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Guitar Mariachi

Mariachi, the vibrant and spirited folk music from Southwestern Mexico, is probably the most recognized form of Mexican music, especially in the U.S. Mariachi music gets its characteristic vitality and rhythm from three or more violins, one or more trumpets and three different types of guitars: a classical acoustic guitar, a guitarron (large acoustic bass) and a vihuela (small, high-pitched guitar). Each of the different guitars used in Mariachi has its own unique sound that helps produce the distinct Mariachi sound. But how exactly are these different guitars made?

All the different Mariachi guitars are typically made from cedar, mahogany or rosewood-- or a combination thereof. Some "luthiers" (guitar-makers) also use spruce, walnut, maple, cypress and other exotic woods to craft guitars for Mariachi musicians. The finest Mariachi guitars are also commonly inlaid with abalone shell, mother of pearl and/or exotic hardwood species.

The classical acoustic guitar used in most Mariachi ensembles is a "Requinto guitar", although some groups use a "guitarra de golpe" instead. The requinto is a small acoustic guitar, generally about 15-20% smaller than a standard acoustic. While the requinto guitar is small, Mexican-made requinto guitars have a deeper body than a standard acoustic. A typical requinto has six nylon strings tuned at A-D-G-c-e-a.

The guitarron is a huge acoustic bass, nearly the size of a cello. Its enormous wooden body creates a deep, booming sound produced by its large size. While the guitarron has a flat front like most guitars, this instrument is designed with a "vaulted" back. The back of the guitar is constructed of two pieces of wood set together at an angle resembling a V-shape. The curved, convex back of the guitarron increases the depth of the its body.

The vihuela (a.k.a. Mexican vihuela) is a small guitar with five strings that produces a high-pitched sound. The vihuela is normally smaller than the requinto guitar, but like a guitarron the vihuela also has a vaulted back. This deep, convex-curved body of the vihuela helps to amplify its tone. The vihuela, like the classical acoustic guitar, has nylon strings. However, three of the strings are tuned up one octave in order to produce a higher-pitched sound.

Today, many of the world's Mariachi guitars are made in the small remote town of Paracho, Mexico. Guitar makers in Paracho produce many thousands of guitars each year for the Mexican market and for export, including guitars made specifically for Mariachi musicians. There are also a number of luthiers and guitar companies in the U.S. making quality instruments for Mariachi ensembles. Some of the most widely known Mariachi guitar makers include Paracho Elite, Candela's Guitars, Camino Guitars, Paco Castillo, Barraza, Lucida and Lauren Guitars. In addition, a number of the larger guitar companies (like Gibson, Ibanez, Washburn, Martin and Alvarez) also make instruments intended for Mariachi music.

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Mariachi Mastery-Guitar/Vihuela $16.95 By Jeff Nevin. Orchestra. For guitar/vihuela. Mariachi Mastery. Early Intermediate. Method book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

Mariachi Favorites for Solo Guitar $9.95 "Arranged by Laura Sobrino; adapted by Steve Eckels. For Guitar (Fingerpicking). Solos. Mariachi. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 56 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc"

Todo De Mariachi Guitarra [Dvd] Vol. 2 $19.95 Mel Bay Método De Mariachi Guitarra DVD, Volume 2 - Spanish Only

Todo De Mariachi Guitarron [Dvd] Vol. 1 $19.95 Mel Bay Método De Mariachi Guitarron DVD, Volume 1 - Spanish Only

Todo De Mariachi Guitarra [Dvd] Vol. 1 $19.95 Mel Bay Metodo De Mariachi Guitarra DVD, Volume 1 - Spanish-Only

YTC SUMMIT 7693 Mariachi Band Guitar C24 $26.78 Mariachi band Guitar. Width: 3.5 . Height: 5.75 . Satisfaction ensured. Made from the finest materials.

Mel Bay Metodo De Mariachi Vihuela Dvd, Volume 2 - Spanish Only $19.95 Mel Bay Metodo De Mariachi Vihuela DVD, Volume 2 - Spanish Only

Mel Bay Metodo De Mariachi Violin Volume 2 Spanish Only Dvd $19.95 Mel Bay Metodo De Mariachi Violin Volume 2 Spanish Only DVD

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Mel Bay Metodo De Mariachi Vihuela Volume 1 Spanish Only Dvd $19.95 Mel Bay Metodo De Mariachi Vihuela Volume 1 Spanish Only DVD

Mariachi Mexicano Guitar $3.95 By Nance. Edited by Mary Ann Godla. For guitar. Collections & Specialized Methods. Music book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

Mariachi Method for Guitar $24.95 (Beginning Level à English Edition). Guitar Educational. Book with CD. 80 pages. Published by Mixta Music Publishing

Mariachi $39.99 Rick Kersten Mariachi - Giclee Print

Mixta Publishing Co. Mariachi Method for Guitar (Book/CD) $24.95 The Mariachi Method Book transforms the traditional verbal teaching of this time-honored genre into a written text. This book is especially designed to teach the beginning player the fundamentals of Mariachi guitar. It contains lessons that introduce the primary chords, followed by easy exercises, new rhythm patterns and great songs to put your new Mariachi knowledge to use. The 2 accompanying CDs provide a teaching soundtrack to guide you through the exercises, rhythms and songs.

Mixta Publishing Co. Mariachi Method For Guitar (Book/Cd) $24.95 The Mariachi Method Book transforms the traditional verbal teaching of this time-honored genre into a written text. This book is especially designed to teach the beginning player the fundamentals of Mariachi guitar. It contains lessons that introduce the primary chords, followed by easy exercises, new rhythm patterns and great songs to put your new Mariachi knowledge to use. The 2 accompanying CDs provide a teaching soundtrack to guide you through the exercises, rhythms and songs.80 pagesSize: 12" x 9"Composer: Michael ArchuletaISBN: 967595118

El Mariachi $10 Synopsis: Two men in black with guitar cases confuse a Mexican drug war: one's just a singer looking for a job. Made for $7,000. Format: DVD Color: Color Rating: R Genre: Drama Runtime: 81 Year: 1992 Director: Robert Rodriguez

Alfred 0023876 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $23.4 Alfred Music Publishing is the world s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational' reference' pop' and performance materials for teachers' students' professionals' and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument' style' and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar' traditional tunes for string orchestra alone' mariachi band alone' or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet' guitar' guitarr=n' vihuela' piano' and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher's Manual.

Alfred 0023875 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $23.4 Alfred Music Publishing is the world s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational' reference' pop' and performance materials for teachers' students' professionals' and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument' style' and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar' traditional tunes for string orchestra alone' mariachi band alone' or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet' guitar' guitarr=n' vihuela' piano' and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher's Manual.

Alfred 0023877 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $23.4 Alfred Music Publishing is the world s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational' reference' pop' and performance materials for teachers' students' professionals' and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument' style' and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar' traditional tunes for string orchestra alone' mariachi band alone' or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet' guitar' guitarr=n' vihuela' piano' and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher's Manual.

Alfred 0023878 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $30.63 Alfred Music Publishing is the world s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational' reference' pop' and performance materials for teachers' students' professionals' and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument' style' and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar' traditional tunes for string orchestra alone' mariachi band alone' or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet' guitar' guitarr=n' vihuela' piano' and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher's Manual.

Alfred 0024442 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $29.73 Alfred Music Publishing is the world s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational' reference' pop' and performance materials for teachers' students' professionals' and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument' style' and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar' traditional tunes for string orchestra alone' mariachi band alone' or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet' guitar' guitarr=n' vihuela' piano' and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher's Manual.

Alfred 0024443 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $29.73 Alfred Music Publishing is the world's largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational reference pop and performance materials for teachers students professionals and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument style and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar traditional tunes for string orchestra alone mariachi band alone or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet guitar guitarr=n vihuela piano and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher s Manual.

Alfred 0024444 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $29.73 Alfred Music Publishing is the world s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational' reference' pop' and performance materials for teachers' students' professionals' and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument' style' and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar' traditional tunes for string orchestra alone' mariachi band alone' or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet' guitar' guitarr=n' vihuela' piano' and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher's Manual.

Alfred 0024446 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $36.96 Alfred Music Publishing is the world's largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational reference pop and performance materials for teachers students professionals and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument style and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar traditional tunes for string orchestra alone mariachi band alone or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet guitar guitarr=n vihuela piano and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher s Manual.

Alfred 0023872 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $23.4 Alfred Music Publishing is the world s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational' reference' pop' and performance materials for teachers' students' professionals' and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument' style' and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar' traditional tunes for string orchestra alone' mariachi band alone' or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet' guitar' guitarr=n' vihuela' piano' and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher's Manual.

Alfred 0023873 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $26.11 Alfred Music Publishing is the world's largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational reference pop and performance materials for teachers students professionals and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument style and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar traditional tunes for string orchestra alone mariachi band alone or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet guitar guitarr=n vihuela piano and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher s Manual.

Alfred 0023874 Mariachi Philharmonic Mariachi in the Traditional String Orchestra Music Book $23.4 Alfred Music Publishing is the world s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational' reference' pop' and performance materials for teachers' students' professionals' and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument' style' and difficulty level. Experience the exciting music of the marichi tradition Lifelong mariachi performer and educator John Nieto joins Bob Phillips to provide authentic orchestral settings of familiar' traditional tunes for string orchestra alone' mariachi band alone' or string orchestra and mariachi band together. Trumpet and accompaniment books are available to provide optional parts for trumpet' guitar' guitarr=n' vihuela' piano' and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher's Manual.

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Mexican Mariachi $10 Mexican Mariachi

Mariachi Mexico $4.49 Mariachi Mexico

Mariachi Costume - Mexican or Spanish Costumes $33.79 Break out the guitar and maracas, it's time for fiesta! This Mariachi Costume includes open-front black polyester cropped jacket with decorative metal accents on sleeve, and elastic waist pants with decorative metal accents on pant legs (metal accents not as shown). Does not include white dickie or hat. 100% polyester, hand or machine wash warm and line dry.

El Mariachi - Special Edition (DVD) $16.4 While earning room and board for a song, a down-on-his-luck musician gets into deep hot water when he`s mistaken for a guitar case-toting hitman in a small Mexican town. EL MARIACHI was produced by do-it-yourself Austin, Texas auteur Robert Rodriguez (FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, SPY KIDS) on a shoe-string budget for the Mexican video market but earned a major studio release. Winner of the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Mariachi Skull $69.99 Brad Mariachi Mariachi Skull - Stretched Canvas Print

El Mariachi Special Edition - DVD $9.83 Rated: RSynopsis: Scene SelectionsSneak Peek: ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO10-Minute Film School FeaturetteRobert Rodriguez's short film "Bedhead"Director's CommentaryNew film transfer from original negatives supervised by Robert RodriguezSynopsis:All he wants is to be is a mariachi, like his father, his grandfather and his great grandfather before him. But the town he thinks will bring him luck brings only a curse of deadly mistaken identity.Forced to trade his guitar for a gun, the mariachi is playing for his life in this critically-acclaimed film debut from director Robert Rodriguez. Financed with earnings from a month-long stay in a research hospital, this astonishing action adventure was shot with no second takes, using borrowed equipment and a talented cast of unknowns. The riveting result is a wild bullet-dodging ride through aworld of bandido violence, from the suspense of the opening shoot-out to the tragedy of the unexpected conclusion. With little more than a great story and a lot of heart, Rodriguez has created pure movie pleasure, setting new standards for independent filmmaking, and establishing himself as an unquestionable talent. "An enormously entertaining movie." (Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES)© 1979 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.