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Basic rules
each step is described as a sequence of letters
syntax: ([-'])[MW][LR][FBSCP]([X8G...])
- WHO: M/W - Man/Woman (or for the politically correct: Marca/counterpart)
- WHAT: L/R - Left/Right foot
- WHERE: F/B/S/C/P - Front, Back, Side, Close, change weight
- WHEN: -/' - every step is on the next beat unless "-": link to previous step, "'": link to next step
- HOW: X/8/G: Cross (Crusada), 8 (ocho), G (gancho)
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Examples
- MRF = Man - Right foot - Forward
- WLBX = Woman - Left foot - Backward in Cross
- 'MRP = Man changes weight to R right before next step
- WRF8 = Woman does forward ocho with R
- MRFX = Man has R in back position, brings it forward, but locks in behing his standing L, creating a X cross
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Sequence of steps
The best way to record a sequence of steps is to create a 3-column table: one column for the step #, one for the M steps, one for the W. Example:
| # | M | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MRB | WLF |
| . | ... | ... |
The usage of a column for the steps # allows you to add descriptive text to a certain step that might be long and then clearly indicate the next step that falls on the beat.
One might add an extra column 'remarks' for details like: loosen embrace, M does counter movement
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See also
- Paso basico tangotation: base step in Tangotation
- Tangotation alphabet
- Template to print out: Tangotation (A4) (http://tango.smoothouse.com/doc/tangotation_a4.pdf) - Tangotation (A5) (http://tango.smoothouse.com/doc/tangotation_a5.pdf)
This tango notation system was developed by Peter Forret. It is far from perfect. All comment is welcome on tango _at_ forret.be
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