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tonebase Guitar Course

Albéniz

Tango

Taught by renowned guitarist 

Jakob Wagner

Join guitarist Jakob Wagner in an insightful exploration of Isaac Albéniz’s beloved Tango from the Suite España, Op. 165. In this lesson, Jakob shares his personal connection to the piece—sparked by a childhood encounter with a John Williams recording—and breaks down the musical and interpretive elements that make this work so captivating. Learn how to bring out the lyrical qualities of the melody, navigate the piece’s rich harmonic textures, and incorporate expressive rubato and articulation to elevate your performance. Whether you're new to the piece or refining your interpretation, Jakob offers valuable techniques and ideas to deepen your understanding and musicality.

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    Difficulty: 
    Intermediate
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    Duration: 
    0.66
     hours
     hour

Course Syllabus

Tango

Join guitarist Jakob Wagner in an insightful exploration of Isaac Albéniz’s beloved Tango from the Suite España, Op. 165. In this lesson, Jakob shares his personal connection to the piece—sparked by a childhood encounter with a John Williams recording—and breaks down the musical and interpretive elements that make this work so captivating. Learn how to bring out the lyrical qualities of the melody, navigate the piece’s rich harmonic textures, and incorporate expressive rubato and articulation to elevate your performance. Whether you're new to the piece or refining your interpretation, Jakob offers valuable techniques and ideas to deepen your understanding and musicality.

Tango (Performance)

Enjoy an intimate performance video of guitarist Jakob Wagner playing Albéniz’s beloved Tango.

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Jakob Wagner
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Jakob Wagner

Jakob Wagner is a prize winning classical guitarist, lutenist and musicologist currently based in Salzburg and specialising in early music.

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Jakob Wagner

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