Product Overview
This series is ideal for the beginner mariachi ensemble regardless of the age at which the students may start. Each level includes exercises appropriate for students starting to learn the various instruments of the mariachi ensemble. The exercises progressively become more challenging with the end goal of performing the various mariachi styles in the various keys at each level. These mariachi classroom resources were created by Carlos Maldonado.
Progressive Armonía Studies Ensemble Level 1 Armonia
The Progressive Armonía Studies Ensemble Level 1 Armonia book uses a simple, tried and true progressive approach to start the student in learning how to play standard chords and notes on the guitar, vihuela, and guitarron. The book focuses on the standard keys of G, D, and A Major. The exercises go from simple to complex with the student ultimately studying the mariachi styles of ranchera lenta, ranchera valseada, bolero, cumbia, polka, son jalisciense, and the huapango. There is little else needed to start learning how to play the mariachi guitar, vihuela and guitarron. Basic knowledge of music elements is required to start and the guidance of a mentor is recommended to be successful using this amazing resource.
Progressive Armonía Studies Ensemble Level 2 Armonia
The Progressive Armonía Studies Ensemble Level 2 Armonia book uses a simple, tried and true progressive approach to continue learning how to play standard chords and notes on the guitar, vihuela, and guitarron. The book focuses on the standard keys of E, and C as well as common minor keys in mariachi repertoire. The exercises go from simple to complex with the student ultimately studying the previously learned mariachi styles from Level 1 and the mariachi styles of focus in this book: son variation, joropo, bolero ritmico, danzon, bolero ranchero, and ranchera lenta variation. There is little else needed to continue to learn how to play the mariachi guitar, vihuela and guitarron at the intermediate level. Basic knowledge of music elements is required to start and the guidance of a mentor is recommended to be successful using this amazing resource.
Progressive Armonía Studies Ensemble Level 3 Armonia
The Progressive Armonía Studies Ensemble Level 3 Armonia book uses a simple, tried and true progressive approach to continue learning how to play standard chords and notes on the guitar, vihuela, and guitarron. The book focuses on the standard keys of F, and Bb as well as common minor keys in mariachi repertoire. The exercises go from simple to complex with the student ultimately studying the previously learned mariachi styles from Levels 1-2 and the mariachi styles of focus in this book: huapango variation, son variation, joropo variation, and son jarocho. There is little else needed to continue to learn how to play the mariachi guitar, vihuela and guitarron at the advanced level. Basic knowledge of music elements is required to start and the guidance of a mentor is recommended to be successful using this amazing resource.
