The Gravel Rag (1908)...Charlotte Blake.

[Steve Harrison]

This is an interesting tune, described by the composer as a rag,( but only just!). It does have some nice syncopation in parts and I've made full use of the banjo's second voice.

It may look a bit daunting on first viewing  but once the fingering is sorted, it flows along at a pleasant, sedate pace.    I've been playing it for the last couple of days and it does suit the banjo very well. I'd like to bet this is the first time a banjo arrangement has ever been done.The score and midi are in the library....Steve.