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Sharp, Fernando's Tango (Grade 2) For String Orchestra

Sharp, Fernando's Tango (Grade 2) For String Orchestra

$125.00

Fernando’s Tango is a rhythmic piece featuring a dotted rhythm throughout. The cello, Double bass, and Violin 3/violin treble parts offer beat stability, while the first Violins have an easy-to-play tango descant. The ensemble pack includes Unison Melody parts for Violin, Viola, and Cello and can be tailored to suit different playing standards.

Keith Sharp is a string music teacher in Brisbane, Australia. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and a postgraduate diploma in education in 1995. He creates award-winning string programs and compositions popular in Australia, the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. Keith is also an active clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.

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Fernando’s Tango (Grade 2) for String Orchestra by Keith Sharp

Fernando’s Tango is a great piece to study the dotted rhythm as it is featured throughout the score. The parts for the cello, double bass, violin, and violin 3/viola treble are fundamentally rhythmic and encourage strong beat stability within the ensemble. The 1st Violins have an attractive tango descant that is easy to play. The Violin 1 Alternative Extension is included for use with the 1st Violin section of more excellent technical prowess. This ensemble pack includes Unison Melody parts for Violin, Viola, and ‘Cello, which younger players can play together. The piano provides harmonic and rhythmic support in this instance. It is a highly flexible yet straightforward arrangement that can be tailored to suit various playing standards within the primary string ensemble. 

Keith Sharp earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1984, after which he began teaching string music in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia, where he still teaches today. In 1995, Keith completed a postgraduate diploma in education. Throughout his teaching career, Keith has created excellent string programs and ensembles while pursuing his passion for composition. His imaginative and well-crafted works are very popular throughout Australia and have recently gained popularity among teachers in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. Keith is also an active clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.

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