Aguinaldos & Seises for the Cuatro Puertorriqueño
Play these gorgeous melodies every year at every parranda in every house!
Revive Puerto Rican Traditions with Aguinaldos y Seises for Cuatro Puertorriqueño
Rediscover the Heartbeat of Puerto Rican Christmas
The "Aguinaldos & Seises for the Cuatro Puertorriqueño" collection will transport you to the ancient world of Puerto Rican music, a rich tradition spanning centuries. Once a cherished musical gift during the Christmas season, aguinaldos were performed by family and friends during joyous parrandas or trullas. Sadly, this beautiful tradition is fading from today’s modern culture. Now is your chance to revive these joyful memories and bring back the festive spirit that once filled our hearts.
A Journey Back to Joyful Childhood Memories
Imagine the warm glow of Christmas lights, the laughter of family, and the strumming of cuatros as uncles play their favorite aguinaldos. These songs are more than melodies; they are a bridge to happy childhood Christmases, where every parranda was packed with treats and unforgettable songs. With this unique collection, you can learn to play these timeless aguinaldos, ensuring the tradition stays alive for generations to come.
Master the Art of Seis
Seis, another delightful form of Puerto Rican folk music, offers immense enjoyment and creative expression. Traditionally, seises were spontaneous compositions, with poets crafting lyrics on the spot based on audience suggestions. With our special collection, you can master various styles of seis: Seis Choreao, Seis con Décima, Seis Celinés, Seis Fajardeño and many more.
Each piece in the collection is provided in standard notation and tablature (TAB) format, complete with guitar chords, making it easy to learn and enjoy these vibrant songs.
Clear & Concise Musical Notation
Our musical notation is designed to be clear and concise, guiding you through the styles of playing seis. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, you'll find the instructions easy to follow, allowing you to bring these gorgeous melodies to life during every parranda.
Keep the Tradition Alive
Let’s unite in this endeavor to revive and celebrate our musical heritage. Learn to play these beautiful aguinaldos and seises, and ensure that every year, at every parranda, these treasured songs fill every home with joy and togetherness.
Your Instructor
Samuel Ramos is an experienced educator, instructional designer, and musician. He graduated from Antillean Adventist University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Full Sail University with a Master's Degree in Educational Media Design and Technology, giving him 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 a multimedia designer for the Walt Disney Company, a digital learning designer for the University of St. Augustine at the San Marcos, California campus, and a senior instructional technologist for the University of San Diego. His skills have also extended to LMS Administrator/Instructional Designer for Taylor Guitars in San Diego, California. He has written several instructional books on playing various instruments, including the Puerto Rican cuatro, guitar, and mandolin.
When he is not busy teaching or creating content, Samuel dedicates his time to 4jibaro.com - a website that serves as an online community to promote awareness of Puerto Rican folk music and heritage. Through his work here, Samuel seeks to bring hope and joy to people through music by changing 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
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StartSeis de María in G Major