Virtuoso Mariachi

Virtuoso Mariachi presents a unique insight into the history and development of Mexico's traditional music, including how its history has affected performance practice, an in-depth discussion of mariachi trumpet style and technique, a survey of song types common in mariachi music today, critical examination of current trends in mariachi and the performers who set them, and the author's thoughts on the future of mariachi music.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgements Chapter 4 What is Mariachi? Chapter 5 The Mariachi Style Chapter 6 Vivrato Chapter 7 Phrasing Chapter 8 Mariachi Song Styles Chapter 9 The Modern Virtuosos Chapter 10 Mariachi Vargas Today Chapter 11 Mariachi Cobre Chapter 12 Mariachi Sol de México de José L. Hernández Chapter 13 Conclusions Chapter 14 Appendix Chapter 15 Mariachi on the Web Chapter 16 Bibliography Chapter 17 Recordings Chapter 18 Index Chapter 19 About the Author

About the author

By Jeff Nevin

Product details

• Authors: Jeff Nevin, Nevin Jeff
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2001
• EAN: 9780761821731
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-2173-1
• Dimensions: 137 mm x 215 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous; Ethnic Studies, MUSIC / Musical Instruments / General, Musical Instruments, Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity