La Cumparsita

What you get, immediately after purchase
📄 The sheet music as a PDF, printable and readable on a tablet
🎧 The MP3 audio recording, to learn the piece by ear
✉️ A download link by email, with no account to create

This score is 3 pages long.

"La Cumparsita" is undoubtedly the most famous tango in the world. Composed in 1916 by the Uruguayan Gerardo Matos Rodríguez when he was only 17 years old, this piece has become the universal anthem of Argentine tango. Its instantly recognizable melody, both dramatic and sensual, has been performed by hundreds of artists worldwide, from Carlos Gardel to the great orchestras of Buenos Aires. Its syncopated rhythm and powerful melodic line make it an ideal piece for the accordion, an instrument naturally close to the spirit of tango. This level 3/5 sheet music is perfect for intermediate accordion players who want to start exploring tango and discover all the passion of this essential repertoire.