[Tango-L] Musicality. What is it?

[Tom English]

Some people have the aptitude to be able to memorize things.  Myself, I don't have that ability to a great extent.  However, I do feel the emotion between each beat and THAT is worth much more than memorizing a song!  A leader definitely does not have to memorize a song, or know the orchestra, to provide his follower with the sweet essence of the song! 
  


"Chris, UK" <tl2 at chrisjj.com> wrote:
  > I won't dance a tanda until I identify the orchestra and decide if it
> is one to which I enjoy dancing.

> I decided to test myself at a milonga yesterday. I sat at the table 
> with pen and paper, making a note of the orchestra for each tanda.

Pen and paper, Janis???

I'm surprised that knowing the name of the orchestra is either necessary 
or sufficient to decide whether you'll enjoy the music. I think you'll 
find most dancers get the answer true and direct from the feel of the 
music itself.

--
Chris
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