Welcome to this collection of bandoneón music sheet and scores — a space where I gather and share music for bandoneón.
Some of these scores come from my own research and transcription work, while others are part of the official study program of the Bandoneón course at the Conservatorio “Manuel de Falla” in Buenos Aires. You’ll also find pieces collected from around the web, published here with the kind permission of their authors.
The scores published on this page are the result of many hours of listening, analysis and transcription work.
Preparing a reliable score for bandoneon often requires studying different recordings, reconstructing the original orchestral texture and adapting it carefully to the instrument.
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Most of the scores are written for the bandoneón Rheinische 142 and almost all of them can also be played on the 144 model as they are or with little changes. Some scores are specifically for the 144 Einheits bandonion, and these are indicated in the link. All of the scores could, in principle, be played on chromatic bandoneons as well, but since I am not familiar with those systems, I cannot confirm it.
All scores are for bandoneón solo, except where indicated.
| Work | Composer | Key | Difficulty | Transcription | Video | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWV 846 (Prelude1 WTC1) - 144 only | J.S. Bach | C Maj | Intermediate | O. Caccia | YouTube | PDF - 144 |
| BWV 1068 2nd mov. (Air on G String) | J.S. Bach | C Maj | Advanced | O. Caccia | coming soon | coming soon |
| Sonata K9 (L.413) | D. Scarlatti | D Min | Intermediate | R. Daluisio | ||
| Prelude from "Prélude, Fugue et Variation" op. 18 - 144 only | C. Franck | B Min | Advanced | O. Caccia | YouTube | PDF - 144 |
| Chant Donné | M. Duruflé | C Min | Advanced | O. Caccia | YouTube | |
| La Cachila (Tango) | E. Arolas | F Min | Intermediate | R. Daluisio | YouTube |
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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period, celebrated for his mastery of counterpoint, harmony, and form. His works, including the Brandenburg Concertos, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and the Mass in B minor, profoundly influenced Western music and remain a cornerstone of the classical repertoire.
| Work | Key | Difficulty | Transcription | Video | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWV Anh. 132 (Minuet) | D Minor | Beginner | R. Daluisio | ||
| BWV 778 - 2-part Invention n.7 | E Minor | Intermediate | R. Daluisio | ||
| BWV 784 - 2-part Invention n. 13 | A Minor | Intermediate | R. Daluisio | YouTube | |
| BWV 790 -3-part Invention n. 4 | D Minor | Advanced | R. Daluisio | YouTube | |
| BWV 846 (Prelude1 WTC1) - 144 only | C Major | Intermediate | O. Caccia | YouTube | PDF - 144 |
| BWV 1068 2nd mov. (Air on G String) | C Major | Advanced | O. Caccia | coming soon |
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François Couperin (1668–1733) was a French Baroque composer, organist, and harpsichordist. Known as “Le Grand,” he served at the court of Louis XIV and is celebrated for his elegant and expressive harpsichord music, which blends French and Italian styles.
Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583–1643) was an Italian composer and keyboard virtuoso of the early Baroque era. As organist at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, he revolutionized keyboard music with his expressive style and innovative forms, influencing generations of composers, including J.S. Bach.
Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757) was an Italian composer whose music represents an extraordinary and highly personal fusion of Western art music with Spanish musical traditions, developed during his long residence in the Iberian Peninsula. His keyboard sonatas absorb the spirit, rhythms, and expressive intensity of Spanish popular music—especially the deep, vocal intensity of cante jondo—transforming them into a refined and imaginative musical language unlike anything else of his time. Far from being merely brilliant miniatures, these works reveal a profound expressive depth that long went misunderstood and underestimated, often reduced to curiosities or technical studies.
Domenico Cimarosa (1749 - 1801) was an Italian composer of the late 18th century and one of the leading figures of the Neapolitan school. Best known for his operas, especially Il matrimonio segreto, he achieved great success throughout Europe for his melodic elegance, clarity of form, and refined sense of drama. His music represents the transition between the Classical and early Romantic styles, combining expressive lyricism with balanced structure.
Muzio Clementi (1752 – 1832) was an Italian-born composer, pianist, and teacher who played a key role in the development of the piano and Classical-era keyboard music. Often called the “Father of the Pianoforte,” he helped establish modern piano technique through his influential studies and sonatas, while also working as a successful publisher and piano manufacturer in England.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of the most influential composers of the Classical era, renowned for the clarity, balance, and expressive depth of his music. Born in Salzburg in 1756, he demonstrated extraordinary talent from an early age, composing symphonies, operas, chamber music, and keyboard works that remain central to the Western repertoire. His music combines formal elegance with emotional richness, making it highly adaptable for transcription.
| Work | Key | Difficulty | Transcription | Video | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonatina Viennese n. 1 | C Major | Intermediate | R. Daluisio |
Fryderyk Chopin (1810 – 1849) was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, renowned for his poetic and expressive piano music. Almost all of his works focus on the piano, exploring its lyrical and technical possibilities with great originality. Chopin’s style combines Polish musical traditions with refined harmonic language, making him one of the most influential figures in piano history.
César Franck (1822–1890) was a Belgian-born composer, pianist, organist, and teacher who spent most of his life in France. A central figure of French Romantic music, he is especially known for his profound influence as a teacher at the Paris Conservatoire and for developing the cyclic form, in which themes recur across movements. His music includes numerous organ works that remain core repertoire today.
Robert Schumann (1810–1856) was a German composer, pianist, and influential music critic of the Romantic era. Renowned for his deeply expressive and imaginative style, he often drew inspiration from literature and his own inner world, creating music that blends poetic intimacy with bold innovation.
Luis Bacalov (1933–2017) was an Argentine composer, pianist, and conductor, best known for his work in film music. Over a long and versatile career, he wrote scores for more than one hundred movies, collaborating with important directors such as Pier Paolo Pasolini, Federico Fellini, and Quentin Tarantino. One of his most famous works is the soundtrack for Il Postino (1994), directed by Michael Radford. This score earned him an Academy Award and became one of the most beloved film soundtracks worldwide. A central element of the music is the expressive use of the bandoneon, played by Héctor Ulises Passarella, whose performance gave the instrument unprecedented international visibility.
| Work | Key | Difficulty | Transcription | Video | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme from "Il Postino" | C Major | Beginner | O. Caccia |
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Composer. Lecturer. Concert performer on organ and bandoneon. He was the first graduate in bandoneon from the “Manuel de Falla” Conservatory. In 1961, he began performing publicly on bandoneon in tango ensembles. He pursued advanced studies in composition, theater, philology, and Gregorian chant with Juan Francisco Giacobbe. He carried out musicological research on folklore and tango, and taught specialized courses on “The Function of Memory,” “Pedagogy,” and “Gregorian Chant.” Professor at the “Manuel de Falla” Conservatory (Buenos Aires) and at the Conservatory of Morón, Argentina, until his retirement in 2021. The complete works for bandoneón by R. Daluisio are available here.
| Work | Key | Difficulty | Video | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iniciales - 12 exercises for beginners | Beginner | Playlist YouTube | ||
| Giros Criollos "en estílo" - 12 intermediate exercises | Intermediate | |||
| Graduales - 12 advanced exercises | Advanced | |||
| Prólogos de Concierto - Op. 82 | Advanced | |||
| Dípticos Paisanos - 8 preludes & Fugues for Bandoneón - Op. 42 | Advanced | |||
| Sonatinas para Bandoneón op. 97 | Intermediate |
Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986) was a French composer, organist, and teacher whose music is distinguished by its refinement, expressive depth, and strong connection to Gregorian chant. Educated at the Paris Conservatoire, where he later taught, Duruflé combined rigorous classical forms with modal harmonies inspired by early sacred music. His output is relatively small, but each work is meticulously crafted, marked by clarity of texture, subtle orchestration, and a profound sense of spirituality.
This collection brings together a carefully curated selection of solo bandoneon arrangements, focused primarily on classic tango repertoire. The pieces are presented in alphabetical order by title, making it easy to navigate and explore this rich musical tradition.
| Title | Composer | Key | Difficulty | Transcription | Video | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Pedro Maffia | A. Troilo | G Major | Beginner | R. Daluisio | ||
| Cachila, La | E. Arolas | F Minor | Intermediate | R. Daluisio | YouTube | |
| Entre Sueños | A. Aieta - F. García Jiménez | A Minor | Beginner | R. Daluisio | ||
| Suerte Loca | A. Aieta - F. García Jiménez | D Minor | Beginner | R. Daluisio | ||
| Zorro Grís | R. Tuegols - F. García Jiménez | F Sharp Minor | Intermediate | R. Daluisio | YouTube |
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