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Beginner Mariachi Director
Resource Book
Written By
Dr. Rodolfo B. Gonz alez, Ed. D.
(c) Winter/Spri ng 201'4
Beginner Mariachi
Director
Resource Book
Rodolfo Gonzalez, Ed. D. (c) 201a
Table of Contents
lntroduction to Beginner Mariachi Resource Book
How to Use Beginner Mariachi Director's Resource Book
I.
II.
m. Sussested Scope and Seguence
IV. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of G (Part 1)
V. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of G (Part 2)
VI. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of D (Part 1)
VII.
First Mariachi Studies in the Key of D (Part 2)
VIII. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of A (Part 1)
IX. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of A (Part 2)
X. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of E
XI. Beginner Mariachi Repertoire Director Song Scores
1. Los Patinadores
2. La Barca De Oro
3. La Jesucita
4. La Llorona
5. Despierta
6. Corrido De Cananea
7. Por Fin
8. Alla En El Rancho Grande
9. Reloi
10. Cielio Lindo
11. De Colores
12. Las Mafranitas
13. Las Golondrinas
14.La Feria De Las Flores
15. La Valentina
16. La Cucaracha
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I.Introduction
Ibeganteachingmariachiin 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 Books
Beginner 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 of
instruments, student ability, time, or other factors. If no instruments are available the director
can start with the Beginner Mariachi Vocalist Resource Book teaching vocal technique and
music 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 all
the exercises and memorize all songs. It is optional to learn First Mariachi Studies in the Key
of E. The director may want to start with the Beginner Mariachi Songs. These were placed in
a 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 to
right 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. Always
have a warm up routine. Work on scales, arpeggios, chords, vocal technique (everyone sings,
no excuses), mariachi history, composerg performers (singers and mariachi groups) listen to
CDs, watch video excerpts, and go over music notation (theory) basics. At the first concert
your students can share mariachi history with the audience. If the kajes are not in on time
have 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 Mariachi
Resource Books let me know. I hope it helps successfully starts your mariachi program and
motivates your students to continue learning more through high school and beyond. My
daughter and sons benefitted tremendo:isly from being in the mariachi program. Here's
hoping you and your students the best!
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Lesson
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*Maintaining lnstrument
*Parts of the lnstrument
*Proper Posture
*Holding the Violin
Maintaining lnstru ment
*Parts of the lnstrument
*Proper Posture
*Holding the Trumpet
*Proper Posture
*Holding the Guitar/Vihuela
*The Successful
Mariachi Experience
*Check out instruments
*Care of lnstrurnent
*Maintaining nstrument
*Parts of the lnstrument
*Proper Posture
*Holding the Guitarron
*Music Theory Lesson:
Music Notation
*Music Theory Lesson:
Music Notation
*Music Theory Lesson:
Music Notation
*Music Theory Lesson:
Music Notation
*Playing Pizzicato
*Finding Pitches in the First
Position GABC
*First Position Pitches on
*Proper Breathing
*Tonguing Technique
*Lip Buzzing
*Guitar /Vihuela Technique
*Holding the Pick
*The Guitar Chord Frame
*Left Hand Technique
*Buzzing on the mouthpiece
*Playing Long Tones on the
*The Vihuela Chord Frame
*Guitar Chords: G D7 C
*Vihuela Chords: G D7 C
Fingerboard: GABC
*Guitarron Pitches on the
Music Staff: GABCD
First Mariachi Studies in the
First Mariachi Studies in the
Key of G - Part 1
Key of G - Part
*The Successful
*The Successful
*The Successful
Mariachi Experience
*Check out instruments
*Care of lnstrument
Mariachi Experience
*Check out instruments
*Care of lnstrument
Mariachi Experience
*Check out instrurnents
*Care of lnstrument
*Maintaining lnstrument
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the Music Staff
GABC
*First Position Pitches on
the Violin Fingerboard GABC
Trumpet ABC#D
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*Right Hand Technique
*Guitarron Pitches on the
*Trumpet Pitches on the
Music Staff and Fingerings
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First Mariachi Studies in the
Key of G - Part 1
(Playing Pizzicato)
1. Learn Low G (open)
1. Learn Low A (1-2)
l.Learn
2.
2.
2.
chord
1. Learn G
2.
3. Learn Low B {2}
3. Learn D7 chord
3. Learn A
4.
4.
4.
*Music Theory Lesson;
The Beat and Meter
*Music Theory Lessonl
The Beat and Meter
5. Learn Low C# (1-2-3)
*Music Theory Lesson:
The Beat and Meter
5. Review G chord
6.
6.
6.
7. Learn Low C {blue)
7. Learn Low D (1-3)
7. Learn C chord
7. Learn
8.
8.
8.
8.
First Mariachi Studies in the
Key of G - Part 2
1. Learn Low A (1-2)
First Mariachi Studies in the
2. Learn Low B (2)
3. Learn Low C# {1-2-3}
4.Hot Cross Buns
First Mariachi Studies in the
Key of G - Part 2
1. Learn G chord
2. Learn D7 chord
3. Learn G chord
4.Hot Cross Buns
L. Learn G
2. Learn D
3. Learn G
4.Hot Cross Buns
(memorize)
(memorize)
(memorize)
*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:
6.
First Mariachi Studies ln the
Key of G - Part 2
1. Learn Low G (open)
2. Learn Low A (yellow)
3. Learn Low B (red)
4.Hot Cross Buns
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3. Learn Low A (yellow)
4.
*Music Theory Lesson:
The Beat and Meter
5. Learn Low B {red}
Lesson
First Mariachi Studies in the
Key of G - Part 1
*Music Theory Lesson:
Parts of a Note
*Care and Maintenance of
the Bow
*Parts of the Bow
*Correct Bow Grip
*
First Bowing Exercises
*Using the Bow on the
Violin
*Review all exercises with
bow
*Memorize all songs
5. Learn
B
C
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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
* Music Theory Lesson:
* Music Theory Lesson:
Sharp, Flat and Natural
9. Learn C# (1-2)
10. London Bridge
(memorize)
Sharp, Flat and Natural
* Music Theory Lesson:
Sharp, Flat and Natural
9. Learn G chord
10. London Bridge
9. Learn G
10. London Bridge
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{memorize)
13. Down in the Valley
12. Learn High E'(open)
13. Down in the Valley
11. Learn A7 chord
L2. Learn D chord
13. Down in the Valley
11. Learn A
12. Learn D
13. Down in the Valley
(memorizel
{memorize)
{memorize}
{memorize}
*Music Theory Lesson:
Key Signatures and Major
*Music Theory Lesson:
Key Signatures and Major
*Music Theary Lesson:
Key Signatures and Major
*Music Theory Lesson:
Key Signatures and Major
Scales
Los Patinadores
Scales
Los Patinadores
los Patinadores
La Barca De
Lesson
18
Oro
*Begin Concert Day
Preparation
[a Jesucita
La Llorona
lesson
*Music Theory Lesson;
(memorize)
Lesson
16
Lesson
L7
11. Learn C# {red)
12. Learn High D'{blue)
La Barca De
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Natural
Minor Scales
Lesson
20
Lesson
Lesson
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D#'{2)
Scales
Oro
*Begin Concert Day
Preoaration
Scales
Los Patinadores
La Barca De Oro
Oro
*Begin Concert Day
Preoaration
La Barca De
La Jesucita
La
Jesucita
La Jesucita
La Llorona
La
Llorona
La
*Music Theory Lesson:
Key Signatures and
Natural
*Music Theory Lesson:
Key Signatures and
Natural
Minor Scales
Minor Scales
*Begin Concert Day
Preoaration
Llorona
*Muslc Theory Lesson:
Key Signatures and
Natural
Minor Scales
Corrido De Cananea
Corrido De Cananea
Corrido De Cananea
Corrido De Cananea
First Mariachi Studies in the
Key of A - Part I
First MariachiStudies in the
Key of A - Part 1
1. Learn A chord
First Mariachi Studies in the
Key of A - Part 1
L. Learn A (open)
First Marlachi Studies in the
Key of A - Part I
1, Learn A (open)
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2.
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1. Learn A
3. Learn B (yellow)
3. Learn B (yellow)
3. Learn E7
3. Learn
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4.
4.
4.
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* Music Theory Lesson:
* Music Theory Lesson:
* Music Theory Lesson:
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Scale Degrees and
Scale Degrees and
Scale Degrees and
Scale Degrees and
lntervals
lntervals
lntervals
lntervals
5. Learn C# {red)
5. Learn C# (red)
5. Learn A
5. Learn A
6.
5.
6.
6.
7. Learn High D'(blue)
7. Learn High D'(blue)
7. Learn D
7. Learn D
8.
8.
8.
8.
First MariachiStudies in the
Key of A - Part 2
first Mariachi Studies in the
First Mariachi Studies in the
Key of A - Part 2
1. Learn A (open)
2. Learn B {yellow)
3. Learn C# (red)
4.Them Dry Bones
First Mariachi Studies in the
Key of A - Part 2
L. Learn Low B {2)
2. Learn Low C# (1-2-3)
3. Learn Low D# {2-3)
4.Them Dry Bones
1. Learn A chord
2. Learn E7 chord
3. Learn A chord
4.Them Dry Bones
(memorize)
{memorize}
{memorize}
4.Them Dry Bones
{memorize}
*Music Theory Lesson:
Harmony, Triads, and
*Music Theory Lesson:
Harmony, Triads, and
*Music Theory Lesson:
*Music Theory Lesson:
Chords
5. Learn High D'(blue)
Chords
5. Learn Low E (1-2)
6. Roses Are Red
(memorize)
6. Roses Are Red
{memorize}
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Key of A - Part 2
1. Learn A
2. Learn E
3. Learn A
Harmony, Triads, and
Chords
5. Learn D chord
5. Learn D
6. Roses Are Red
{memorize)
6. Roses Are Red
(memorize)
Harmony, Triads, and
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