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Piano students of Latin American heritage often do not relate to the folk tunes that most methods use because the majority of those melodies do not flow with the rhythm of the Spanish language. This method is based on melodies original to the Mexican culture. These children's songs flow more naturally with the language, and in accord with the Kodály method of music education, give a better foundation for teaching basic musical elements in a Spanish language culture. Coupled with constant work on sight-reading, this new method is a valuable tool for native Spanish speakers in learning to play ...

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, guitarrn, vihuela, piano, and harp. Historical background and arrangement ideas are provided in the Teacher's Manual.

Each page of this supplemental workbook has 10 staves of easy-to-read music to introduce the student to a new note on a string. The approach emphasizes sight reading and understanding finger patterns.

Cuando Los Beatles se separaron para siempre, en la primavera británica de 1970, Paul McCartney tenía, apenas, 27 años. Era demasiado temprano para iniciar una vida de celebridad en estado de retiro. Lo acosaba la sombra de la inmensa transformación estética y cultural que él mismo había contribuido a forjar. Ante esa encrucijada, McCartney desplegó -en el acierto y el error- diferentes estrategias para renovarse. Como nadie antes, el periodista, músico e investigador Julio Martínez nos presenta ese recorrido sin eludir claroscuros. Con las contradicciones propias de toda...