Tango Terrific
Catherine Rollin
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Energetic,
Nostalgic,
Triumphant
Style
Spanish
Theme
Dancing
Video
Elements
16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
Crossing Thumb Under
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Dotted Quarter Notes
Rhythm
Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.
Fermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
Details
Title
Tango Terrific
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1999
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
A Minor
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
47
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Clap and Count,
Hands Separate Practice,
Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Tap and Count