Pineapple Rag (1909)..Scott Joplin

[Steve Harrison]

Yet another goody from Joplin. I've arranged it in the original keys of Bb/Eb which fits the banjo just fine. Some may find the second part challenging but I've worked out what I think is the most efficient way to play it and it works OK for me. I've added plenty of fret numbers and position indicators which should help. As with my previous Joplin tunes, I've done a full arrangement with 1st. and 2nd banjo parts plus a combined score. The combined midi and scores are in the library...Steve.

[Richard William Ineson]

One of my favourite rags, nice arrangement and good practice in those more challenging keys

[Steve Harrison]

Thanks Richard...Steve.
Richard William Ineson said:

One of my favourite rags, nice arrangement and good practice in those more challenging keys

[Trapdoor2]

Lovely!

Well done again!

[Steve Harrison]

Thanks Marc, I've another Joplin tune almost ready to post, to my ears, some of the remaining tunes aren't very suitable for banjo...Steve.
Trapdoor2 said:

Lovely!

Well done again!

[Hal Allert]

Steve, nice job again. In comparing your arrangement with the original, I noticed that you leave out some of the  chordal notes such as the low B and Low A instead of raising them an octave. In the last section, instead of the 4-note chords you have simplified them to 2- or 3-note chords. What was your reasoning in doing that? I face the same problems all the time in arranging my pieces. Sometimes a nice low run begins on a low B and goes up to a middle D. It seems wrong to have a middle B then drop down to low C, low D, E, F, etc. I am always looking for ways to improve my arrangements; others insights are invaluable.

[Steve Harrison]

Hi Hal, Ease of playing is always at the back of my mind, I try to keep my arrangements as achievable as possible without compromising the integrity of the composition. It's just a matter of reaching the right balance. I purposely simplify some of the chords and phrases to make it 'easier' for the less experienced players....Steve.  

Steve, nice job again. In comparing your arrangement with the original, I noticed that you leave out some of the  chordal notes such as the low B and Low A instead of raising them an octave. In the last section, instead of the 4-note chords you have simplified them to 2- or 3-note chords. What was your reasoning in doing that? I face the same problems all the time in arranging my pieces. Sometimes a nice low run begins on a low B and goes up to a middle D. It seems wrong to have a middle B then drop down to low C, low D, E, F, etc. I am always looking for ways to improve my arrangements; others insights are invaluable.