M USIC FROM M EXICO 6 th Grade Lesson Mrs. Serres.
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MUSIC FROM MEXICO6th Grade Lesson
Mrs. Serres
FACTS ABOUT MEXICO
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States
Capital: Mexico City
Currency: Mexican peso
President: Enrique Peña Nieto
Official language: Spanish
Government: Federal republic, Presidential system
Population: 114,793,341 (2011)Mayan ruin Chichenitza
OLMEC CIVILIZATION The first civilization to evolve in Mesoamerica
was that of the Olmecs, around 1500 B.C. They possibly came from Africa. They built huge religious stone emblems of their
gods and rulers. Some were more than nine feet tall, and weighed more than 40 tons.
They transported these emblems miles across the terrain without the use of wheels or the aid of animals.
They were expert farmers and had a sophisticated Market place system.
Archeologists are not sure what led to the decline of the Olmec civilization.
Olmec
ANCIENT CULTURES - AZTEC The Aztecs were a wandering tribe that settled on
the swampy shores of Lake Texcoco around 1300 BC.
They built canoes, created floating gardens for growing food and filled in the marshes to create more land.
After they settled in, they began to conquer the neighboring tribes.
Each conquered tribe had to pay tribute to the Aztecs in the form of food, clothing, jewels, and of course, captives to feed the hungry gods. That made the Aztecs very happy and very rich.
In 1500 ACE Spanish explores arrived and were amazed at the empire the Aztecs had created.
AZTEC CULTURE CONTINUED
The Spanish had come to Mexico to conquer and take over the country for the Spanish Empire.
The Spanish brought guns, horses, huge fighting dogs, and disease.
Because the Aztecs were such fierce warriors, they might have had a slim chance of survival against guns and horses and huge fighting dogs. But they had no defense against disease. They had never been exposed to childhood diseases like measles. Many became ill once the Spanish arrived; many died.
By the late 1500’s the Aztec empire was extinguished
THE MAYAN’S 400 BCE, a new people suddenly appeared, the
Maya. No one knows where they came from, but they
arrived with amazing skills. They were an advanced civilization. They soon took over the Yucatan Peninsula of Central America.
Their system of mathematics was among the most sophisticated in the ancient world.
Like the ancient Romans, the Mayas were master builders.
Around 900 CE, the Maya cities were abandoned and no one seems to know why.
Archeologists continue to look for clues in Mayan ruins to find out what happened to the Mayan people
The Mayan Civilization
QUIJADA
Made the jawbone of a donkeyThe musician strikes thelarge end with their palm so the teeth rattle, or scrapes the teeth with a stick
TEPONAZTLI DRUM (ANCIENT AZTECS)
Made from a hollowed out treetrunk with two slits cut into the side. It is played with two mallets.This drum was used for special ceremonies
GUITARRA CONCHERA
Small guitar made from the shell of anArmadillo. Used for Concheros DanceSongs and ceremonies
MARIACHI Originated in the state of Jalisco in the late
1800’s Features two violins, guitar, vihuela,
guitarron and trumpets Often times a singer may join the band for
certain songs Trumpets and violins play the melody Guitar, vihuela, guitarron play the rhythm Dance music, lively rhythms and melodies Style can vary slightly from region to region
in Mexico
MARIACHI INSTRUMENTS
MARIACHI COSTUMEMEXICAN CHARROS OUTFIT
INFLUENCES FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
Germany –Contributed the Accordion, Tuba & Trumpet
Spain – Guitar & Violin
Africa – Marimba (like a xylophone but made of wood)
MODERN STYLES OF MEXICAN MUSIC
Son Jarocho (song style of Veracruz) – songs like “La Bamba” by Ritchie Valens
Banda – style that uses a lot of brass instruments like tuba, trumpets and trombones – Songs like “Inolvidable” by Jenni Rivera
Rock en Espanol – A combination of American rock and Spanish instruments and influences; modern performers like Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Inglesias, Selena Gomez
Tejano – “Amore Prohibido” by Selena Perez
SON JAROCHO MUSIC “LA BAMBA”
CINCO DE MAYO Commemorates the battle at
Puebla where a small group of Mexicans defeated a well trained French Army
Des Colores is a song traditionally sung at Cinco de Mayo celebrations
Celebrated with parades, parties, food, dancing, concerts and fun!
Celebrated more in the United States then in Mexico
“DE COLORES” CINCO DE MAYO SONG
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
Celebrated on September 16! The song “Viva Mexico” is traditionally sung
during independence day celebrations
“VIVA MEXICO” (MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY SONG)
“LAS MANANITAS”SONG SUNG ON A PERSON’S BIRTHDAY
FAMOUS MEXICAN MUSICIANS
TabooFrom BlackEyed Peas
Selena Gomez
Richie Valens
Jenni RiveraSelenaPerez
Freddy FenderCarlos SantanaMexican &
Native American
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