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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Duelo Criollo" by Carlos Gardel, in G♯ minor at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "Duelo Criollo" by Carlos Gardel

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Duelo Criollo” by Carlos Gardel.

Duelo Criollo by Carlos Gardel
Tenor Sax Sheet Music

B♭ transposingTreble clefMid-staff range

The tenor sax part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument. It is a B♭ transposing instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genretango · milonga · traditional Latin American folk
Moodmelancholic · passionate · dramatic
Signatureclassic tango ballad with a mournful, narrative feel
G♯ minor
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A♭m
E♭7
A♭7
C♯m
F♯7
B
A♭m7
B♭7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

male lead vocal
delivers the story with a warm, expressive timbre and clear articulation
acoustic guitar
provides the rhythmic and harmonic foundation with a steady, syncopated strumming pattern
bandoneón
carries the main melodic lines and expressive ornamentation, often soaring above the guitar
double bass
offers a deep, resonant pulse that grounds the harmony and drives the rhythm
brush drums
adds subtle, brush‑based percussive texture, keeping the tempo gentle and intimate
Album & artist
ALBUM

Sus 50 Mejores Tangos (2015)

A 50-song, two-hour compilation collecting what are widely considered his finest tango performances. It gives a broad overview of his recorded legacy in a single package.

All of Sus 50 Mejores Tangos
Artist

Carlos Gardel

Carlos Gardel was a French-born Argentine singer, composer, and actor who grew up in Buenos Aires and became the defining voice of tango. His rich baritone and dramatic phrasing shaped the genre in the early twentieth century, and his influence spread through recordings, radio, and film across Latin America and beyond. He died in a plane crash in 1935, but his recordings have remained in print ever since.

All Carlos Gardel songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Duelo Criollo" in?

"Duelo Criollo" by Carlos Gardel is in G♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Duelo Criollo"?

"Duelo Criollo" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Duelo Criollo"?

The core progression is A♭m, E♭7, A♭7, C♯m, F♯7, and B, built around the G♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Duelo Criollo"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, bandoneón, double bass, brush drums, and male lead vocal.

Can I get "Duelo Criollo" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Duelo Criollo" by Carlos Gardel, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Duelo Criollo" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Duelo Criollo" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in G♯ minor with 10 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Duelo Criollo" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Duelo Criollo" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Duelo Criollo" on?

"Duelo Criollo" appears on Sus 50 Mejores Tangos (2015).

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