Sheet Music: Por una cabeza

TitlePor una cabeza
ComposerCarlos Gardel (1890–1935)
InstrumentationFlute and Piano
KeyA major
RangeB4–E6
Time signature2/4
Tempo60 BPM
Performance time2:10
Difficulty levelintermediate
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Date added2024-07-14
Last updated2024-07-14
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20th century, Tangos

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Sunday 14 July 2024

Tune of the Day: Por una cabeza

Tango, arranged for flute and piano

This famous tango song was composed in 1935 by French-born Argentine singer Carlos Gardel. The title is a Spanish horse-racing phrase meaning “by a head”, which refers to a horse winning (or losing) a race narrowly – by just the length of its head. The lyrics, written by journalist Alfredo Le Pera, speak of a compulsive horse-track gambler who compares his addiction for horses with his attraction to women.

The tune has been featured in numerous films, including Scent of a Woman (1992), Schindler's List (1993), and True Lies (1994).

Thanks to Jenna for suggesting this piece!

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