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Practice Music

Below are some Yahoo playlists that I have put together for you to listen to as you practice your Argentine Tango. These playlists are also good for getting to know the music of each of the major orchestras of Argentine Tango.

Rhythmic Tango Music Playlist
This collection features the rhythmic music of Carlos Di Sarli, Juan D'Arienzo, Rodolfo Biagi, Ricardo Tanturi, Edgardo Donato, Pedro Laurenz, Francisco Canaro, Francisco Lomuto, and Anibal Troilo.

Melodic Tango Music Playlist
This collection features the melodic and romantic music of Miguel Calo, Lucio Demare, Carlos Di Sarli, Osvaldo Fresedo, Osvaldo Pugliese, and Angel Vargas y Angel D'Agostino.

Vals Practice Playlist
This collection of Vals (Waltz) practice music.

Milonga Practice Playlist
This collection of Milonga practice music.

Juan D'Arienzo Practice Playlist
This collection of practice music is by Juan D'Arienzo. D'Arienzo was known as the "King of the Beat." His music is very rhythmic and has a strong steady beat for dancing. His music might not be as complex or as elegant as some, but what it might lack in some areas, it makes up for in energy and drive.

Carlos DiSarli Practice Playlist

Osvaldo Pugliese Practice Playlist

 

Tags: Alberto Echague ,hector maure ,juan d'arienzo

A Brief History of Argentine Tango by Clint Rauscher and Shelley Brooks

 Version 1.0 - May 2014

 
The concept of this performance is to show a progression of Argentine Tango from its early days up to today, demonstrating different rhythms, embraces and styles. 
 
Performance Notes: This was our first time attempting this performance. I finished editing the music on Thursday and we performed it the very next night, at the Spoleto Tango weekend in Charleston, Sc. This performance was completely improvised, Shelley did not even know which songs I had decided on prior to the performance. Since this was our first time attempting this performance, we appreciate any constructive criticism that you might have for making it better. We want to fine tune this concept and perform it again in the near future.

2017 Colgadas Workshop Demo

 December 9, 2017

Teachers: Clint Rauscher and Shelley Brooks
Song: Tristeza de Arrabal by Otros Aires

2014 Leg Wraps and Ganchos Demo

Clint Rauscher and Shelley Brooks
 
May 2014
Spoleto Tango Festival - Charleston, SC
"Nochero Soy" by Osvaldo Pugliese
 
In this demo, we start with the most basic of leg wraps (ganchos), leading her to a side open and stepping into her step to receive the wrap (:14). The primary leg wrap from the class can be seen clearly at :22 and 1:55. It starts with a rebound step and lead her around/over my right leg, creating an opportunity for her to wrap. One thing that we discussed in the class was the technique for the women, to make these safe for the dance floor, is to not extend the leg out after the wrap.. notice at :25, Shelley's knee is bent and goes up instead of out.
 

Then we proceed to demonstrate more complex wraps showing how they can be used to express the music, such as at 1:17. Two of my favorites are the double wrap at 1:44 and the inside the embrace gancho at 2:00. We also did a piernazo (high leg wrap, above the man's waist) at :45.