Por una Cabeza was written by Carlos Gardel, in 1935 with lyrics by Alfredo Le Pera for the film Tango Bar. This Argentine tango canción, whose title refers to losing "by a head" in horse racing, was written for John Reinhardt’s musical film and recorded by Gardel during his final years. Por una Cabeza has since become one of Gardel’s most famous tangos and is frequently used in film and television, including prominent dance scenes in Scent of a Woman and Schindler’s List.
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Explore 13 Piano arrangements of Por una Cabeza, ranging from Very easy to Upper advanced. 13 include fingering annotations. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with.
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Explore 2 Saxophone arrangements of Por una Cabeza, ranging from Intermediate to advanced to Advanced. An optional visual Saxophone under the score shows the right notes and fingerings in real time, to help you learn the piece.
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Explore 12 Guitar arrangements of Por una Cabeza, ranging from Very easy to Intermediate to advanced. 12 include fingering annotations. Orchestral arrangements include a high-quality recording of the Orchestra or the Band to play along with.
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You can play Por una Cabeza Sheet music on 9 instruments, including Piano, Violin, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Accordion.
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