Cover of the book La guitarra en el tango

Fundamental method to learn to play tango

La guitarra
en el tango

Part of the Método de Tango collection (Tango Sin Fin, 2018). The first time the language of the guitar in tango has been systematized so it can be taught.

274pages
8original works
350examples in audio and video
Bilingual edition, Spanish / English ISBN 978-987-46634-3-6

What they said

Three musicians on the book. Excerpts from the testimonials published by Tango Sin Fin.

“[…] there may be no spot more mysterious than the guitarist’s chair in tango music.”
Pat MethenyGuitarist and composer
“[…] this timely treatise that all who love tango should read.”
Berta RojasGuitarist
“It is only with passion that someone can account for a relationship as intense and fundamental […]”
César AngeleriGuitarist and composer

What’s inside

The book covers the role of the guitar from its most basic function to expressiveness, and dwells on what is almost never written down.

Time-marking models

The roles of the guitar in its many functions and contexts. Types of toques.

Rhythmic melody

Different ways to articulate and accent a rhythmic tango melody.

Expressive melody

Fraseo and ornamentation as essential expressive devices.

Milonga and waltz

The genre’s other two rhythms, each with its own rules.

Playing in an ensemble

Linking passages and guidelines for playing with others.

History and styles

The history of the guitar in tango and the orchestral styles of the genre.

8 original works

For guitar and ensemble, with 350 examples in audio and video.

The audio, video and play-along tracks for every exercise and piece are free on the Tango Sin Fin YouTube channel.

How to get it

The book is published and sold by Tango Sin Fin, the organization behind the collection.

ARS 53,900print edition
  • Worldwide shipping via DHL
  • PayPal, or up to 12 installments without a card through Mercado Pago
  • In Argentina, also at Buscalibre, with shipping nationwide
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Online courses

El Rol Acompañante, in Spanish and in English, and a free course to get started.