1 Tambora (large bass drum with a cymbal on top) and 1 Tarola (snare drum with timbales and cowbells). Essential Repertoire
Most sheet music collections focus on several key genres that define the regional Mexican style: partituras de banda sinaloense
2 E♭ Alto Horns, commonly known as saxores or charchetas , which provide the rhythmic "upbeat" groove. 1 Tambora (large bass drum with a cymbal
Narrative ballads and traditional songs often performed by groups like Banda el Recodo or Banda MS . commonly known as saxores or charchetas
3 Trumpets (Trompetas), 3 Valve Trombones (Trombones de pistones), and 1 Sousaphone (Tuba).