Sun Flower Slow Drag
by Scott Joplin
3 versions of this piece. This one: The complete piece, as the composer wrote it.
Sun Flower Slow Drag
Scott Joplin, arr. Scott Hayden
3 versions of this piece. This one: The complete piece, as the composer wrote it.
Rate this sheet
About Sun Flower Slow Drag
Piano sheet music for Sun Flower Slow Drag by Scott Joplin, free to view and play along. Grade 6 (Advanced (Grade 6)) piece suitable for students at about grade 6 level.
"Sun Flower Slow Drag" by Scott Joplin is a grade 6-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 2:35. A Grade 6 piece with high note density and advanced coordination demands. Requires well-developed technique and musical maturity. This arrangement is ideal for pianists with 5-7 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.
Sun Flower Slow Drag is a lively piano piece composed by Scott Joplin, showcasing his signature ragtime style. The piece features syncopated rhythms and a cheerful melody, making it a delightful performance piece for pianists. It reflects the joyful spirit of the early 20th century American music scene.
Is it right for you?
Who it's for
- Students at about Grade 6 level
- Serious amateur pianists
- Those preparing for competitions or exams
- Players with strong technical foundation
Skill level: Grade 6
- Level
- Advanced (Grade 6)
- Experience
- 5-7 years
- Length
- 2:35
What you'll learn
Technical skills
- Advanced finger independence
- Complex chord voicings
- Rapid scale passages
- Octave technique
- Advanced pedaling
- Trill and ornament execution
Musical concepts
- Complex harmonic progressions
- Rubato and tempo flexibility
- Polyphonic texture
- Advanced dynamics and tone color
- Structural analysis
How long it takes
To learn
6-10 weeks with intensive practice
Practice time
45-90 minutes daily
To master
3-4 months to performance-ready
Practice tips
- Study recordings by professional pianists
- Practice slowly with full musical intention
- Work on voicing and bringing out melodic lines
- Develop a practice routine targeting weak spots
- Consider working with a teacher on interpretation
Need fingering? Add finger numbers to Sun Flower Slow Drag with our free piano fingering tool.