Flamingo Rag is a ragtime piano solo in F major for beginner players at the Grade 0-1 (ABRSM) standard.
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Flamingo Rag is a ragtime piano solo in F major for beginner players at the Grade 0-1 (ABRSM) standard.
Listen to clip:
Flamingo Rag is a quirky ragtime piano solo in F major, ideal for beginner pianists who are working towards their Grade 1 (ABRSM).
Ragtime music has its roots in African American music from the late 1800s. It evolved from the jigs and march music played by African American bands, which were often referred to as "jig piano" or "piano thumping" (what a great name!).
The syncopated rhythms of ragtime were sometimes described as being 'ragged' and were an important influence in the development of the early jazz 'swing' style during the 1920s.
Flamingo Rag offers plenty of opportunity to work on articulation, phrasing and dynamics, and is played with straight quavers.
The piano sheet music comes with four audio tracks:
Flamingo Rag is a fun and accessible introduction to the ragtime style, and features in the JukeBox Grade 0-1 book. I hope you enjoy it!
Audio Downloads | Performance MP3, Playalong Backing, Slow Tempo Playalong Backing |
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Features | Syncopation |
Instrumentation | Solo |
Style | Ragtime |
Tempo | Moderato |
Time Signature | Quadruple |
Level | Beginner (Grade 0-1) |
Format | Sheet music |
Doris Kirke (verified owner) –
Vivien Jackson (verified owner) –
Fun to offer to beginners keen to play something longer and more interesting to listen to
Gerarda Burns (verified owner) –
Absolutely love this arrangement so quirky