The mariachi voice / Dr. Juanita Ulloa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Newland-Ulloa, Juanita, author.

Series:

Oxford scholarship online.

Oxford scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mariachi--Instruction and study.

Mariachi.

Singing--Instruction and study.

Singing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (421 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]

Summary:

A practical resource for all educational program directors, voice professors, historians, singers, and students of mariachi who want to learn and encourage the tradition of mariachi music in the United States. It explores and dissects the similarities and differences between classical and mariachi fields regarding voice, while also providing useful classroom-tested lesson plans on voice pedagogy, history, and diction for teaching the mariachi singer.

Contents:

Cover

Half-title

The Mariachi Voice

Copyright

Contents

Foreword by Mark Fogelquist, Mariachi Director

Foreword by Dr. Karen Hall, Professor of Voice, Songwerks Voice Studio

Preface

Dedications and Acknowledgments

Author Bio

Chapter 1 MARIACHI SONG

Introduction: What Is Mariachi Singing?

Growth of Mariachi Programs and Hispanic Song in the United States and Mexico

Understanding Terms: Ranchera, Mariachi, Mariache, and Música Regional Mexicana

Lesson Plans

Lesson 1: Mariachi Song: Introduction

Lesson 2: Growth of Mariachi and Understanding Terms: Ranchera, Mariachi, Mariache, and Música Regional Mexicana

Chapter 2 History: Mariachi Singers and Their Songs

Ranchera Rural Folk Origins

Vocal Roots

Early Twentieth-Century Ranchera Songs

Mexico's Golden Age of Cinema, Singers, and Songs

Manuel M. Ponce, "The Father of Mexican Song"

Solo Ranchera Singers Become Celebrities through Media Expansion

Crossover Singing: Jorge Negrete and Operas Rancheras

Jorge Negrete

Opera Rancheras

Mexico's Premiere Voice Teacher: Maestro José Pierson

The Bolero in Mexico: History, Singers, and Composers

Ranchera Singing Style

Singer/Songwriter José Alfredo Jiménez: A Third Period in Mariachi History

Female Ranchera/Bolero Singers and Composers

Bravío Ranchera Singing-Lucha Reyes and Vocal Conditions for Female Ranchera Singers

Vocal Conditions for Female Ranchera Singers

Summary

Chronology: Key Dates in Ranchera Voice History

History: Mariachi Singers and Their Songs

Lesson 1: Ranchera Rural Folk Origins

Lesson 2: Vocal Roots and Early Twentieth Century Ranchera Songs

Songs

Lesson 3: Mexico's Golden Age of Cinema, Singers, and Songs

Lesson 4: The Father of Mexican Song-Manuel M. Ponce.

Lesson 5: Solo Ranchera Singers Become Celebrities Through Media Expansion

Lesson 6: Crossover Singers: Jorge Negrete and Operas Rancheras

Lesson 7: Mexico's Premiere Voice Teacher: Maestro José Pierson

Lesson 8: The Bolero in Mexico-History, Singers, and Composers

Lesson 9: Ranchera Singing Style

Lesson 10: Singer/Songwriter José Alfredo Jiménez: A Third Period in Mariachi History

Lesson 11: Female Ranchera/Bolero Singers and Composers

Lesson 12: Bravío Ranchera Song-Lucha Reyes and Vocal Conditions for Women

Lesson 13: Key Dates in Mexican Voice History-Advanced Studies (Based upon Chronology)

Answer Key

Lesson 4: The Father of Mexican Song-Manuel M. Ponce

Lesson 5: Solo Ranchera Singers Become Celebrities Through Media Expansion

Chapter 3 Mariachi Voice Pedagogy

Vocal Production and Vocal Care: A Visual Starting Place for Vocalists

Voice Production in Class Exercises and Discussion

"Understanding Your Vocal Instrument" by Professor John Nix

Vocal Cords: What Are They, and How Do They Work?

Breathing: The Energy for the Voice

Breathing for Singing Exercises

Vocal Cords Quiz.

Staying Healthy as a Singer

The Vocal Athlete

We All Like to Eat!

Traveling and Singing

Minding Your Meds

Pacing Rehearsals

Differences between Men and Women's Voices

General Vocal Exercises for Daily Use (Men and Women)

Vocal Exercises Specifically for Men

Vocal Exercises Specifically for Women

Addressing Common Vocal Problems Faced by Mariachi Singers

If You Are a Teacher, Be a Good Example

Reinforce Healthy Habits

Final Thoughts

Staying Healthy as a Singer Exercises

A Voice Lesson: Alignment, Breath, and Vowel

Alignment, Breath, and Vowel Exercises

Voice Teacher or Voice Coach-What Is the Difference?

Female Mariachi Fach

Mariachi Falsete: To Bridge or to Break

Can Anyone Sing Falsete?

Where Does Falsete Come From?

How Do I Learn Falsete?

Practicing Falsete

Vocal Yodeling Exercises

Beginning Falsete Exercises

Advanced Falsete Exercises

Falsete Quiz

What Is the Belt Voice?

Handling Vocal Fatigue and Developing Mindfulness

Develop Mindfulness and Protect Yourself

In Performance

Mariachi Directors Provide Vocal Leadership

Mariachi Mindfulness Exercise

Mariachi Mindfulness Check-In

Similarities and Differences between Mariachi and Classical Voice Production

Similarities

Differences

Wake-up Warm-ups, Vocalises, and Practicing

Wake-up Warm-ups

Mariachi Vocalises

Practicing

Finding the Right Key for Your Song

Key Choices for Women

Key Choices for Men

Finding the Right Key Exercises

Finding the Right Key Quiz

Choosing a Key with Falsete

Answer Keys to Quizzes

Chapter 4 Preparing to Be a Mariachi Singer

The Voice Is the Instrument Everybody Shares

Group Singers, Ensemble Soloist, Mariachi Soloist: Where Do You Fit In?

Group Singers

Ensemble Soloist

Mariachi Solo Singer.

Costumes, Make-up, Song Studies, and Singing with a Microphone

Make-up and Hair

Song Studies

Singing with a Microphone

Preparation Tips for Auditions and Performances (Live and Online)*

Chapter 5 Mariachi Rhythms and Choosing Song Repertoire

Overview of Mariachi Rhythmic Styles

Why Good Singers Listen to Rhythm

Rhythm Exercises and Learning Songs

Six Basic Rhythms

Choosing Mariachi Voice Repertoire

Graded Ranchera Song Lists: Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Vocal Levels

Level 1: Beginning Solo Mariachi Songs

Level 2: Advanced-Beginner Mariachi Songs

Level 3: Intermediate Mariachi Songs

Level 4: Advanced Mariachi Songs (Competition Level)

Chapter 6 Songs, Diction, Lyrics, IPA, and Translations

Introduction to Mexican Spanish Lyric Diction

Mexican Spanish Is Unique

Pronunciation Tips for Mexican Spanish

Tips on Memorizing Lyrics

Diction Lessons 1-5

Diction Lesson 1: Draw Your own IPA Letters and Short Words

Diction Lesson 2: IPA Short Mariachi Words in Spanish

Diction Lesson 3: IPA Mariachi Words in Spanish

Diction Lesson 4: Important Mariachi Phrases and Song Titles

Diction Lesson 5: Mariachi Longer Song Titles

Lessons: Song Studies

History, Lyrics, and Translations, Guide

Acting

Performing Artist

Composer Studies

Song Studies: History

Song Studies: Lyrics and Translations

Checklist for Song, Lyrics, and Translation Studies

Acting Study

Performing Artist Study

Composer Study

Ranchera Songs List with IPA, Poetic, and Literal Translations

Chapter 7 Mariachi Music Fundamentals

Sheet Music in Mariachi's Urban Period

Ranchera Composers and Arrangers Use Sheet Music: Manuel Esperón, Ruben Fuentes, Mariachi Vargas, Jorge Negrete

Music Fundamentals in Schools.

Bilingual Theory and Solfege versus Letter Note Reading

Solfege-Solfegio

Review Questions: Sheet Music in Mariachi's Urban Period, Manuel M. Ponce, Manuel Esperón, and Solfege

Bilingual Music Fundamentals

Treble Clef (Clave de sol)

Treble Clef in Spanish-Clave de sol en Español

Clave de sol

Bass Clef (Clave de fa)

Bass Clef in Spanish-Clave de fa

Meter and Rhythmic Note Values

Notes Values in Spanish

Transcription of Melodies and Rhythms

Three Basic Chords

Popular Mariachi Keys

Finding a Singer's Best Key

Dynamics and Tempo Terms in Spanish, Italian, and English

Ten Lesson Plans

Chapter 8 Four Interviews with Mariachi Artists on Voice

Linda Ronstadt: Mexican American Multi-Grammy Winner in Mariachi, twelve Grammys in diverse vocal styles, Kennedy Center and The Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Awards, Emmy Award, Tony, and Emmy nominations

Jorge Negrete: Dispelling Myths about legendary ranchera singer, El charro cantor. An interview with his grandchildren: Rafael Jorge Negrete and Diana Irene Negrete

Flor de Toloache: 2017 Latin Grammy Winning group based in New York with a pioneering vocal edge

Raul Cuellar, Jr.: Contemporary Mexican American ranchera singer and violinist with Camperos de Nati Cano Mariachi

Glossary

Mariachi Voice Resources

Resources and Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource and publisher information; title from PDF title page (viewed on September 18, 2024).

ISBN:

9780190846275

0190846275

9780190846251

0190846259

9780190846268

0190846267

OCLC:

1413954192