Tango Argentino: Piano
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Tango Argentino: Piano

By Kevin Olson

Item: 98-DW9200
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Capture audience attention with the sophisticated rhythms and colorful harmonies of the tango! The very expressive Tango Argentino will be popular with teens and adults. Although the notes and tempo do not appear to be too challenging, the hands are required to move quickly from one position to the next, and pedaling must be precise. This is a wonderful piece for teaching musicality and precision in articulation.

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Series: Written For You
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU: 98-DW9200

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About the Composer: Kevin Olson

Kevin Olson has built a reputation for writing accessible yet musically substantial works across multiple genres and skill levels. His compositions for the Written For You series demonstrate a particular gift for balancing technical clarity with expressive depth, making repertoire that students find both achievable and rewarding to perform.

Why we love this

Olson crafts a tango that respects the genre's dramatic flair while remaining accessible to intermediate pianists. The piece delivers genuine musicality challenges (especially in pedaling control and hand position shifts) without overcomplicating the note reading, making it ideal for students ready to move beyond basic technique into expressive, stylistically informed playing.

What to expect

Tango Argentino pulses with the genre's characteristic passion and sophisticated rhythmic drive. Colorful harmonic twists surprise the ear, while the piece's expressive demands invite the performer into genuine musical storytelling rather than mere note execution.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists and older students (teens through adults) who have solid note-reading skills and basic technique but are developing their interpretive range. This piece rewards performers who are ready to grapple with stylistic nuance and precise hand management.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the hand position shifts as a central technical element rather than an afterthought. Practice the transitions slowly and deliberately until they become automatic, then gradually increase tempo to build confidence.
  • Plan your pedaling in advance. Mark the score clearly where the harmony changes and where the pedal should release, since imprecise pedaling will muddy the tango's characteristic bright, syncopated rhythms.
  • Listen closely to the articulation markings and vary your touch throughout. The expressive nature of the piece depends on clean separation in some passages and sustained legato in others; rushing through either will flatten the character.

How to use it

This piece works beautifully as a recital solo that showcases a student's growing interpretive maturity and technical refinement. It also pairs well in a program featuring Latin American or world music selections, offering a stylistically rich anchor that engages audiences seeking contemporary tango flavor.

Skills your students will build

  • Precise pedal control and timing
  • Quick hand position shifts across the keyboard
  • Articulation clarity in syncopated rhythmic contexts
  • Expressive interpretation within a specific musical style
  • Tango rhythm and phrasing conventions

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