Argentinian Tango And Folk Tunes Violin Bk/Cd

The Argentinian Tango And Folk Tunes Violin Bk/Cd is a collection of 41 great tunes from all over Argentina. It includes tangos, milongas, chamamŽs, chacareras, zambas, and gatos, as well as earlier styles and new compositions. The book features duets and allows solo violinists to play along with the guitar or bandone—n and second violin accompaniment on the MP3 backing tracks. It also provides summaries of the individual tunes and detailed notes on the music of Argentina. The book comes with a CD of all pieces played by Ros Stephen, along with MP3 play-along tracks as data files. It is suitable for musicians at grade 3 and above. Sarah Kekus, Chair of the National Association of Music Educators in 2010-11, recommends this volume to anyone interested in exploring traditional music. The Strad describes it as a really appealing book and great value for money. Additionally, all pieces are expertly played by violinist Stephen, and her extensive notes on the different styles and tunes enable one to get the best out of this colorful and exciting music, as noted by the Australian Strings Association Journal Stringendo.