ARTICULATIONS AND PERCUSSIVE EFFECTS IN TANGO DOUBLE BASS LINES

Incorporating tango into music concerts has become common, and due to its distinctive history, shares many similarities with what is commonly referred to as "Classical Music." In tango, the bass lines exceed mere reinforcement of the tonic and dominant, exploring the melodic potential of the instrument. Additionally, bass playing in tango demands proficient management of the entire register and a variety of articulations. However, tango possesses its own characteristics that are not always written in the scores. Playing tango in its style requires a dedicated study of the genre.Playing the double bass in tango presupposes familiarity with old Italian techniques, special phrasing, and percussive effects. Playing tango without these specific effects and articulations could result in a misinterpretation of the music. In the case of the double bass, there is only one book on the subject aimed at beginners who are already acquainted with the genre, but not for classically trained double bassists. This work aims to provide these musicians with the fundamentals to interpret tango correctly in its style. INDEX WORDS: Double Bass, Articulations, Percussive Effects, Score Interpretation, tango