Music for complete beginners

[bordertangoman]

Thanks for all the suggestions

Personally I started with El Choclo - I also cant hear that without having visions of my first class coming into mind.

I asked because I am advising (I think that is the word ) someone who wants to run a taster class. Do you think it makes any difference what music you choose if the class is a taster, rather than actually a "beginner class" as such ?

yes; I would add La Yumba, and a broader selection of music; maybe include some Sassone,
as well as the classics Jan has mentioned above; Felicia by Carabelli and Tanturi & Campos for the creamiest of singers; with broad basis of easily heard rhythmic instrumentals with additional different flavours.

NO-nos: libertango, La Mariposa,

 

[opendoor]

Even if I´m standing alone: First piece to practice To Tango ti Nefelis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9dIWOYmtcQ

 

[bordertangoman]

Even if I´m standing alone: First piece to practice To Tango ti Nefelis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9dIWOYmtcQ

i cut my tango teeth on this. Its especially good for ochos

 

[wadpro]

Carlos Di Sarli - A La Gran Muñeca
Carlos Di Sarli - Bahia Blanca
Carlos Di Sarli - Don Juan
Carlos Di Sarli - El Choclo
Carlos Di Sarli - El Once
Rodolfo Biagi - Racing Club

 

[Dave Bailey]

I'm probably going to get a roasting for this, but how about a sprinkling of some neo - Otros Aires maybe?

The main benefit of this music is that it's simple; it gives you a simple beat for walking to.

Just a thought.

 

[wadpro]

Otros Aires - Barrio de Tango

 

[opendoor]

Re: To Tango Tis Nefelis

..cut my tango teeth on this...

Lucky, not alone :banana:

 

[dchester]

I asked because I am advising (I think that is the word ) someone who wants to run a taster class. Do you think it makes any difference what music you choose if the class is a taster, rather than actually a "beginner class" as such ?

Can you explain the difference between a beginner class and a taster class. Also, is your emphasis on music that they will like, or music that they will find easy to dance to?

Beginners tend to like Di Sarli, but that doesn't mean it's the easiest for them to find the beat (although if they have any kind of music background, it's fine). The issue is with people who don't have a music or dance background. These people may find it difficult. Try explaining to someone with no music background, how to find the "one" beat.

 

[Captain Jep]

A taster class is say where someone is organizing an arts festival and wants to fill their program. You offer a tango class. People come along because hey, that sounds wacky, and it may be fun. They may try your class and never go again.

Beginner classes are where people want to learn the specific dance and (as importantly) will sign up for a number of weeks. You dont have to "sell the dance" in the same way as a one off class.

I would argue that "beginners" are more tolerant and will try to understand the music. Tasters are less so and will go to the class wanting to be "impressed".

 

[Light Sleeper]

Cap'n Jep, I think you will find that (with drop-in classes and dependent on location) some people attending beginner's classes treat it pretty much like a 'taster'.