Scott Joplin: Gladiolus Rag (High Audio)
3,671 views · Published 29 December 2008 · 4:45 · Indexed 25 September 2026
Channel: music & chat · 2008 · Music
One of my favourites of Scott Joplin's rags. I start out playing it almost 'straight', then add a very pronounced swing, then a 'snap'. Other rhythmic shananigans follow. The ending is very upbeat. *****Notice to those who do not like their Ragtime Swung**** I like to play ragtime with a swing, a bounce, a snap and other rhythmic patterns. Sometimes I add syncopations and ornaments. I have spent a number of years learning how I like to play Ragtime, and telling me that Ragtime should never be swung, or similar things, will only result in me flaming you, blocking you and/or removing your post. So don't bother. If you feel you MUST protest my use of swing, etc.,, instead of lecturing me, please instead refer me to a performance or performer you like, and I can check it out for myself. This will save us all some aggrevation, and I might actually like the performer or video in question.
