Maple Leaf Rag on a 1915's Piano

I played the Maple Leaf Rag on my old 1915 piano. The piano is well worn and inaccurate but I did what I could. But this time I put a little swing on the song. I particularly do not like to use swing on rag. But what did you guys think? Should I play Rag with swing or no swing?

[troopermobb]

Everyone in the bar: fighting, breaking chairs, smashing bottles, etc.

Pianist: Casually playing ragtime

[mr.blister]

POV: you're 7 feet tall and you're making the pianist play your favorite song during a bar fight so you dont smash a bottle over his head

[user_-qgyd]

People tend to play this extremely quick but i think this is perfect speed

[jczajac]

I'm a Ragtime player, myself and I'll say that it sounds great on the 1915 - and very nicely done as well. Tempo is perfect.

[hltan]

Scott Joplin (1868- 1917), an African American was known as the "King of Ragtime" came from a poor family with no money for music lessons. He had free lessons from a German music teacher. He learnt to play piano at his mother's employer home. His mother was a domestic cleaner. We should appreciate his talent under such adverse circumstances. Thanks for sharing his work with us. You play excellently!😊

[alexowen]

I love how you can litterally hear the age in the notes!

[kattrakee]

My great grandmother who lived to be 103 used to play that type of music style when the family who were all musicians went out to play at different places. I was only six or seven but I distinctly remember that left hand bounce. I miss her, she was a unique woman and I didn’t know where too well but Hearing this today made me think of her. Rest In Peace, Grandma Minnie ♥️.

[joethecounselor]

I love it on this old piano! It perfectly captures that saloon feel with the slight out-of-tune notes and reverberation. It is how it was.

[commanderstraker]

This is how ragtime should be played- on a battered old upright by someone who feels the music. Wonderful!

[SouthwesternEagle]

This was THE #1 hit song in 1899!
If I had the piano skills you have, I'd be living a very different (and much happier) life. You are a true master!

[lumif]

*SPITS CHEWING TOBACCO INTO THE SPITOON*
WELL THAT'S SOME MIGHTY FINE PLAYIN FELLA!!

[aladdinsane]

You got to show us your piano collection.

[happymv]

I simply love ragtime music. My grandmother (God rest her soul) was an accompaniment pianist for performers in Holland and sometimes Germany. Ragtime was typically what she played.
You need strong and agile fingers - and boy did she! Last time I heard her play was almost thirty years ago - wonderful memory.

Thank you for your channel! I love listening you play.

[chiconeededthemoney]

One of my regrets is that I never learned to play a musical instrument. They say it's never too late to learn and maybe I might have to see if that's true.

[KellyMichelleMH]

I grew up hearing my Mom play this piece. It's been almost 12 years since she passed. It took me back hearing this pianist's style resemble the spunk with which she performed it, an element I only hope to capture myself at the keys. Lovely.

[charles-valentinalkan]

Anyone else feels like he is in an old western bar? It sounds amazing! ( Edit: wow so many likes... Thanks, guys)

[mr.anonymous]

The Best piano rendition I have heard in a long time. Scot Joplin would be proud. Brilliante and Bravo to you sir.

[superxon]

Do The Entertainer on this piano!

Like so he can see

[purplealice]

Because of the syncopation, ragtime somehow sounds almost as if it's swinging, even when it's played in strict rhythm. So a little more swing does no harm :-)

[grumpymanmg]

The Pianist at the bar:
Arthur Morgan: MAH BOAH