Beginner Mariachi Guit arlYihuelaResource Book

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

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Beginner Mariachi Guitar/Vihuela Resource BookTable of Contents

Part I

I. Care of the Guitar/VihuelaII. Maintaining the Guitar fy'ihuelam. Parts of the GuitarIV. Parts of the VihuelaV. Proper Practice/ Playing PostureVI. Tuning the GuitarVII. Tuning the VihuelaVm. Holding the GuitarffihuelaIX. Guitar and Vihuela Tech,:r.ique

X. Holding the Guitar PickXI. Music NotationXII. The Beat and MeterXm. Parts of a NoteXIV. Notes anci Rests

XV. Speaking/Counting Notes, Rests, and Rhythm PatternsXVI. Pitehf-etter Names sn the PianoXVII. HaU Steps and Whole Steps on the PianoXVm. Sharp, Flaf and Natural SymbolsXIX. PitchAetter Names on the Staff and on Guitar FingerboardXX. Pitch&etter Names on the Staff and on Vihuela Fingerboard\./VI l,/^-- Cl:-^^L--^^ ^--J L,f^:^- C^^l^^nn r. Ncy JrSrrdlure5 drlu rvrdJur JcdlcsXXil. Key Signatures and Natural Minor Scales

XXru. Scale Degrees and IntervalsXXW. Harmony, Triads, and ChordsXXV. The Guitar Chord FrameXXVI. The Vihueh ehord FrameXXVII. Guitar ChordsXXVIII. Vihuela ChordsXKX. Playing Chord ProgressionsXXX. Melody on the StaffXXXI. Playing a Melody on the Guitar and VihuelaXXXII. Tempo Dynamics, and ArticulationsXXXH. Guitar Chord ChartXXXIV. Vihuela Chord ChartXXXV. The Successful Mariachi Experience

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Beginner Mariachi Guitar/Vihuela Resource BookTable of Contents

Part II

I. Beginner Guitar/Vihuela Strumming PatternsII. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of G (Part 1)

ru. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of G (Part 2)

IV. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of D (Part 1)

V. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of D(Part 2)

VI. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of A (Part 1)

WI. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of A (Part 2)

Vm. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of E

Be ginner Mariachi RepertoireI. Los PatinadoresII. La Barca De Orom. La |esucitary. La LloronaV. DespiertaVI. Corrido de CananeaWI. Por FinVm. Alla En El Rancho GrandeIX. RelojX. Cielito LindoXI. De ColoresXII. Las MafranitasXru. Las GolondrinasXIV. La Feria de las FloresXV. La ValentinaXVI. La Cucaracha

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Your guitar/vihuela costs $500 to 5900. lt must be treated with much care.The following suggestions will help you care for your guitar/vihuela:Place case on the floor so that the lid will open upward.Undo latches and lift lid up.

Take hold of the instrument bv grabbing the neck of the instrument.Close the case lid, latch it, and place case in storage room.When finished playing open case lid, take out cleaning cloth and clean your instrument.Place instrument back into the case the same way you found it.Place cleaning cloth on top of your instrument.Close lid and latch case. lnstrument must be secure inside case and must not move inside case.

Never play in the rain or allow water on your guitar/vihuela. Water will damage your instrument.Keep your instrument looking new by cleaning it often.Do not leave ryour guitar/vihuela in the ear. Hot temperatures will melt glue and eraek wood.Never leave your guitar/vihuela alone. Always take your instrument with you wherever you go.

Never let anyone borrow your guitar/vihuela. lt may come back broken or you not get it back.

II. Maintaining the Guitar and VihuelaYou wiil neecj the foiiowing items to keep your guitar/vihueia weii maintaineci:

1,. GUITAR/VIHUELA STRAP - holds instrument in place

2. EXTRA GUITAR/VIHUELA STRINGS - in case strings break3. CLEANING CLOTH - to keep dust, grease, and oil off your instrument4. ELECTRONIC TUNER - to tune your notes before you practice and/or play5. FOLDING MUSIC STAND - Have one at home or when needed while performins.

III. Parts of the Guitar

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Part II

I. BeginnerGuitar/VihuelaStrummingPatternsII. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of C (Part 1)

il. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of G (Part 2)

IV. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of D (Part 1)

V. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of D(Part 2)

VI. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of A (Part 1)

VII. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of A (Part 2)

VIII. First Mariachi Studies in the Key of E

B e ginner Mariachi RepertoireI. Los PatinadoresU. La Barca De Ororu. La ]esucitary. La LloronaV. DespiertaVI. Corrido de CananeaVII. Por Fin\IIII. Alla En El Rancho GrandeIX. RelojX. Cielito LindoXI. De ColoresXII. Las MaflanitasXUI. Las GolondrinasXry. La Feria de las FloresXV. La ValentinaXVI. La Cucaracha

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