Aguinaldos & Seises for the Puerto Rican Cuatro
Play these gorgeous melodies every year at every parranda in every house!
The Aguinaldos & Seises will open your musical mind to the ancient world of Puerto Rican music that dates back centuries. Originally a traditional music gift during the Christmas season, aguinaldos were performed by family and friends during a parranda or a trulla. Bring back this tradition that is slowly getting lost in oblivion, far from the hearts of today’s genext culture. This course brings back memories of happy childhood Christmases, packed with treats at the parranda and singing these unforgettable aguinaldos accompanied by several uncles strumming away gaily on their Cuatros. This is your chance to revive those memories by learning to play the aguinaldos in ways that cannot be forgotten.
Another form of folk music, the seis, is an immensely enjoyable one to learn. Usually utilized as ground for poets to showcase their talents in lyric writing, seises were songs that were made up on the spot based on ideas given by the audience. Revive the seis by learning to play it with the assistance of this very special collection of songs.
The musical notation instructs in a clear and concise pattern the styles in which you can play the seis. The themes has been written in the standard notation and tablature (TAB) format and includes guitar chords, in anticipation of fun times to come when you’re sitting with your family.
This course is a beautiful attempt at reviving age-old traditions and music. Let’s make this attempt a success and learn to play these gorgeous melodies every year at every parranda in every house!
Your Instructor
Samuel Ramos is a seasoned educator, instructional designer, and musician. He graduated from Antillean Adventist University with a Bachelor's in Music Education and from Full Sail University with a Master's in Educational Media Design and Technology, equipping him with the knowledge to excel in both academics and music.
Not only has Samuel served as a music teacher and Assistant professor of Guitar at the Inter-American University of San German, Puerto Rico, but he has also had the opportunity to become the Multimedia Designer for the Walt Disney Company, Digital Learning Designer for the University of St. Augustine at San Marcos, California campus, and Sr. Instructional Technologist for the University of San Diego. His skills have also extended to becoming LMS Administrator/Instructional Designer for Taylor Guitars in San Diego, California. He wrote several instructional books on playing various instruments including the Puerto Rican cuatro, guitar, and mandolin.
When he is not busy teaching or designing content, Samuel dedicates his time to 4jibaro.com—a website that serves as an online community aiming to increase awareness about Puerto Rican folklore music and its heritage. Through his work here Samuel attempts to bring hope and joy to persons through music by transforming the world – one note at a time!
Course Curriculum
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StartThe Aguinaldo
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StartAguinaldo Traditional in A Minor
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StartAguinaldo Mayagüezano In C Minor
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StartAguinaldo Antillano in A Minor
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StartAguinaldo Orocoveño in A Minor
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StartAguinaldo Bairoa in G Major
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StartAguinaldo Manola in C Major
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StartAguinaldo Isabelino in A Minor
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StartAguinaldos Agua Buenas in D Major
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StartAguinaldo Lamento in A Minor
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StartAguinaldo Cagüeño in G Major
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StartAguinaldo Yumac in E Minor
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StartAguinaldo Jíbaro in A Minor
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StartAguinaldo Costanero in C Minor
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StartAguinaldo Adjunteño in A Minor
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StartAguinaldo in G Major—No. 1
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StartAguinaldo in G Major—No. 2
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StartThe Seis
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StartSeis Llanera in A Minor
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StartSeis Milonga in E Minor (0:45)
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StartSeis Pirata in E Minor
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StartSeis de Bayamón in A Major
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StartSeis Joropo in A Major
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StartSeis Guaguancó in D Minor
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StartSeis Sincopado in A Major
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StartSeis con Décima in A Minor
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StartSeis Canto Serrano in D Minor
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StartSeis Milongüero in E Minor
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StartSeis Cañabón in G Major
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StartSeis de la Campiña in C Major
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StartSeis del Llano in D Minor
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StartSeis Enramada in D Minor
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StartSeis Montebello in D Major
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StartSeis Marumba in C Major
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StartSeis Pampero in G Major
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StartSeis Montuno in C Major
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StartSeis Arrecostao in G Major
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StartSeis Bayamonés in G Major
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StartSeis Tango in G Major (Advance)
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StartSeis Choreao in D Major (Advance)
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StartSeis Mapeyé in A Minor
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StartSeis Mariandá in D Minor
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StartSeis Habanero in E Major
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StartSeis Fajardeño in D Major
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StartSeis Celinés in E Minor
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StartSeis Español in A Minor