The Role and Evolution of Sheet Music in Banda Sinaloense: From Oral Tradition to Written Notation
Banda Sinaloense is a genre of Mexican regional music originating in the state of Sinaloa. Characterized by its powerful brass and percussion sections, it has traditionally been passed down through oral and aural traditions. However, the demand for standardization, educational use, and international performance has increased the need for partituras (sheet music). This paper explores the structure, availability, and significance of sheet music within this genre. partituras de banda sinaloense