Also known as "Mexican Hat Dance," performed upon my Hohner musette accordion, a 4/5 reed instrument in LMMM configuration. Music by F. A. Patrichala, published in a songbook by Ashley Publications. Dedicated to all my friends in Sonora, Mexico,
especially Nacozari, Aconchi, Choyudo, Puerto Arturo, Puebla, San Pablo, La Estancia, Los Hoyos, Arizpe, Hermosillo, Cumpas and Banamichi.
Hat: made by Filson.
This song is a favorite throughout Mexico and is considered to be the National Song of that country. Although the melody and rhythm sound more exciting at the faster 6/8 tempo, I have chosen to play this song at the more dance-like 3/4 time, a tempo which also suits the second refrain section with a waltz signature which I find immensely enjoyable. Ashley Publications presents the entire piece in their sheet music, with the often missing middle refrain nicely included. The bassoon voice of the Hohner has a very deep sounding texture and the musette registers offer a delightfully rich tuning of the middle reeds.
especially Nacozari, Aconchi, Choyudo, Puerto Arturo, Puebla, San Pablo, La Estancia, Los Hoyos, Arizpe, Hermosillo, Cumpas and Banamichi.
Hat: made by Filson.
This song is a favorite throughout Mexico and is considered to be the National Song of that country. Although the melody and rhythm sound more exciting at the faster 6/8 tempo, I have chosen to play this song at the more dance-like 3/4 time, a tempo which also suits the second refrain section with a waltz signature which I find immensely enjoyable. Ashley Publications presents the entire piece in their sheet music, with the often missing middle refrain nicely included. The bassoon voice of the Hohner has a very deep sounding texture and the musette registers offer a delightfully rich tuning of the middle reeds.
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