Guitar Instructions For Beginners

The Mariachi Method Book
The Mariachi Method Book for the beginning guitar is the first book written and published that transforms the traditional oral teachings of mariachi music into a written text form. The book provides a beginning tool for aspiring musicians who want to learn and play the guitar. The book includes chord charts, Illustrations, and photographs of hand and finger placement. It also includes simple rhythmic notations along with a series of exercises designed to teach the mariachi strumming style. The book includes two accompanying CD’s, that coincides and provides audio instructions that correspond with book exercises as well as a eleven classic mariachi songs. The purpose of the “Mariachi Method Book” and instructional and CD is:

a) First to establish a written manuscript of mariachi rhythms chord charts, and songs.

b) Second, to make available this knowledge to future generations.

c) Third, to provide a learning tool to anyone who enjoys, appreciates and wants to play and perform Mariachi guitar.

Order the Book here
(The Mariachi Method Book is also available in Spanish)

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Listen to a song from the teaching sound track of the book. Two CD’s accompany the book. Eleven songs and work exercises are included with the CDs. Click here to listen to a sample sound clip.
(MP3 player or equivalent required. File size 1.16Mb)

The following are endorsements that have been provided for the book.

This is a marvelous teaching tool that can be used by teachers in the classrooms and individual learners at home. Jose Cuellar (AKA Dr. Loco) PHD Professor of la Raza students at San Francisco State University.

"The Mariachi Method for Guitar is an excellent and promising manual for the beginning mariachi guitarist. It teaches its user the fundamentals necessary to become a competent musician. Mil gracias Michael.... for your time and dedication in putting together this wonderful manual." Javier Trujillo Mariachi Cobre Mariachi Aztlan ( Director)

“This book provides a solid foundation for the beginning acoustic guitarist, as well as a beginning introduction to the Mexican mariachi music tradition.” Laura Sobrino Professional Mariachi Performer and Mariachi Educator

"I am excited for my customers and students. The industry has been in need off an instructional book like this for decades. I am looking forward to future books." Tomas Delgado Owner Candelas Guitars

"People will learn the right way to play the guitar, I wish I had this book when I was young." Lalo Guerrero Grandfather of Chicano Music