Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin | Cory Hall, pianist-composer (older version)

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[@emmalynch5314]

this is insane to watch. I watched this exact video 4 years ago when I first started piano and I dreamed of playing it and now I actually am. If you are starting piano do not give up

[@jackinat0r114]

Emma Lynch haha, same thing happened with me pretty much

[@cameronleesimpson5742]

Same thing with me.

[@drkapilpianist2792]

Emma Lynch congratulations...!! I am starting now

[@EMBL2011]

Awesome!! I've been learning piano for 6 months and am loving it. Long way to go still though.

[@oliverhees4076]

yea I've started it but my hands are too small so I have to be really careful that I don't tense up my hands

[@marquezproductions6243]

Every time I close my eyes while listening to this I imagine two drunk men fighting in a saloon in the west

[@Lucas-nc7jv]

JUST STOPPP

[@themichigander4924]

I picture Red Dead Redemption 2 as this is played in the saloon every so often lol

[@esigman1]

I picture Larry Bird vs. Dr. J one on one playing on an old Tandy 1000

[@farhadtarapore]

I visualize Charlie Chaplin

[@joeturner8769]

'come on pretty boah'

[@KaienKuran]

This will forever be my favorite performance of the Maple Leaf Rag.

[@orphnboi8505]

I'm still madly in love with the Scott Joplin version

[@MusicNerdMIDI]

Finally, a performance at the correct tempo!!!

[@wfly81]

And a swing! There are tons of concert pianist's videos out there, where they place it at about the right tempo, but they sound rigid (classical players trying to play outside their genre). It's gotta bounce, and it's gotta swing...it's gotta sound fun!

[@OmniversalInsect]

It seems everyone has their own idea of the "correct" tempo. Why don't we just admit it's preference?

[@Kataang101]

I feel like this is a better tempo for this song. A lot of people play it a bit faster than this but I think the tempo he plays it in really does the song justice. Thanks!

[@dominic6055]

I agree on the right tempo, but I don't understand why everybody plays it too monotously

[@catchersmitt0]

Imagine going back in time and playing this for Mozart.

[@TheAvenstar]

I have often thought weird stuff like that ...only I go way overboard with slide piano.

[@pepaburda2662]

Okokokokokok Evk

[@isaacstillwell1608]

I think he would actually really like it.

[@spiderduckpig]

Isaac Stillwell the music would be so lien to him though. He might think all of the piece is off beat because it’s played in ragtime

[@Vigilante311]

@Cazzie S its amazing what was considered vulgar throughout history isnt it?

[@maryriley6163]

You play Scott Joplin better than anyone else. It’s so joyful. My uncle would sometimes play ragtime for us when we visited him and I’ve loved it ever since. He played pretty good figuring he had one partial finger he lost in the coal mine.

[@joeeng577]

Cory’s sense of timing amazes me. He is a human metronome!

[@aswomebro2601]

thats what happens when you practice

[@462410doctor]

Not slow man! This is prefect, everyone does it too fast, you play it excellent!

[@pepaburda2662]

Ok

[@aemeill]

Far from being perfect... he’s playing it like any classical pianist would play it if they don’t understand or feel the Afro-beat ... which is what ragtime is ... ragtime music is not supposed to be played with a western classical feel... it feels off beats .... just like it feel off beats to western musicians when played the right way with Afro-beat 3:2

[@lcarpetrondookmariot7620]

@@aemeill I'd say this is swung just the right amount... if you listen to Joplin's own piano rolls, it fits pretty closely

[@MsHojat]

This is definitely slower than Joplin played it, and considerably less funky/swung/dirty too. I like both the styles, although Joplin's just flat out feels a bit rushed if you ask me.

[@robinsss]

@@aemeill ok Boomer!

[@simon-bt7km]

> video 3.14 long > it's a π-ano

[@angeloshenan1509]

How long have you waited to write that comment? 😂👌

[@kmadhu4950]

Lol

[@klaysalazin6872]

this is the best post I've seen so far

[@mopuculo7372]

Finally something original

[@maybe-arch]

Alex Simon n-anosECOND

[@domtoretto8293]

Finally! Somebody who can play with actual good, syncopates rythm that makes me want to dance!

[@AndrewHincksMusic]

Love love love this.... Played it 35 years ago for my final year at high school and now I'm just relearning it for fun.

[@SavvySmiles1]

I remember playing this song last year! Not that fast or well, but it was my favourite song to play, and now I can't remember it! Great job, amazing!

[@labradog05]

How about now?

[@andyfrost78]

It's not ment to be played fast

[@luvpants2012]

Relearn it! I was the same way, learned some bits of Joplin pieces when I was young. Eventually forgot them, now 30 years later I'm sitting at my old yamaha keyboard and going through the process. Enjoying it.

[@monkeytennis7477]

Never heard this played in 2/4 time before, only 4/4. It sounds great like it's got a swing beat! Excellent rendition.

[@Ghost_a_Rat]

Something I would LOVE to play if I knew how to play the piano...

[@Dr._Love]

Me too....Gives you motivation to make you want to learn the paino, doesn't it?

[@CBlocks]

@@Dr._Love that song is simple

[@洪諒]

@@CBlocks He never said it's hard.

[@tobiaszn6531]

i bought keyboard 1year ago and i can play 2/3 of this song already took me like 5months (i have only few hours during weekend) and its indeed rly cool when u can play some cool piece by yourself

[@tobiaszn6531]

second thing is it will not sound as good if you will play it as here cuz u probably wont start with some super expensive grand piano and this guy plays it perfectly which requires many years of practice.

[@ellanjeranek173]

This is one of the first songs I ever knew by heart as a child. I would stand holding on to the side of mom's baby grand and watch her play and was fascinated. I'd crawl underneath to see the pads hit the big coils of wire. She was born in 1905 and had me in 1951 and I was so fortunate to be given her love and vast knowledge of music. She could play anything from Mozart and Beethoven to stride boogie to When Rebecca Came From Mecca. If she was in the room with a piano there was an instant party. Jeannette lived to be a few months shy of 100, and I'm so grateful for the love of music that she gave to her 'old egg.'

[@Daniel-v5p6n]

There are lots of versions of this tune on KZbin. This is the best.

[@cameraobscura3698]

I first heard this amazing Scott Joplin rag in middle school one of my friends showed it me and I've been hooked on it ever since and the music teacher knew how to play it as well, full credit goes David Stone! Well done Corey Hall!

[@lesnarvasa]

This is the best video that got the correct tempo so far. I can hear all the notes.

[@marcoantoniopedretti7704]

Maestro, it's a great performance!!!!! I love when you cross the hands. Very nice indeed

[@kode4420]

I've never heard this played slow but I really like it. The fast paced is more for fighting scenes and stuff like that. This is more relaxed yet energizing at the same time. Great video.

[@John-eq8cu]

Great to see that right foot PLANTED on the floor. Very light clean sound with no sustain pedal. A bit swinging and syncopated, I thought it was just right. I think that players who primarly play Chopin won't understand why you need a simple clean style to play rags. Also, a nice moderate tempo that seems just right. Beautiful.

[@katieboyden9961]

I learned this piece years ago and still one of my all time favorites. it's still in my fingers and muscle memory, but so so cool to hear you knock it out so expertly. thanks for bringing joplin to all of us

[@BromineZinc]

I agree, I like the straight version too. I was always taught that rags should never be swung. However, you made this sound good. I'd be interested in hearing the other rags you play swung. Great video!

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[@jokerinthebronx]

WELL DONE! My favorite Joplin composition, and you did it justice! I like that you took it a bit slow. Too many artists play it too damn fast. BRAVO!

[@NROS2012]

You definitely "Caught the swing" as the great man indicated!

[@ML-bb2tr]

Outstanding job!! This is such a fun song to listen to.

[@evang2881]

And play!!

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

What a happy tune. Can't help but feel good.

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

@the middle man For some folks that's having fun...lol

[@ChazWick4]

The perfect temp AND the PERFECT amount of swing! In my opinion, most people play this too fast and way too steady. Well done!

[@DepplorableCalabrese]

I love it when i can hear you feeling it and you get loose.

[@jimmyyoung4187]

I love the piano & having learnt age 11 & really enjoyed & embraced it & played many a classical piece. My teacher then, well, she was fabulous. Sadly, I had a very poor school teacher from the age of 14/15, & I could no longer carry on. I'd dearly love to play again someday. This performance was astounding & made to look exceptionally simple (which it's not). Thanks for sharing.

[@darkacademiac]

Jimmy Young Why don’t you try and self teach yourself now? I know it’s really demanding at first but trust me you’ll feel so good when you’ve done it, knowing you learnt a whole piece by yourself!

[@joeydavis9247]

I wish there was a spotify with all of these rags, I prefer these versions much more.

[@cebukid70]

Dotted rhythms sound nicer for this rag! I watched both versions, and like this one better. The tempo is perfect too. I can't stand those ultra-fast "show off" videos found throughout KZbin.

[@Varksterable]

I still find it being played on an old piano better by far. Add 1915 to you search, maybe? (Or listen to Scott himself play it.)

[@reversemitosis4213]

vinheteiro played it well (idk if i spelled it correctly)

[@cebukid70]

@@reversemitosis4213 Wow, I commented on this 11 years ago, and don't even know who I was comparing it to.....LOL

[@johne6081]

Cory Hall and Joshua Rifkin know how to play MLR, bringing out the melody without tearing through it to show off.

[@andythrasher2976]

I don't know why people always play Joplin so fast. He even wrote it on his sheets "RAGTIME SHOULD NEVER BE PLAYED FAST"

[@timcolledge6813]

Superb, I've always loved Maple Leaf Rag !!!! 💯

[@29brendus]

Excellent. I am trying to be a stride pianist myself, but the ol' left hand won't do what I want it to do!

[@StevenRoby]

Of all of the versions that I've seen of MLR, this is still the best - with the right tempo and perfect feel with perfect syncopation. Congrats, Cory! Thanks for this video!

[@misonoresoconto]

Steady as a rock! Great tempo and perfect fingering.

[@manjacovus5342]

My great grandad used to play this. God, I miss him every day

[@neuralflux2747]

Very, very well played! My father would have loved this rendition.

[@j.d.7208]

This is what a master class musician sounds like phenomenal job Bravo Bravo 👏👍👏

[@joeydsa]

I've heard other pianists play this song...this is probably the most fluidly played. I could be wrong though.

[@pianoprogressofficial9507]

My favourite piece of Scott Joplin. Perfect as usual :)

[@user-xd4sk4pk7h]

My favourite piece of music

[@j4mes547]

This has to be the first ever piano video ever recorded in Yt👏👏

[@VESANG]

The most joyful piece on piano ... IMO ... so much fun to listen too ... I wish I could play it.

[@ashtheproducer_]

Absolute beauty. I can't stop listening

[@SolacePiano]

perfectly played absolutley brilliantly with style and precision!

[@summertea545]

I like this one the best. Not rushed through like most are and you have a knack for timing and making the piano come alive. Thanks for posting it.

[@kristine745]

This song may be on my final for music appreciation. I'm going to remember this because I believe it may be on Red Dead Redemption 2 when you are in the saloon! Love it.

[@jholl_0889]

When i was 11 i started getting into ragtime, and i personally loved maple leaf rag. And I told myself there is no way that i would be able to play it (because i had just started piano at that time). I started with the entertainer, and i was able to get the first section with no problem. I then started to take on the beast that’s maple leaf rag. I got through it in about 8-9 months. Im 13 now, and I can play it 1.5x tempo and blindfolded. So y’all dont give up if you are an aspiring pianist. Starting on easy winners (got the first section)

[@scottlowellellis]

Makes me cry! I would give a left leg to play as you do!

[@thememeteam7585]

Practice

[@harrietetter9321]

yeah i got out my old scott joplin book after you reminded me -- brushed up on solace and it came back -- amaze and amuse your friends

[@Setheskivias]

The speed is perfect.

[@VESANG]

Most joyful piece ever IMHO ... real joy to listen to

[@zeektheflyingchimp]

Best version I've found on youtube. Thanks!

[@krispatmo]

Love your version man, great rhythm!

[@juchecatgirl]

His hair is so silky, look at that sheen! You can tell he conditions 😂

[@juchecatgirl]

It's a good thing! IME most men just don't know how to care for their hair.

[@aswomebro2601]

@@juchecatgirl yeah i have no idea, im just gonna cut it all off

[@wadefite]

Pianissamo

[@epipick]

I love this old classic and you play it so authentically.

[@jacobherl7666]

I love how chill he is playing this song like its twinkle twinkle littlw star

[@kimnkims]

in my world, your video is first in youtube. thanks !!!

[@tf2gamingenjoyer388]

Everybody else plays either at the wrong tempo, or just have no control in their fingers so they hit 19 keys with one hand. Thanks for the good version lad.

[@euanbeaden74]

I agree with you on playing this swung, I feel it makes it much more flowing and enjoyable. You play it well and not to fast and rushed. I aslo like Elite Syncopations played swung, have you ever played it like that? If not could you? It woule be nice to see it played 'proffesionally swung'! Thanks for posting!

[@edziomy]

Great, better than straight rhythms. Lot of energy. What's more, it's kinda jazzy ;)

[@HeresZachy]

Omg what a fossil of a comment

[@sebastiannielson1952]

@@HeresZachy lol true

[@jbgem82]

Every time I watch this I'm amazed. I wish I could afford lessons.

[@patootie3529]

You can be self taught

[@jbgem82]

@@patootie3529 I've tried. I can read music but really can only play easy piano and sooooooooooo slow. Like everything turns into a church song. And I think there's things like timing and hand position that you need correction for. Idk

[@ElineSandes]

Hey, idk in which country you live, but there’s always someone out there willing to get some $$ by teaching. It doesn’t have to be costly. Churches usually offer classes, or if you’re not at ease with that option, try out looking for music lessons offered by universities or search on google for tutors. There’s a wide price range for lessons!

[@jbgem82]

@@ElineSandes I'm not religious so I don't really have those connections. I could look around for a teacher and hope for a cheap one or a bored grandma lol. I should actually because I really love the piano.

[@adrianthomas2196]

@@jbgem82 never give up, i fortunately taught myself to play the piano age 15, iam 50 next yr been playing 34 yrs, enjoy every minuite of it, i also very glad, avle to play scot joplin ragtime like the entertainer and maple leaf rag, and beethoven sonatas bit of mozart, chopin and richard clayderman, so plse cont learning, its an amazing god given gift to have.

[@paulmichelet3802]

Lovely stuff from Cory. An immortal classic !

[@jaimymetts]

Love this!

[@EdwinMcCravy1]

A little more jazzy than probably what Scott Joplin intended, but very good. Cory plays the repeat of the second part 8va (an octave higher) than written. I approve!

[@gary24752]

Just the right tempo.

[@Kapomafioso]

I definetely love this, perfect, exactly as I like it...love dotted rhytms!

[@dewiroberts7566]

You’re the man ! Spot on !

[@hellsbells8888]

very good balance between the right- and lefthandplaying

[@giadafontana]

2019 anyone ?😊

[@axelgoeskite]

yep!

[@Pynaegan]

Good music keeps no time.

[@howtogetthisright2579]

Oh yes.

[@clintwaller5734]

yeah

[@CoolGuy-ux5wx]

Giada Fontana here!

[@SCWood]

only 1900s kids will remember

[@gailjackson8941]

Love, love, love that

[@stephaniegarsow6220]

Sounds great. I love it and want to learn this one

[@Andre-hp8ze]

I love it ❤❤❤

[@lilycarone5116]

Epic!! Working on learning this now!

[@Pianosamazing]

This sounds so cool!!

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Massive talent....

[@k.oseland]

Thanks for playing it slow! Sounds great!

[@issrenn]

Ah, i remember playing this piece like this when i was still learning to play it. I still think it's it's an awesome way to do it. Though i found it a bit difficult to keep up the dotted rhythm during the second to last section. That part always gets me.

[@federicofrola7585]

Veramente una bella esecuzione. Una bella marcia complicata. Molto sostenuta e costante. Non é affatto formale. Emerson si è spinto leggermente per farci divertire.

[@maximilianbur2560]

best Interpretation on KZbin by a big margin

[@MarioGlitchy9]

Pretty great quality for 2008

[@k.oseland]

@BachScholar A lot of the videos or songs I've found with Maple Leaf Rag are just too fast for me. this is just the right speed. :)

[@danigreenwood7195]

Great job Cory

[@tommyhauck8597]

i love this music, i love the period of time! the late 1890's summer time, a band playing a park, kids playing without fear, a trolley car heading to a park, 4th of JULY! SPANISH AMERICAN WAR! REMEMBER THE MAINE! the splendid little war. i also like the pineapple rag.

[@papapapa8946]

Es usted un maestro felicidades por como toca

[@mstransom9680]

Tough peice to learn this is impressive

[@StenellaFr]

Excellent !!

[@whitehafucca1401]

大好き:I love it❤️

[@PopDeOllie]

I think you were right about the dotted rhythms!

[@b1ak3m]

Dude....I'll hand it to you....that was totally sweet. Very clean. Nice work. I would recommend that you not get so bent about people performing this at a different tempo. It's OK to deviate from the composer's intent...provided you don't then disrespect the folks who play it at that speed intended.

[@1Sandwitch1]

Brilliant.

[@sloggersnorp]

Thank you for helping me remember what true talent and truly good music is.

[@azndude3600]

I finally subsribed to you. It's interesting how you investigate and then play it with your gut feeling in how the composer should have played it. Was the 2nd half of this song composed by Joplin, because I've only ever heard the 1st part of the Maple Leaf.

[@cameronleesimpson5742]

Yes

[@solomonjenkins9505]

ah 2009...twas a bustling time on ye here internet!

[@yamato4169]

FINALLY I FOUND IT

[@ssimms8995]

I am wondering if I should learn this piece. I have been playing the piano for 10 years and have a month to learn this. I have played another Joplin piece before, but ragtime really isn’t my forte. I might still try since this doesn’t look difficult

[@TheAvenstar]

It isn't. Especially if you're accustomed to flat notes. This piece has four, then five. I believe.