Huapango | Mariachi Rhythms & Techniques

Fernando Briseño, Director of the School of Mariachi in Guadalajara, shows us the rhythmic patterns and techniques used in the Huapango genre. See Chapter Markers below…

Topics Covered (click the time to skip to topic)

0:00 Basic Huapango Rhythmic Cell | Demo
0:30 Huapango Rhythmic Cell | with Redouble
1:40 History of Huapango, Style & Characteristics
3:00 Normally in a Minor Key
3:22 Short 'Cielito Rojito' Demo
3:33 Tendency to Change Tempo
3:50 Short 'Cucurrucucu Paloma' Demo
4:32 Falsetto Vocals
5:29 Percussive Strumming Techniques | The Abanico & The Apagon
5:48 Demo of Abanico (Fan)
6:45 Demo of Apagón (Mute / Slap)
7:47 Difficulty Teaching Correct Apagón Position
9:07 Importance of Understanding the Musical Meter
9:29 Supporting Other Instruments in the Mariachi Ensemble
9:43 Importance of Hand Position for Abanico

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