1299 (Tango brasileiro)

Ernesto Nazareth

RomanticKnownwaltzC majorAllegro4/4~3.5 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Ernesto Nazareth's 'Tango brasileiro' is a quintessential example of his fusion of European salon music with Brazilian rhythms. It captures a vibrant and sophisticated urban flair.

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Teacher notes

Mastering the characteristic syncopated rhythms and maintaining a flowing legato line are key.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatocantabileleft-hand-independence

Mood

passionatenostalgiclyricalelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 1299 (Tango brasileiro) by Ernesto Nazareth?

1299 (Tango brasileiro) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play 1299 (Tango brasileiro)?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 1299 (Tango brasileiro)?

A typical performance of 1299 (Tango brasileiro) lasts about 3.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 1299 (Tango brasileiro)?

1299 (Tango brasileiro) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.