Mariachi Series

The Mexican Marieta is based on the French polka Mariette. This attractive arrangement for young players combines a variety of articulations to help achieve the correct performance style. (Grade 3)

This beautiful ballad has become a Mariachi standard, and this easy version will be a welcome addition to any program. Includes new English lyrics in addition to the original Spanish version. Hal Leon...

Written in a jarabe Mariachi style, this exciting arrangement mixes rhythms of 6/8 and 3/4 at times creating a 3 against 2 feel so characteristic of Mariachi music. This well-known song is a must for...

In the Ranchera Valseada style, Cielito Lindo is one of the most well-known Mexican folk songs. (Grade 2.5)

Written in a slow waltz style, this beautiful ballad from Jos?Ü Alfredo Jim?Ünez is sure to be a concert favorite. With moderate trumpet ranges and easy rhythms, this will go together easily. Hal Leon...

This bolero in 4/4 is written for a male voice and provides challenging chords for the armonia section. Hal Leonard Mariachi Series * Each arrangement includes a professionally recorded demonstration...

The Bolero is a popular Latin rhythm originating in Cuba, and is the basis for this moderately paced version of this well-known Latin standard. Hal Leonard Mariachi Series ' Each arrangement includes...

The traditional Mexican serenade (and happy birthday!) song that every mariachi must know. Arranged here in a traditional setting, this is perfectly suited for beginning-level mariachis. Hal Leonard M...

Written for a baritone or tenor voice, this bolero in 4/4 also features the violins and trumpets on interesting accompaniment parts. (Includes Full Performance CD)

This song popularized by Alejandro Fernandez is written with a fast danzon rhythm in the armonia section. A male vocalist is featured while the violins and trumpets provide countermelodies.

This ranchera lenta in 4/4 time exemplifies the typical ranchera style. Written for a baritone or tenor voice, this arrangement is scored for two violins rather than the more typical three parts. (Inc...

A huapango popularized by Miguel Aceves Mejia ('El Rey del Falsete'), this song is written with syncopated rhythms in the armonia section and provides harmonies characteristic of this style of music....

One of the most romantic and popular songs of all time written in a 4/4 bolero style. The vocal part divides into a trio for male voices at the end. (Includes Full Performance CD)

Considered to be one of the signature songs of the mariachi genre, this intermediate/advanced arrangement contains all the elements of the traditional Son Jalisciense style. (Grade 4)

Possibly the most prolific songwriter of Mariachi repertoire, Jos?Ü Alfredo Jim?Ünez' music has been recorded by artists throughout Mexico and Latin America. This is one of his best-known songs arrang...

This popular Mariachi song is beautifully arranged as a ranchero valseada (mariachi waltz) in a moderate tempo. Hal Leonard Mariachi Series ' Each arrangement includes a professionally recorded demons...

Arranged in the style of a ranchera valseada (waltz), El Rey (The King) alternates between two styles and features lovely melodies. Very playable. Hal Leonard Mariachi Series ' Each arrangement includ...

This lively waltz from Mariachi master Jos?Ü Alfredo Jim?Ünez is arranged here with moderate ranges and skillful interplay between the vocalist, strings and trumpets. Hal Leonard Mariachi Series ' Eac...

The Road to the City of Guanajuato is a moderate waltz with a nice mixture of vocal and instrumental feature spots. Hal Leonard Mariachi Series ' Each arrangement includes a professionally recorded de...

Written in the distinctive style huapango ranchera originating from the regions of Veracruz and Tamaulipas, Mexico, this arrangement includes striking rhythmic figures and a lively tempo. Hal Leonard...

Here is a very popular, up-tempo ranchera polkeada (rancher's song with a polka beat) by one of Mexico's most famed and well-loved mariachi composers. Arranged for beginning-level mariachi with solo v...

This lovely song in the Ranchera Romantica style has been recorded by many artists, and was further popularized by Linda Ronstadt on her 1987 crossover CD Canciónes de mi Padre. (Grade 2.5)

This song in the Ranchera Valseada style is from the 1945 movie of the same name. Tuna refers to the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. The film was a comic western starring singer/actor Jorge Negrete....

The Bolero is a popular Latin rhythm originating in Cuba, and is the basis for this moderately paced version of this well-known Latin standard. Hal Leonard Mariachi Series ' Each arrangement includes...