Sun Flower Slow Drag
by Scott Joplin · Excerpt
3 versions of this piece. This one: The composer's own notes, only part of the piece.
Sun Flower Slow Drag
Scott Joplin
3 versions of this piece. This one: The composer's own notes, only part of the piece.
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About Sun Flower Slow Drag (Excerpt)
Piano sheet music for Sun Flower Slow Drag (Excerpt) by Scott Joplin, free to view and play along. Grade 5 (Intermediate (Grade 5)) piece suitable for students at about grade 5 level.
"Sun Flower Slow Drag (Excerpt)" by Scott Joplin is a grade 5-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 14 seconds. A Grade 5 piece with complex rhythms and most key signatures. Requires quick pattern recognition and developing musical fluency. This arrangement is ideal for pianists with 4-5 years of experience. Scott Joplin's composition showcases complex time signatures and most key signatures, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.
Sun Flower Slow Drag is a lively piano piece composed by Scott Joplin, known for its syncopated rhythms and charming melodies. It reflects the style of ragtime music, which Joplin helped popularize in the early 20th century.
Is it right for you?
Who it's for
- Students at about Grade 5 level
- Pianists with strong sight-reading skills
- Those preparing for Grade 5 exams
- Players comfortable with most key signatures
Skill level: Grade 5
- Level
- Intermediate (Grade 5)
- Experience
- 4-5 years
- Length
- 14 seconds
What you'll learn
Technical skills
- Complex rhythmic patterns
- Chord inversions
- Ornaments and trills
- Advanced pedal technique
- Voicing in chordal passages
Musical concepts
- Complex time signatures
- Most key signatures
- Rubato and tempo flexibility
- Musical phrasing and expression
- Structural awareness
How long it takes
To learn
4-6 weeks with dedicated practice
Practice time
30-60 minutes daily
To master
8-12 weeks to performance-ready
Practice tips
- Study the harmonic structure before learning notes
- Practice ornaments separately until fluent
- Work on voicing and bringing out melodic lines
- Record yourself to identify areas for improvement
- Focus on musical expression, not just accuracy