![]() The Peacherine Rag and Elite Syncopations are also relatively easy. Next, the easiest "full version" Joplin rag to learn, in my opinion, is "the Strenuous Life." You can easily find sheet music for it online. ![]() It consists of six simple exercises that will give you familiarity with Ragtime rhythms. Once you are comfortable with these rags (or if you are already an advanced pianist) you should learn the "School of Ragtime" by Scott Joplin. I encourage amateurs interested in learning Ragtime to try some simpler versions of the famous rags to learn the general "feel" of this style first:ġ) The Entertainer, arranged by James Bastien (Grade 2 lesson book)Ģ) The Maple Leaf Rag, arranged by Nancy & Randall Faber (Faber Piano Adventures, Level 4) However, once you get past this learning curve, you will find that you can learn new rags VERY quickly. In my experience, Joplin rags have a rather steep learning curve. Ragtime is an absolute joy to listen to, and it is equally fun to play. Just because I am not really moved by it. I still try to dabble in it but I never work myself up to really master any of the hard parts. When I was delved into the world of Joplin, I found out he has far more touching and more colorful pieces than the Entertainer, and I never got around finishing off Entertainer to the point I can play it half decently. The Entertainer for me is a boring piece (sorry) and when I first tried to learn it, I did it because I figure hey this is something popular why not try to learn it. if I don't like the melody as much or do not enjoy the song too much, I feel it can be more difficult to play or practice. the nice thing about The Favorite there can be so many different types of interpretations for the C and D parts. ![]() Peacherine is so distinct in all its four sections and so fun to play (especially the C section) and The Favorite is an odd one of the group, having (at least for me) a stranger melody than the other more Joplinesque melodies. ![]() I would say though, these four are far more entertaining to play (and to listen to) than the Entertainer (for lack of better words). Especially Syncopations having that nice syncopated ending which is difficult however very enjoyable to play. I've practiced all four of these to some degree and although the Chrysanthemum is the easiest perhaps, they all have a ton of tricky sections to them. I wouldn't go as far to say the four you mention are easier than Entertainer. ![]()
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