We are happy to have Jonny May stop by the store and give us a demonstration on Ragtime music. Jonny's Channel: / pianowithjonny Jonny's Website: pianowithjonny...
I am a stickler for "not fast" ragtime, but I love hearing Jonny play ragtime fast. I think the whole "not fast" thing to me is an appeal for musical nuance not to be lost. Ragtime demands all sorts of nuanced patterns of force, dynamics, note values, etc, which get lost when played fast. But Jonny is able to maintain all that wonderful musicality while playing fast, so between the nuances of musicality, and the excitement of the high tempo, it's a real joy to listen to Jonny playing ragtime fast.
2:50 I like this guys suggestion here. I think its a good way to demonstrate the ragtime structure so a noob with strong interest in music (me) can understand.
I LOVE this channel Mr. Estrin. Don't ever stop doing what you're doing. I hope that business is going well for you and you will always be able to have the time to do this!
A lot of people say you shouldn't play rags with swing, but I think the maple leaf rag, for example, sounds better when played with swing and I only play it with swing and I play it at a fairly fast pace. Like Jonny said, you should play what you feel sounds best
"Ragtime should never be played fast" That laugh from Jonny sums up his thoughts on it, feel free to see some of his videos for doublecheck. I also love seeing that he is this all excited, like a 4yo child who can't wait to lay his hands on some chocolate, but Jonny is like "Come on Robert, let me play already!"
Very enjoyable video. I do agree with Scott Joplin that ragtime sounds better when it's not "rushed" sounding. A little slower tempo allows the music to breathe. And of course life itself was more leisurely back then as well. But that's just my personal preference and as Jonny said, play it as you feel it.
This video is very informative and interesting! I would like to see more interviews with experts from different styles of music giving away some tips and impression. Really great!
Ragtime is a form of music much like that of Jazz, and like jazz, sometimes classified as sub-classical; that is, until someone classically trained takes an interest or is a composure like Scott Joplin -- then the art form, complexity, and accuracy all of a sudden takes on a seriousness nature. Like was mentioned, the syncopated rhythm is so beguiling, one cannot be encompassed in its enchantment. The one thing that really intrigues me, is the technical accuracy in which ragtime players present their music. You don't even have to see their fingers, but while listening, one can visualize the complexity as the two hands seem to at time fight against one another for the control of the piano and the listeners attention between the rhythm and the melody. Loved the playing of Mr. May, a very talented performer; HOWEVER, lacking in character and personal grace.
Great fun! Thanks!! I still think Joplin should be played slower. The audience is on an emotional journey; composers and performers take note! (sorry, my comment is four years late!)
To answer the question about the left hand, watch some of Ed Clute's videos on RUclips. He is a great stride piano player who has been blind from birth.
well done guys. awesome video. I've always been puzzled too by Joplin saying 'play slow'. I like playing it fast, but also very rhythmic (not swung at all). However, I'm fairly sure if we could hear Joplin's interpretation, we would understand what he meant.
I'm pretty sure what Joplin meant by "it is never right to play ragtime fast" and "slow march tempo" He didn't mean to play it extremely slowly, at like 40 BPM. Fig leaf rag literally says to play it at 100 BPM.
I was the only kid I knew that loved ragtime. People used to thing I was weird, I used to play lots of it on the piano. Then I had a past life regression and found out I lived during the turn of the 1900s in a past life.
Thank you so much for this video. I am currently trying the swing, the octave jumps, and fiding it extremely difficult to land right without looking. Not looking at the keyboard for classical piece is a bit easier than not looking for a rag. Thanks.
Are Ragtime pianos "Tuned" differently??? That is the center string on concert pitch but the top string 10 above and lower string 10 beats below concert pitch.
I have a theory that ragtime and its successors (jazz, swing, etc.) contributed to the demise of the reed organ. From ragtime through jazz, swing, rock, etc. popular music in the 20th and 21st centuries are dominated by rhythm. And what are the two names for a reed organ? HARMONIUM and MELODEON.
it is never right to play ragtime fast. scott Joplin wrote that because he enjoyed the intricate harmonics and melodies between and among the base notes and right hand notes.
I always wondered. What is the difference between the old gospel music my mother played for church and ragtime? Always could play very poorly compared to her and I just never got better.
Sometimes ragtime is completely written out as in Scott Joplin rags. Other times, small ragtime groups jam together with improvised elements which is an early form of jazz.
I don't think Joplin was silly to think he was writing classical music. His stuff has been compared to Bach. I think he will be more popular in 100 or 200 years than he is now.
Actually some of Joplin's music is comparable to classical music. When played slower, you can pick it up better. He is generally considered a genius by most musical historians. I'm sure that Mozart would have been impressed by some of his intricacies.
I've been trying to do this shit "complete" and you've been cutting corners till hell wouldn't have it... YOU SONS OF BITCHES!!! (LOLZ)... guess I just learned something. ;o)
Honestly not a fan of his style. To me his speed seems to be his way of compensating for the fact that all his right hand does is hit the octave and break the inside of the chord, in a sense playing the first part of Maple Leaf over and over with different chords. Gets boring after a while.
During his classical training the guy must have missed the lesson about Liszt: read some of his most famous pages and tell me if you can't spot some huge bassVSchord jumps in the left hand. Come on...
"What is Ragtime Music?"
It's basically DunDuns on the left hand and Doodlydoos on the right hand.
6:59 - Actually, it's the "OomPah OomPah OomPah" on the left hand XP
actually it's better than the shit music of today
Jolly good description sir, couldn't have said it myself
Best description ever. Thanks for the lol
YES.
Jonny is so great at ragtime. I could listen to him play for hours.
Have you ever heard about Tom Brier?
@@jollylawyer9999 he’s the reason I’m playing ragtime. He’s also mostly reason I’m playing piano in general.
The two personalities work so well together on screen! I couldn't wipe the smile off my face after watching!
I am a stickler for "not fast" ragtime, but I love hearing Jonny play ragtime fast. I think the whole "not fast" thing to me is an appeal for musical nuance not to be lost. Ragtime demands all sorts of nuanced patterns of force, dynamics, note values, etc, which get lost when played fast. But Jonny is able to maintain all that wonderful musicality while playing fast, so between the nuances of musicality, and the excitement of the high tempo, it's a real joy to listen to Jonny playing ragtime fast.
Wow the speed of Jonny's Maple-leaf Rag is simply crazy cool! I love it!
My two favorite pianists on RUclips in one video!
2:50 I like this guys suggestion here. I think its a good way to demonstrate the ragtime structure so a noob with strong interest in music (me) can understand.
If you change the playback speed to .75x it actually does sound quite a bit better played slower.
My two favorite people in one video!
I love to see Jonny do rock music and turn it into rag.
I LOVE this channel Mr. Estrin. Don't ever stop doing what you're doing. I hope that business is going well for you and you will always be able to have the time to do this!
Why have i found this video this late? Jonny May on LivingPianos!!!!! I could watch you two talking all day long.
A lot of people say you shouldn't play rags with swing, but I think the maple leaf rag, for example, sounds better when played with swing and I only play it with swing and I play it at a fairly fast pace. Like Jonny said, you should play what you feel sounds best
This is inspiring me to learn ragtime.
"Ragtime should never be played fast" That laugh from Jonny sums up his thoughts on it, feel free to see some of his videos for doublecheck. I also love seeing that he is this all excited, like a 4yo child who can't wait to lay his hands on some chocolate, but Jonny is like "Come on Robert, let me play already!"
Jonny is absolutely adorable! So much fun to watch.
Fantastic! I'm going to look up Jonny May. I used to play a bunch of the Joplin rags, but you really have to practice them daily to keep in shape.
Very enjoyable video. I do agree with Scott Joplin that ragtime sounds better when it's not "rushed" sounding. A little slower tempo allows the music to breathe. And of course life itself was more leisurely back then as well. But that's just my personal preference and as Jonny said, play it as you feel it.
Two people from two of my favourite piano channels together. Great!
Thank you for this , I’m definitely going to apply this ❤
Rag-a-fying it! Love it!
This budd Jonny May is something man .
David Dav Jonny, with his rag, he is a HELL of a man! (Real Good!)
Nice to see a reunion with you two playing together
I just saw my entire piano playing lifetime flash before my eyes. Thanks!
This video is very informative and interesting!
I would like to see more interviews with experts from different styles of music giving away some tips and impression.
Really great!
Wow! Thanks for the knowledge, I'm a drummer & wished I learned the piano as a child. Such a beautiful, versatile instrument!
nice video with 2 great pianists :)
In other words you can take a 1 line melody and add rhythm with the left that is off the beat to give a syncopated effect.
Would love to see loads more of these videos. You'll are amazing!
hey this is a great video, thanks for the illuminating discourse bruh!
Well, that touched on enough things for a whole series. Thank you, gentlemen.
Great Great! I'm new to piano and I have to tell you that I love your videos. Thx guys. Great interview to learn about Ragtime!
Ragtime is a form of music much like that of Jazz, and like jazz, sometimes classified as sub-classical; that is, until someone classically trained takes an interest or is a composure like Scott Joplin -- then the art form, complexity, and accuracy all of a sudden takes on a seriousness nature. Like was mentioned, the syncopated rhythm is so beguiling, one cannot be encompassed in its enchantment. The one thing that really intrigues me, is the technical accuracy in which ragtime players present their music. You don't even have to see their fingers, but while listening, one can visualize the complexity as the two hands seem to at time fight against one another for the control of the piano and the listeners attention between the rhythm and the melody. Loved the playing of Mr. May, a very talented performer; HOWEVER, lacking in character and personal grace.
ok with you, this is ragtime by a good pianist, listen the difference : ruclips.net/video/xyc7czFiCQk/видео.html
Ragtime came before Jazz. Joplin created it.
Love it! Robert has to do more interviews like this!!!! Encore! Encore!
You guys seemed like you had a really good time
Great talent, love it and could listen all day. Thanks Joney.
great interview. thanks so much. I am trying to perfect my ragtime playing. this helps.
i love the pieces jonny plays in this video. they are the only two sheet musics ive ever bought. his rag version of wake me up and old to joy
We love Jonny May.
Great fun! Thanks!! I still think Joplin should be played slower. The audience is on an emotional journey; composers and performers take note! (sorry, my comment is four years late!)
Thanks so much for this video!
Maple leaf rag is great but elite syncopations is amazing!
To answer the question about the left hand, watch some of Ed Clute's videos on RUclips. He is a great stride piano player who has been blind from birth.
Incredible!
So informative, thanks Jonny and Robert!
Awesome interview
This video is brilliant! Thanks!
Loved it! I'd like to learn ragtime sometime.
Thanx, Gentlemen🌹🌹🌹
Oh, man, your pianos are tuned so gorgeously well, they give me _eargasms!_
well done guys. awesome video. I've always been puzzled too by Joplin saying 'play slow'. I like playing it fast, but also very rhythmic (not swung at all). However, I'm fairly sure if we could hear Joplin's interpretation, we would understand what he meant.
Nice!Johny May!
I'm pretty sure what Joplin meant by "it is never right to play ragtime fast" and "slow march tempo" He didn't mean to play it extremely slowly, at like 40 BPM. Fig leaf rag literally says to play it at 100 BPM.
I was the only kid I knew that loved ragtime. People used to thing I was weird, I used to play lots of it on the piano. Then I had a past life regression and found out I lived during the turn of the 1900s in a past life.
Thank you so much for this video. I am currently trying the swing, the octave jumps, and fiding it extremely difficult to land right without looking. Not looking at the keyboard for classical piece is a bit easier than not looking for a rag. Thanks.
I would recommend trying to start with a rag that naturally sounds good slow, for example Gladiolus Rag by Joplin.
I like it fast. Such a fun style.
Thanks for the post.
Looks like Jonny washes down two adderall with two monster energy drinks before playing.
ooooooo sheer class
Very interesting video! An eye opener!
Music is meant to be played at the tempo set. You would never speed up Chopin, Beethoven ect. Why speed up Scott Joplin?
If he slowed down the syncopation it really would sound better.
great video guys
Oh, wow, I love ragtime but don't think I knew of Jonny May. I love what he does with songs to "ragify" them. Any sheet music to be had?
Johnny May is the Scott Joplin of our time!
I used to think Ragtime got its name from the idea of "putting on your glad rags" (festive clothes worn while dancing)...
Are Ragtime pianos "Tuned" differently??? That is the center string on concert pitch but the top string 10 above and lower string 10 beats below concert pitch.
who is that jonney? so awesome! so talented!
i would like him to be my teacher! cous my teacher dont teach ragiey time😯😯
Ragamuffin style! 😊 nice video
What is the difference between ragtime, jazz, swing, and boogie-woogie?
Robert is such a good host.
You should do an interview with Mac Morin from Cape Bretton.
I have a theory that ragtime and its successors (jazz, swing, etc.) contributed to the demise of the reed organ. From ragtime through jazz, swing, rock, etc. popular music in the 20th and 21st centuries are dominated by rhythm. And what are the two names for a reed organ? HARMONIUM and MELODEON.
Excellent. How do you play " trills " like Jo Ann Castle?
Looks easy.
I hated it everytime he stopped playing
Could listen to him playing all day
i like it when Ragtime is played fast
Did they share an 8 ball before starting filming?
lol
Best
Sweet
it is never right to play ragtime fast. scott Joplin wrote that because he enjoyed the intricate harmonics and melodies between and among the base notes and right hand notes.
I always wondered. What is the difference between the old gospel music my mother played for church and ragtime? Always could play very poorly compared to her and I just never got better.
I think it's more to be careful not to play too fast. I can see on saloons they could get a bit out of hand,.especially in "cutting competitions".
Am I the only one that stopped because I thought Jonny was teaching Luke Skywalker some tunes?
Wow that guy really looks and sounds like Mark Hamill
Next could you do one with a classical pianist
Robert IS a classical pianist and a damn good one too even though he is really annoying!
+984francis lol
The interviewer looks like Gene Roddenberry...
👍🏼
Do not play fast, he said... and then...
What is the name of the music at 6:22?
why do they look like they hated each other? hahahaha.
is ragtime jazz?
Sometimes ragtime is completely written out as in Scott Joplin rags. Other times, small ragtime groups jam together with improvised elements which is an early form of jazz.
Jazz is all by preference I'd rather play ragtime slow beat
He said Turd of the 20th century haha
I don't think Joplin was silly to think he was writing classical music. His stuff has been compared to Bach. I think he will be more popular in 100 or 200 years than he is now.
Actually some of Joplin's music is comparable to classical music. When played slower, you can pick it up better. He is generally considered a genius by most musical historians. I'm sure that Mozart would have been impressed by some of his intricacies.
Jonny, you are " semi-retired"? What does that mean?
I think maybe he played at Disney and now he doesn't?
I've been trying to do this shit "complete" and you've been cutting corners till hell wouldn't have it... YOU SONS OF BITCHES!!!
(LOLZ)... guess I just learned something. ;o)
Honestly not a fan of his style. To me his speed seems to be his way of compensating for the fact that all his right hand does is hit the octave and break the inside of the chord, in a sense playing the first part of Maple Leaf over and over with different chords. Gets boring after a while.
These two guys have way too much energy for men lol
During his classical training the guy must have missed the lesson about Liszt: read some of his most famous pages and tell me if you can't spot some huge bassVSchord jumps in the left hand. Come on...