Hal Leonard

41 pieces including tangos, milongas, chamames, zambas and chacareras

Editor: Ros Stephen
Format: Book with CD
Instrumentation: Violin
Level: intermediate to advanced

A beautiful and wide-ranging collection of 41 great tunes from all over Argentina. This collection features tangos, milongas, chamames, chacareras, zambas and gatos as well as earlier styles and new compositions. Many pieces are presented as duets and there is the opportunity for the solo violinist to play along with the guitar or bandoneon and second violin accompaniment on the MP3 backing tracks. Summaries of the individual tunes and detailed notes on the music of Argentina enable you to get the best out of this exciting and colourful music. The book comes with a CD of all pieces played by Ros Stephen, with MP3 play-along tracks also on the CD as data files. Suitable for grade 3 and above.

"I would recommend this volume to anyone interested in exploring traditional music." - Sarah Kekus (Chair, National Association of Music Educators, 2010-11)

"This is a really appealing book, and great value for money." - The Strad

"Additionally, all pieces are expertly played by violinist Stephen. Her extensive notes on the different styles and tunes enable one to get the best out of this colourful and exciting music." - Australian Strings Association Journal, Stringendo

Song List:

• Por Una Cabeza
• El Choclo
• El Entrerriano
• Comme Il Faut
• El Marne
• Retintin
• Hasta El Dia Del Regresso
• El Petirrojo
• El Portenito
• Milonga Rulito
• Milonga Pampeana
• Suerte Negra
• Mas O Menos
• Belgique
• La Alabanza
• El Rio Dulce
• El Violin Del Gaucho
• Chacarerea De Nuestros Adios
• La Flor Del Chanar
• La Pollana
• Aguara Pope
• Maria Pecuri
• Chammame del Jacaranda
• Naipi y Taroba
• El Urutau
• El Coati
• Manchay Puito
• Gato Cordobes
• Gato Correntino
• Los Amores
• Viva Jujuy
• El Cuando
• La Arunguita
• El Palito
• El Escondido
• La Remesura
• Zamba de Vargas
• Amame Mucho
• La Familiar
• Cuando La Luna Nace
• La Gallina Alegre