The Tango Fiddler - Complete: Violin and Piano (Paperback or Softback)

The Tango Fiddler - Complete, edited and arranged by Edward Huws Jones, is a violin and piano sheet music collection featuring 12 well-known Argentine tangos by Astor Piazzolla, Carlos Gardel, Ángel Villoldo, Eduardo Arolas and others. It is for violinists, ensembles, teachers and tango enthusiasts seeking repertoire for lessons, rehearsals and performance.

The complete edition includes violin music with additional keyboard and violin accompaniments, supporting flexible solo, duet and trio music making. The arrangements can also be used with optional piano or guitar, giving musicians several ways to explore the repertoire. Suitable for players of all ages, including beginners and mixed-ability groups, the collection includes notes on tango style and performance.

Across the 12 selections, the book presents contrasting sides of tango, from the instantly recognizable La Cumparsita and El Choclo to the lyrical world of Gardel and the distinctive writing of Piazzolla. Working through these pieces provides opportunities to explore tango phrasing, rhythm, ensemble interaction and musical expression while keeping practice connected to memorable repertoire. The combination of celebrated standards and varied accompaniment possibilities also makes the collection useful for teaching, shared music making and recital programming.

Song List
La Cumparsita * La Payanca * Volver * Vuelvo al sur * El Cachorrito * La Puñalada * Catamarca * A la luz de los faroles * Chiquilín de Bachín * El Chamuyo * El día que me quieras * El Choclo

With classic Argentine repertoire gathered into one violin and piano collection, The Tango Fiddler - Complete offers a practical way to bring tango into lessons, personal practice, ensemble sessions and live performance. Its recognizable music, flexible instrumentation and vivid character make it a thoughtful choice for musicians with an interest in tango.