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Albéniz, Isaac : España(6 hojas de album) Tango D-Dur

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Music ID : 20880
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:character pieces
Total Playing Time:2 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

Commentary (2)

Author : Wada, Mayuko

Last Updated: February 26, 2021
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

The following piece, "Tango," is the most popular in the collection and has been arranged for various instruments.

In D major, 2/4 time, Andantino. A leisurely, tropical-flavored melody unfolds over a pleasant swaying rhythm. Allowing for free variations in the breadth of the sway will enhance the atmosphere.

Writer: Wada, Mayuko

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: July 21, 2025
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

Although marked Andantino, if anything were to be added, it might be "Con grazia." It proceeds gracefully and unassumingly, but a certain degree of tempo fluctuation is permissible. As long as one is aware that it progresses in 2/4 time, it is acceptable to take a little extra time where desired.

There are two points to pay attention to in this piece:

  • Treatment of Non-Harmonic Tones: Many non-harmonic tones appear in the melody line throughout the piece, so please emphasize them. For example, the D on the first beat of measure 8 is a suspension carried over from the previous measure. In measure 10, the H on the first beat is an appoggiatura. The Eis written below the H, together with the H, is truly elegant and suggests an emotional expression. Try playing this H and Eis by replacing them with Fis and A. While the piece would still be beautiful, it would instantly lose its charm. These H and Eis are very important. In this way, pay attention to the locations of non-harmonic tones and express them accordingly.
  • Treatment of Ornaments: The ornaments in the left hand appearing from the second beat of measure 3 should be played almost simultaneously with A, in an ornamental fashion. The left hand from measure 12 onwards differs from before, as it now has no ornaments. Let's clearly distinguish between these two patterns.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

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