Question 1

What is the Tangos cadence?

Accepted Answer

The Tangos uses the progression IV – III – II – I in A flamenco. Chords: Dm – C – Bb – A.

Question 2

What scale is used for Tangos?

Accepted Answer

Tangos uses A phrygian (A–Bb–C–D–E–F–G). III altered to C# (leading tone of IV/Dm), VII optionally altered to G# (leading tone of I/A). Augmented 2nd intervals possible between II/III and VI/VII.