A Real Slow Drag

by Scott Joplin

Advanced(75/100)Sight Reading: Grade 87:18

Free piano sheet music for A Real Slow Drag by Scott Joplin. Advanced level piece suitable for students at abrsm grade 6-7 level.

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About This Piece

"A Real Slow Drag" by Scott Joplin is an advanced-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 7:18. An advanced piece requiring well-developed technique and musical maturity. Demands precise fingerwork, nuanced expression, and sophisticated musical understanding. This arrangement is ideal for pianists with 4-7 years of experience. Scott Joplin's composition showcases complex harmonic progressions and rubato and tempo flexibility, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.

A Real Slow Drag is a classic ragtime piece composed by Scott Joplin. It showcases the syncopated rhythms and lively melodies characteristic of the ragtime genre. This piece is often performed in a lively manner, making it a favorite among both musicians and audiences.

Skill Level: Advanced

Who This Is For

  • Students at ABRSM Grade 6-7 level
  • Serious amateur pianists
  • Those preparing for competitions or exams
  • Players with strong technical foundation

Experience Needed

Level:Advanced
Experience:4-7 years
Duration:7:18

What You'll Learn

Technical Skills

  • Advanced finger independence
  • Complex chord voicings
  • Rapid scale passages
  • Octave technique
  • Advanced pedaling
  • Trill and ornament execution
  • Voicing in chordal passages

Musical Concepts

  • Complex harmonic progressions
  • Rubato and tempo flexibility
  • Polyphonic texture
  • Advanced dynamics and tone color
  • Structural analysis
  • Historical performance practice

Learning Timeline

6-10 weeks with intensive practice
To Learn
45-90 minutes daily
Practice Time
3-4 months to performance-ready
To Master

Practice Tips

  • 1Study recordings by professional pianists
  • 2Practice slowly with full musical intention
  • 3Work on voicing and bringing out melodic lines
  • 4Develop a practice routine targeting weak spots
  • 5Consider working with a teacher on interpretation

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