Piano Adventures 4: Maple Leaf Rag and Drop/Follow Through

 This lesson plan includes activities for "Maple Leaf Rag" in Piano Adventures 4 pages 10-11.

Technique

Watch the videos to learn about the piano techniques you will use to play this piece.

PA Drop and Follow Through Video

PA Video Weighted Tone/Empty Fingers

PA Maple Leaf Etude Video (in Technique Book)

Music Samples and History

Maple Leaf Rag

Listen to the podcast to learn more about ragtime composer Scott Joplin or listen to the podcast to learn more about ragtime music.

Supplementary Piece

Optional: Listen to the supplementary Ragtime Pieces and choose one you would like to learn if you love ragtime style.

Ragtime Do-Si-Do in Martha Mier Jazz Rags and Blues Bk 1

Downright Happy Rag  in Martha Mier Jazz Rags and Blues Bk 1

Pronto 4 30 Turkish March

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