Well, if Fred Van Eps can play it... so can I, maybe! :))

[thereallyniceman]

In case you thought that Steve had too much time on his hands, this is an arrangement that he sent me for proof reading a few weeks ago and I have only just gotten around to posting it.

It is a piece played by Fred Van Eps in 1912 and I asked Steve if he could work his magic on it, as I love Van Eps' playing.

I think that it is what is known as a "challenge", particularly around 1 min 40 seconds in, but it will go on my "I won't let this beat me" list!

The score and midi are in the MUSIC LIBRARY.

In case you would like to hear how it 'should' be played, here is Fred:

BLACK DIAMOND RAG played by Fred Van Eps

[Trapdoor2]

I have always thought that Mr. v Eps messed up the heavily syncopated C part, meaning he didn't let the rests last as long as he should have. Rush, rush, rush! ;-)

I do like this piece (and Mr. v Eps playing).