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Gaúcho (Corta-Jaca)

by Chiquinha Gonzaga · arranged by César Madeira

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Publisher
Sheet Music To Play Editions (Sheet Music Direct)
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An arrangement for cello and piano by César Madeira of Chiquinha Gonzaga's Brazilian tango Gaúcho, better known as Corta-jaca, sold as a digital score with parts. Gonzaga (1847-1935) was a Rio de Janeiro pianist, composer and conductor, the first woman to compose for the Brazilian national theatre; her Corta-jaca caused a political scandal when it was played at the Palácio do Catete in 1914. This arrangement is set for the Trinity College London Grade 4 cello exam.

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Level rubric

Intermediate

Left Hand

  • Fluent in positions 1–4 with confident shifts & reliable intonation.
  • Introduce 5th position via scales/études.
  • Learn tenor clef for higher passages.
  • Early exposure to thumb position basics.
  • Refine combined shifting & extensions.
  • Advance double stops (two‑note chords).
  • Refine vibrato for expressive shaping.

Right Hand

  • High control over multiple bow strokes.
  • Advanced spiccato for fast passages; reliable sautillé.
  • Apply martelé at frog and mid‑bow.
  • Execute rapid string crossings with minimal arm movement.
  • Adjust contact point to modulate tone.
  • Introduce complex bow patterns & chord rolling.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Faster tempos & varied meter challenges.
  • Tackle compound meters, intricate ornaments & syncopation.
  • Deepen expressive phrasing; analyze piece structure.
  • Clear dynamic contrasts; introduce slight rubato.
  • Enhance ensemble sensitivity.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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