Sunflower Slow Drag by Scott Joplin Classical Guitar - Digital Sheet Music
By Scott Joplin
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Sunflower Slow Drag
22813167
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Details
Solo Guitar - Level 5 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1480528
Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by Tyrese Stanford. 20th Century,Early Music,Ragtime. Individual part. 4 pages. T. Stanford #1057870. Published by T. Stanford (A0.1480528).Discover the timeless charm of Scott Joplin's "Sunflower Slow Drag" with this meticulously crafted guitar tablature arrangement. Designed to capture the essence of the original ragtime classic while making it accessible for guitarists, this arrangement offers a delightful blend of technical challenge and musicality.
Key Features:
Capo on Third Fret: To faithfully match the original key of the song and ensure optimal playability, a capo is required on the third fret. This adjustment maintains the integrity of Joplin's composition while making it easier to perform on the guitar.
Adaptation to Guitar Technique: The original piano composition has been carefully transcribed to fit the unique characteristics of the guitar. This includes the use of fingerstyle techniques to capture the syncopated rhythms and intricate melodies that define Joplin's style.
Harmonization Adjustments: Certain harmonies have been revoiced to better suit the guitar, ensuring a rich and full sound across the instrument's range. This includes the use of open strings and natural harmonics to add depth and resonance.
Tempo and Rhythm Refinements: The tempo has been slightly adjusted to accommodate the natural pacing of guitar playing, ensuring that the piece flows smoothly and remains engaging for both the performer and the audience. Rhythmic patterns have been refined to maintain the integrity of Joplin's original composition while making it accessible for guitarists.
Tabulature notation is provided as well as standard notation.
This piece is tailored to more advanced guitar players, featuring large hand stretching on the fretting hand, complicated syncopated rhythms, as well as a fast tempo of 156 BPM. One should at least learn the basics of finger-style guitar and understand the Ragtime genre before taking on this piece.
By incorporating these thoughtful adjustments, this arrangement of "Sunflower Slow Drag" offers guitarists an opportunity to experience the joy and challenge of playing Scott Joplin's ragtime masterpiece in a format that is both faithful to the original and tailored to the strengths of the guitar.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard’s global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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