New Era Rag.. James Scott

[Steve Harrison]

This was by far the most challenging yet to arrange for banjo.

Much of the piano score is  impossible to play on banjo and so I've had to simplify and alter some parts. I've arrived at what I think is as good compromise. The original was in F major and I've pitched it lower in Eb so as to be able to play the higher octave sections. The midis and most of the you tube renditions sound like a race to the finish so I've taken on board Scott's advice at the start of the score "Not too fast" and set it at a playable speed for banjo.

The remaining Scott rag is "Don't Jazz me Rag" and this will also be quite a challenge. Watch this space!....Steve.