Take a stroll down San Antonio’s iconic Riverwalk, and you just might catch a glimpse of a mysterious flamenco dancer swaying to the rhythm of an old guitar. Paseo del Rio captures this moment with flair—drawing students into a world of color, movement, and musical storytelling.
This original tango-style solo blends expressive phrasing with rhythmic sophistication. The right hand features a lyrical, ornamented melody that encourages shaping, rubato, and dynamic nuance, while the left hand maintains a syncopated ostinato pattern that reinforces steady pulse and hand independence. In the contrasting B section, triplets and sweeping sixteenth-note arpeggios offer students a chance to explore fluidity, cross-hand motion, and expressive timing—mimicking the graceful turns of a dancer.
✔️ Teaches tango rhythm and Latin syncopation
✔️ Builds expressive phrasing and dynamic control
✔️ Strengthens left-hand independence and right-hand lyricism
✔️ Encourages storytelling and musical imagery
✔️ Excellent recital piece for impression and variety
Level: Intermediate to Early Advanced
Length: 2:18 minutes
Format: Original Piano Solo, PDF Digital Download.
Great for: Recitals, studio festivals, or students needing a stylistic piece that builds both technique and expression.
This is a STUDIO LICENSE: One purchase - One person is allowed multiple copies for students in their Studio only. Please encourage other Teachers to purchase their own copy. Thank you for honoring the creativity and work of the composer.
Take a stroll down San Antonio’s iconic Riverwalk, and you just might catch a glimpse of a mysterious flamenco dancer swaying to the rhythm of an old guitar. Paseo del Rio captures this moment with flair—drawing students into a world of color, movement, and musical storytelling.
This original tango-style solo blends expressive phrasing with rhythmic sophistication. The right hand features a lyrical, ornamented melody that encourages shaping, rubato, and dynamic nuance, while the left hand maintains a syncopated ostinato pattern that reinforces steady pulse and hand independence. In the contrasting B section, triplets and sweeping sixteenth-note arpeggios offer students a chance to explore fluidity, cross-hand motion, and expressive timing—mimicking the graceful turns of a dancer.
✔️ Teaches tango rhythm and Latin syncopation
✔️ Builds expressive phrasing and dynamic control
✔️ Strengthens left-hand independence and right-hand lyricism
✔️ Encourages storytelling and musical imagery
✔️ Excellent recital piece for impression and variety
Level: Intermediate to Early Advanced
Length: 2:18 minutes
Format: Original Piano Solo, PDF Digital Download.
Great for: Recitals, studio festivals, or students needing a stylistic piece that builds both technique and expression.
This is a STUDIO LICENSE: One purchase - One person is allowed multiple copies for students in their Studio only. Please encourage other Teachers to purchase their own copy. Thank you for honoring the creativity and work of the composer.
