![]() Here are three more chords that are often found in popular songs. Moving forward it’s time to learn some other traditional Mariachi chords. While we are on the subject of optional fingerings here are a few common variations of the B7 chord. ![]() The fingering for the E minor chord in our first example allows for the second finger to remain in the same position on the fingerboard, therefore, facilitating a smoother transition between chords. Notice the fingers are in the same position on the guitar fingerboard as the previous E minor shape. The reason being that the guitarist will decide in which fingering will make the smoothest change from chord to chord in the song.įor example here is another way to finger the E minor chord. The important thing to keep in mind when you are learning Mariachi Guitar Chords is that whilst the chord shapes themselves may remain the same the fingering of the chord shapes may differ from song to song. Let’s begin with two of the most popular chord shapes the Em (E minor) and B7 (B dominant 7th) In the following examples, we will present the chord shapes without the capo. Quite often guitarists will use a capo to move these chord shapes to a variety of keys to suit the vocal range of the singer. Since the Guitar is an instrument closely associated with this music let’s take a look at some of the basic Mariachi Guitar chord shapes. Nowadays mariachi bands also usually include trumpets. The vihuela again is similar but with a rounded back. The guitarrón is a large guitar shaped instrument that functions as a bass guitar. The traditional mariachi band was made up of at least two violins, a guitar, a guitarrón and a vihuela. Typically a Mariachi band consists of four or more musicians that wear charro suits. ![]() Today Mariachi is the style of music most people associate with Mexico. In recent times the Mariachi style of music came to the attention of a wider audience with its promotion on the radio in the 1920s. Over the years the music has been influenced by other forms of music such as polkas and waltzes other changes include the addition of trumpets and the use of charro outfits by mariachi musicians. This beautiful music whose origins dates back to at least the 18th century is a vibrant, expressive and emotionally charged music. Learning how to play Mariachi Guitar can be an exhilarating experience! ![]()
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