Por Una Cabeza So4 Sc/Pts Arr Scott Score/Parts

This tango gets its power from the almost schizophrenic contrast between the sweetness of the major section and the fiery passion of the minor. Emphasize this difference as much as possible by changing the vibrato, bow contact point, and bow pressure to create different tone colors. Let the pizzicatos in the lower strings ring, like a harp or chorus of guitars. Don't be afraid to slide between notes in the melody when it seems appropriate. For example, a juicy slide between the B flat and the D in measure 13 would be very tasty. The conductor or concertmaster should choose where the slides should be, so that there is some uniformity throughout the violins - the music should sound free and effortless, but it takes tight ensemble to make that happen. The violin solo (m. 32) should sound free and improvisatory. Use lots of rubato, a giveand- take feeling in the rhythm.