Download or read book Virtuoso Mariachi written by Jeff Nevin and published by Rlpg/Galleys. This book was released on 2002 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of Mariachi considers the genre's folk origins, its development and essence, the teaching style, song styles, the modern virtuosos, and the role of innovation. The revisionist, perfectionist, and constructionist aesthetics are compared. Appendixes include proposals for notation, song lyrics, and Web resources. Nevin is a classical composer. A companion CD, featuring Mariachi music, can be ordered separately. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR