"Rustic Dance" by C. R. Howell
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- I believe this "catchy" tune was written in 1898, just at the beginning of the ragtime era. (I have seen versions dated in the 30's, but have also seen sheet music of it from the 1890's.) It was Grandpa's favorite piano piece, and he often asked Grandma to play it for him. The tune rattled around in my head all these years, and I finally had to learn it for myself.
I saw one music sheet that listed the author as C. K. Howell, but usually he/she is listed as C. R. Howell.
I hope this was fun to hear in spite of all my mistakes. Thanks for watching!!! ;-)
My Mom, God rest her soul, played this for her recital back in the early 1940s, and she played for us when we were growing up. There were 7 of us kids, and we’d do the bunny hop around the house; we had so much fun. I loved watching her, and listening to her play the piano. Now, listening to you, brings back all those cherished memories. Thank you
My dad used to play this, and I learned it, too. It's fun to play!
THANK YOU!! MY father loves this song on the piano and has not been able to hear it for years! My mother used to play it for him.....Thank you so much!
My great grandma used to play this for my mom, she was so happy to get to hear it again today! Thank you!
About 60 years ago my father offered me $5 if I could play Rustic Dance all the way through without a mistake. Haven't collected yet and never will on this earth, but I have had a lot of enjoyment and frustration trying.
My cousin, rest her soul, played this for me - because I asked her to all the time - when I was pre-school. I have not heard it more than a couple of times in the last 66 or 67 years, but I can still hum along from memory.
I have a copy on my iPhone music app of me playing this tune but only with the title of “Grandma used to play this.” 🥴 Thank you for identifying the title/composer for me. And what fun listening to you play.
In our family, our grandmother's sister, our Aunt Ora, played this piece each time she visited our home. She called it, "Birds in the Brook". Thanks for posting the video. As many other people have said, it brings back happy memories.
+Amy Baker Thanks for sharing your memories. :-)
My Grandmother played Rustic Dance on her Baldwin Baby Grand piano everytime I asked her to. I loved watching her play. She was old school, born in 1900.
Fantastisch ! Mooi👍
Same with me, my Grandmother played this all the time. I never did learn to play it. Thank you, as it brought back many wonderful memories.
It was copyrighted by G.Schirmer, Inc. in 1899 and the author was C.R. Howell. The children from our graduating class danced to it at the end of the year in a theater. It brings me back good memories...
Back in the day, every morning after prayers, a music student had to play a march for the students to leave the auditorium. When it was my turn I choose this piece because it is so lively. Now I look back and remember those wonderful years.
+Raphae Leiba Thanks for your fun memory. :-)
Chalk me up as another one whose--in this case, my mother--used to play this delightful piece at the piano. Thanks!
Tom, Thanks for jogging my memory! I now recall your playing RUSTIC DANCE. The 4 of us spending the afternoon and evening together in August was wonderful in every way. Bob
I love to hear this played. My sister played it and when I took lessons I wanted to play it...and did. Then many years later my family bought be a Grand and I re-learned it at about age 54(?).
I love this song! When I was a little girl about 4 or 5 years old, my younger sister and I would ask our mother to play "the skipping song" and we would skip around the living room. I didn't know the actual title of the song until many years later when I began playing the piano myself.
Thanks for sharing your memories. Catchy tunes have a way of staying with us for life. :-)
Catherine Greer - exact same story: my mother would play this as my sister and skipped around the living room. So funny. And fun (at the time).
I wasn't just watching, I was listening! I like what I hear too.
love this My Mom played this It was a favorite of her and my Dads. I still have the sheet music which has the Renoir couple dancing on the front
This was my piano recital before
Thanks for watching. :-)
So this is what Amaryllis is playing in The Music Man! I recognized it when it showed up in the soundtrack of the movie my dad was watching, but he thought it was an original piece by that movies composer. The only clue I could get was the sheet music for the beginning of the scene, which took some time to find.
Yes, when I first heard Amaryllis playing it, I remembered my grandfather playing it in the 1950s when I was very young. He would have been taking music lessons around the turn of the century, if my math is correct. And The Music Man took place in July 1912 (Mayor Shinn said so!)
Oh my God! This is the song that my grandmother would play for me whenever I asked (which was ALL the time)! She majored in music from Connecticut College in 1938. I can't believe I remembered the name of the song. THANK YOU for posting this and playing it. Happy tears are welling in my eyes and I can't stop smiling.
Now on to find the sheet music?
Thanks for your kind comment!
I have a PDF of the sheet, and since it is public domain, I can ethically share it. If you'd like me to send you the sheet music, please send a message to my personal email: tomclemanshotmailcom
Thanks Matthias, I visit your channel often to hear your awesome music skills on the organ.
Love it
@Kamireru16
Thanks for your kind words, and for watching the video.
Best wishes as you complete learning this fun piece. I'll be delighted to watch your version some day.
Thank you for playing this song. I love it.
Hello Tom, Fantastic playing as always. Brings back childhood memories. bob
You are amazing!!!!!!
3 years later and I’m back
Thanks Bob, I actually played this on your piano in August. Debbie and I have many fun memories of our visit with you and Eileen. :-)
Thanks for sharing your recollection of this fun piece. :-)
Thanks David, I thought of you often while learning this piece (it's still a work in progress). Thanks for your continued encouragement.
Hi Tom. Glad to see you're still making vids and your piano skills are improving. Great work!
I came across your great video today while researching some information from the "Music Man" film. "Rustic Dance" is the song that Amaryllis is practicing at the Paroos' house before she plays her cross-hand piece, "Goodnight My Someone." "Rustic Dance" was composed by C.R. (Cyrus Ryerson) Howell, a Canadian minister, artist and musician. I've seen his birth date listed as 1857, but haven't yet found the date that he passed away.
+Paul Cain Thanks for your interesting info about the piece and composer. :-)
When I play this it sounds nothing like this ... How are you so good
Thank you. Similar memories of this song. :-)
Legend
Do you mind me asking what stand you are using for your P70? I am about to buy a second hand one, but the official stand is not available anywhere anymore. I notice yours is very sturdy compared to other RUclips videos.
Good job by the way :-)
@5ivestring
It looks like you're right. My hand-written copy had the initial wrong.
Thanks for watching, and for the correction. :-)
Thanks for watching and for your kind note. :-)
I think this is the tune played by John McCutcheon on hammered dulcimer.
@klrietmann
Thanks for watching, and for your fascinating info. :-)
I have a copy from 1897. If I can give you a definitive year that it was composed I'll let you know!!
I found a listing for sheet music that has his name as C K Howell
im having a hard time practicing the 2nd part... you play awesome! :)
@TheSumners
Hi Trevor and Lydia, Thanks for your note. This same melody is also played on an orchestrian player piano - REALLY cool! To find it, do a RUclips search for: Rustic dance player
Tom :-)
Evan, Thanks for your kind words. Tom :-)
By watching the 5th finger on your left hand it looks like your playing this piece in the key of B flat, am I right or am I wrong? I got this song in the key of C, it is in the Eckstein adult piano book, by Maxwell Eckstein. Nice catchey tune, I think I will try and learn this song. Thanks for showing this one.
I've not seen the music sheet in years, but I believe it is in the key of B flat. I'd love to hear your version of this.
I also played this piece on a pump organ and uploaded it, mistakes and all. :-D
Ohhh it's a beautiful melody. I am currently learning to play it. :) and how do you play the piano.. its crazy!
Thank you! I would love to see/hear your performance when it is ready. What instrument are you learning this on? I'd love to hear any other piece too. :-)
Tom Clemans I learning this melody on organ whit my teacher, and because of you finally I learned the right rhythm of this melody. Thank you !
I just subscribed, hoping you will upload the piece when you finish learning it. I'd love to hear your version.
Wishing you a Happy New Year! :-)
I learned this for a yearly concert my music teacher put on. I've lost the book. Can't get this music on Amazon. Any suggestions where I can get it?
The piece is in public domain, so it is ethical for me to email the sheet to you. Send me an email, my email address should be listed in my youtube profile. If you don't find it there, let me know here and we'll figure out how to get the sheet to you. :)
can i have a peice of this music sheet