Tango Guitar Fundamentals

Learn how to play Tango from scratch!

If you are approaching tango guitar for the very first time
or even if you already know a few things and you want
to delve into them, this is the course for you.

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teaching videos in high definition

pages of a printable workbook to accompany each lesson

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Fundamentals
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159

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Everything listed in PRO, plus:
3 backing tracks (recorded by a real tango group)
Private coaching with Flavio (1 virtual 30-minute meeting)
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Fundamentals
Pro

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149

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Everything listed in ESSENTIAL, plus:
Mp3 tango melodies to accompany with guitar (with dual tempo)
Additional Tango classics lead sheet scores (20)
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129

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Everything you get with Essential:
13 video lessons
Complementary e-book on PDF
Music scores
Access to the students' community
Exclusive playlist with a selection of songs worked on in each course
Special benefits for students (workshops, meetings and more!)
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Course content

It doesn’t matter if you have great skills with the instrument or you just know the basic chords. What matters (according to this course) is your knowledge of tango guitar specifics.
Here you will find everything you need to play like we do in Buenos Aires.

Class 1: Intro

A little about me / A little about Tango / About this course

Class 2: Generalities of tango music

Tempo / Rhythm / Melody

Class 3: Tango guitar technique

Position of the instrument / The “toques” (how it should be played)

Class 4: Basic rhythms (part 1)

Marcato in 4 / Marcato in 2 / Arpeggios

Class 5: Basic rhythms (part 2)

Syncopation / Yumba / 3+3+2 / The drag (Tango glissando)

Class 6: Structure of a tango

Sections / Phrases / Motif

Class 7: How to think and organize your chords

About chords / Chords with tonic (root) on the 6th or 5th string

Class 8: Harmony (diminished and half-diminished chords)

Diminished and half-diminished chords / Let’s play a cool progression!

Class 9: How to accompany a tango

How to choose and combine Tango rhythms & elements / Applying these steps on “Malena” (guest artist)

Class 10: Tango ornaments (‘Rellenos’ and ‘Bordoneos’)

Bordoneos / Rellenos / Applying these techniques on “Mi vieja viola” (guest artist)

Class 11: Connecting passages

What are they and how to use them / Examples of the most popular ones

Class 12: The tango melody

Steps to develop your tango melodies

Class 13: Summary and last tips

Things to keep in mind

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Why choose TGL?

Because...

We love Tango as much as you do

We have great experience teaching Tango music

We make learning music easy and fun

You can go at your own pace and watch the lessons as many times as you want

We have plenty of material to help you achieve your musical goals

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Clear, precise, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and inspiring. It is a great pleasure and privilege to study with this talented gentleman.

Donald Brennan

Canada

Looking back to when I started, I am amazed how much I've learned.

Jesse Mc Crosky

Canada

Tango was a true challenge for me and Flavio took me all the way to a place where I feel comfortable playing.

Alejandro Nieponice

Argentina

Fundamentals