Sunflower Slow Drag
by Scott Joplin and Scott Hayden
Free piano sheet music for Sunflower Slow Drag by Scott Joplin and Scott Hayden. Advanced level piece suitable for students at abrsm grade 6-7 level.
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About This Piece
"Sunflower Slow Drag" by Scott Joplin and Scott Hayden is an advanced-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 4:23. 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 and Scott Hayden's composition showcases complex harmonic progressions and rubato and tempo flexibility, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.
Sunflower Slow Drag is a delightful ragtime piece composed by Scott Joplin, showcasing his signature syncopated rhythms and lively melodies. Co-composed with Scott Hayden, this piece captures the essence of early 20th-century American music. It is a perfect example of the ragtime genre, inviting performers to explore its playful character.
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
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
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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