{{short description|String instrument developed in Mexico}} {{distinguish|Jarana jarocha}} {{Infobox Instrument |name= Jarana huasteca |names= Jarana de son huasteco, jaranita |image= Jarana huasteca.jpg |image_capt= Jarana huasteca |background= String |classification= String instrument |hornbostel_sachs= |hornbostel_sachs_desc= Composite chordophone |developed= Mexico |range= |related= Huapanguera |articles= }}

The '''jarana huasteca''', '''jarana de son huasteco''' or '''jaranita''' is a string instrument. It is most often called simply '''jarana'''. It is a guitar-like chordophone with 5 strings, tuned in thirds (low to high): G, B, D, F# and A. It has a range similar to the mandolin,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stringedinstrumentdatabase.aornis.com/|title=The Stringed Instrument Database: Index|website=stringedinstrumentdatabase.aornis.com}}</ref> and a scale length of around 40&nbsp;cm.

left|thumb|Jarana Huasteca tuning thumb|Jarana huasteca playing El fandanguito thumb|upright|A son huasteco trio, featuring a violin, jarana huasteca and huapanguera The instrument usually forms part of the ''trío huasteco'' ensemble, along with the ''quinta huapanguera'' and violin, taking on the role of the rhythmic accompaniment. It is usually used to play huasteca music.

Compared to the ''guitarra huapanguera'', the instrument is smaller and higher-pitched. {{clear left}}

== References == {{Reflist}} * {{cite book | last = INAH | author-link = INAH | title = Atlas Cultural de México. Música. | year = 1988 | publisher = México: Grupo Editorial Planeta | isbn = 968-406-121-8 }}

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Jarana Huasteca}} Category:Mexican musical instruments Category:Guitar family instruments