Ragpickin' - Richard Saslow (ragtime guitar instrumental)

This is a rag written by Richard Saslow. Another pretty catchy tune!! I tried to jazz it up just a little in the second time around. I much prefer Saslow's rags to be easy going, as I think ragtime should be. Hope you enjoy listening to it, as much as I enjoyed playing it!

[@markbrown7103]

I think you are a beautiful guitarist. A nice style. You have a pleasant smile. I am also a solo instrumental guitarist almost 50 years experience behind me. I must say I know a good pick her when I see one and you’re one of those that are great thank you for the video. Have a beautiful day. I love your music.👍🏼👍🏼❤️🎸😎

[@forbebe]

Thanks for the wonderful review! I greatly appreciate your kind words! I’m starting to come into my own with a CD that won album of the year. Hard work pays off eventually!! Thank you again! It means a great deal! Cheers, BB

[@davegoodwin9580]

Great music Bunny. Thanks

[@bunnybarnes6757]

Thanks, Dave!! Cheers, BB

[@tedangle8224]

I recently repurchased "The Art of Ragtime." I had learned (memorized) those pieces over 40 years ago, time to re learn them!

[@forbebe]

They never get old! Richard Saslow would be glad to hear that! Cheers, BB

[@thomasnorelli8763]

Boy, this really brings back memories. I remember buying that rag time book. They didn't even know what rag time was. But I loved the black & white cover the little record that came with it. And the way he was dressed next to that vitrola the seventies

[@forbebe]

Truly! Saslow and his rags were and still are so much fun! He’s a really nice guy too. Has approved of all I do and even posted this one on his site! Cheers, BB

[@buckwacker1]

Holy Mackerel! Smooth as silk! glad I was surfing on KZbin one day during the Covid and now I am a follower of this happy and talented lady!

[@forbebe]

Thanks sos much, Jim!! It's one of my all time favorites! Love Saslow rags! Cheers, BB

[@evsynator]

Wow ... you enjoy playing that as much as I like hearing and watching ! well done !!!An inspiration .

[@JensHausmann]

Sounds and looks great, I love that twinkle in your eyes, enjoyed it as you did making it! Cheers J.

[@TEFan2007]

How could I miss this one? Another great video! :) I've learnt so much about great guitar songs just by watching your channel. Thanks!

[@forbebe]

It always means so much coming from a wonderful guitarist as yourself, Richard! Cheers, Bunny

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much, J. A good take will make me smile every time!

[@merelvh]

Awesome! Yes indeed, it's a catchy tune.. Love it :)

[@specialrider54]

This is wonderful, and it appears that you had a ball playing it. Thanks for a fine post! Dave.

[@ValerioMansueti]

lovely tune Bunny,and very well played,(as always..)..congratulations,Valerio!

[@dbainter1]

Really nice!! You seem to have a great touch on the strings - so effortless. - I'm anxious now to listen to your other posts. Cheers! Dave

[@danyluis]

Nice version! I love the changes to rhythm. Keep going!

[@ellyba37]

Love that!

[@forbebe]

Thanks so very much!! Cheers, BB

[@operafan98]

Incredible!! Great timing on those slides. Super ragtime playing! J

[@fospho]

Very nice rag tune. I love it! Thank you.

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Well done!

[@forbebe]

Thanks, Steven! Nice of you to take the time to watch and comment!! Cheers, BB

[@giovannipeirone3915]

You make us feel the sweetness and subtle rhythmic passages with just the right relaxing attitude, I love it!

[@forbebe]

Your kind words just make me smile! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and comment!! Cheers, BB

[@theancientbriton]

FANTASTIC!!! How I enjoyed your playing, could listen all night, love everything about your video, am struggling to play ragtime at 79yrs, have been blown away this morning, lovely girl, lovely studio, such relaxed listening, what more can I say? Lyn

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much!! It means a lot to get positive feedback!

[@jeffmackinnon3124]

I don't often listen twice Bunny...Impressive...

[@forbebe]

Thank you, Jeff! It means a great deal! Cheers, BB

[@Ago212]

Beautiful interpretation ... and you're also very nice !!!

[@jonathanroberts6110]

Very nicely done. Just learning this piece.

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much! Richard Saslow uses my version on his site. Good luck!! It’s a fun piece! Cheers, BB

[@barry4080]

Great bounce to your style.

[@Ago212]

It's the first rag I heard from you 11 years ago.... Thanks again!

[@forbebe]

Glad it's worth revisiting!! Cheers, BB

[@billyculbert9544]

Lovely, well done.

[@forbebe]

Thanks, Billy! Greatly appreciated! Cheers, BB

[@billyculbert9544]

@@forbebe .I play this one also, I must post it on KZbin. I like your other videos, great playing.

[@rrrrockin]

really awesome ...an inspiration ,,i will look at that book and try my best to go thru every bar ,,,I could listen to you all day ...peace

[@fredericguzman8567]

Super, génial 👍👍👍

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much! Cheers, BB

[@rrrrockin]

very much awesome ,,just learning fingerstyle and starting to love ragtime and apreciate the hard work ,,,great pickin Iam impressed ,,,subbed and peace ,,,,

[@PhilCLG4]

Great guitar work Bunny. Loved it.//Phil

[@kareemghattas802]

great smile, as already remarked. puts another dimension to the whole thing - thanks!

[@forbebe]

Kareem Ghattas Thanks so much for the comment and watching! Greatly appreciated! Cheers, BB

[@jim9214]

Love it!! I have the book and needed to see it being played to help interpret the tab. Thank you so much ... great job on these tunes Bunny! Please keep posting more!

[@bunnybarnes6757]

Thanks so much, Jim! I've been in touch with Richard Saslow and he, too, likes my version of his arrangement! Thanks for watching! Cheers, BB

[@martinspencer366]

Love this, got the flat top out and just played it, with a few differences. I love it, thank you.

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Cheers, BB

[@edwardmorton6691]

Love it so did you by the looks of it! Great pickin.

[@forbebe]

absolutely!! Cheers, BB

[@davelow7586]

Oh, that is just beautiful!! ❤️

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much!! Cheers, BB

[@MisterVirtual]

Dig this! nice feelings. luv your arrangement. Thanks for posting. MV

[@rancoantonio]

Great playing . 5★★★★★ Bengt.

[@forbebe]

Vielen Dank, Martin! Immer nett zu hören! Cheers, Bunny

[@sethw997]

Amazing job. Very very cool. 👏

[@forbebe]

Thank you so very much! Cheers, BB

[@Terada60]

very nice!! you realy enjoy the music you play!!beautiful guitar.Great sound!! Paul Belgium

[@josephgrieco2943]

I really enjoyed your picking. And it was joyful to watch you bring this tune to life.

[@forbebe]

Thanks so very much! Glad you liked it! Cheers, BB

[@forbebe]

Thanks very much! Always nice to hear! Cheers, BB

[@sguitar]

Really nice!!! Looks like it is really fun to play!!! Sarah :-)

[@chrisoreo3126]

Wow,clever and beautiful 👌

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much! I simply put my own twist in Richard Saslow’s brilliant piece! Cheers, BB

[@forbebe]

Achim!! Vielen Dank!! Das meint mir viel!! Immer gut zu hören! Cheers, Bunny

[@Bicknellable]

Great, learning that myself and loving it. Thanks from Spain...

[@forbebe]

So glad you like it!! Cheers, BB

[@chirilas5217]

Just beautiful.👏

[@forbebe]

Why thank you! Richard Saslow writes come great tunes, right? Cheers, BB

[@donaldgossett1736]

Just discovered her recently on you tube while trying to learn some ragtime riffs. She is an exceptional player. Read that she was a bit of a prodigy. Wonder why she had so many videos from several years back but few or none recently.

[@forbebe]

Hi Donald! Thanks for finding me! And a special thanks for your good words. I have lots of videos from recently. Just type Bunny Barnes into the KZbin search bar and you’ll come up with my page. Click on the link for “videos” and there are tons of videos!! Hope you like them!! Cheers, BB youtube.com/@forbebe

[@danstracner9053]

You not only played it beautifully, you really sold that song! Very enjoyable.

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much! Cheers, BB

[@sobeit1927]

Wow ! so good in so many ways . Loved the little smiles . Thanks

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much, sobeit!! Glad it brought you some joy! Cheers, BB

[@tamjammy4461]

Loved it, as always.

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much! Greatly appreciated! Cheers, BB

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much, Jeroen! Coming from you it really feels great to hear it! cheers, Bunny

[@forbebe]

Thank you SOOOO much, Matthias! You're such an excellent guitarist, it means so much to hear that from you. I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch it! Hugs, Bunny

[@Heronymusic]

That's some smooth ragpicking!! Great !Cheers Jeroen

[@LenaRiess]

Best music to let the day begin .. Dankeschön Bunny, wunderbarer Gute-Laune-Rag, liebe Grüße aus Old Europe, Lena

[@raymondthomas123]

Hi Bunny. I bought Saslow's book the other week and have started off with Ragtime Ramble. It's a really good book. I'm 62 now and have played guitar since I was 18. I have got really interested in Ragtime recently so have been learning more and more-see you can teach an old dog new tricks after all.Haha.God Bless.Thanks for your cheerful inspiration.

[@forbebe]

Hi Raymond! Thanks for your comment. I have a similar history, starting in my teens and am now your age. I took a long break from guitar in the middle, but am now only doing the instrumentals. I too love Saslow and do 6 of his 7 tunes in the book. Glad you're enjoying the videos and very happy to be inspiration for anyone! Cheers, BB

[@davelow7586]

Superb! Lovely to listen to and to behold. 😀

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much for taking the time to listen and comment!! Cheers, BB

[@damienchristian8536]

Loved it! Memories of Dill Pickle rag and Pineapple rag coming back from ragtime days..... why I quit for classical I will never know😎

[@forbebe]

Thanks! They're so much more complicated than this one, but glad you liked it!!! You should think about starting again!! Cheers, BB

[@TheChuniC]

Pleasant and cheerful:)

[@forbebe]

@bevanmcg Thanks! I LOVE that guitar! She's the best I've ever played. It's coming through an AER Compact 60. Awesome little set!! Thanks for the comment! Happy New Year! Cheers, BB

[@forbebe]

Vielen, vielen Dank, Ronald! Das meint mir so viel, weil Du selbst so super spielst! Schöne Grüße, Bunny

[@Docgrass]

Don't you love these comments 9 years later? Great job. I love how you got funky about 2 minutes in. I recorded this one on here years ago too.

[@forbebe]

LOL it's nice to be rediscovered! Keep them coming! Cheers, BB

[@BoeckmannLudwig]

Great job, Bunny! Best wishes from Germany. Martin

[@user-dj2ng5oy7q]

So nice !! It's so pleasant. After I watched this videos, I googled the song and started to practice on my guitar. This video really inspired me ! Thank you :)

[@forbebe]

Takuro Kato thank you so much for your comment! Tommy Emmanuel was my inspiration! It's so nice to be inspiration to others! Cheers, BB

[@scottbell831]

That sounds great! Nice playing!

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much! Cheers, BB

[@demej00]

You taught me some nice riffs, those sliding double stops are wonderful. Easy to follow, no tabs needed.

[@forbebe]

So glad! It's nice to know folks can borrow!! Cheers, BB

[@olddoggeleventy2718]

Yeah, man! Now that's how it's done! Smooth.

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much!!! I think I played it better then, than I do now!! Cheers, BB

[@raymondthomas123]

Hi Bunny. It's great to see you smile so much when you play. Sometimes we guitarists get so serious and forget to enjoy our playing. Keep on going and don't let anyone discourage you.

[@forbebe]

Thanks, Raymond. Tommy Emmanuel does that and inspires me to do that! Thanks for the encouragement! cheers, BB

[@tomhankinson1555]

Bunny, this is really a sweet tune. Nicely done!

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much, Tom! Richard Saslow writes some great tunes! Leaving tomorrow for Nashville & KY! Sorry I’ll miss Muriel! Cheers, BB

[@edwardmorton6691]

Got the book after seeing and hearing you having so much fun with this. You definitely put your stamp on it alright. Give me a couple of months to see what I can do, I'll not get even anywhere near as swingy as you.

[@forbebe]

So glad I could inspire you!! Good luck! Cheers, BB

[@kennyguitarallen5662]

loved it.

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much, Kenny!

[@jeffmackinnon3124]

I stumbled on your video this a.m I must say it helped me start the day as I was not feeling well, I will listen to your playing again....

[@forbebe]

Wishing you better health and hoping for recovery! Glad my music can be healing! Cheers , BB

[@nednedford]

Nice work! I love your cover as well as your facial expressions! BTW I picked up that book over 40 years ago (no longer have it) and learned that song and a couple others. The chord progression and the grips in that particular song lend themselves well to blues and jazz as well as ragtime.

[@forbebe]

Thanks it is still available on Richard's site, acoustictruth.com. yes, anytime somebody asks for a blues, I played this! Cheers, BB

[@BrentOrman]

Wow, perfect Bunny!

[@johnorth156]

Bunny, Outstanding playing, its a pleasure to watch, I have been working thru Mr Saslows book and its a lot of fun. I really like how you Jazzed up the second half. Thanks! Also he just came out with a second book after 42 years. 1974 first book released 2016 second book.

[@forbebe]

thanks so much for the good words and head's up on Mr Saslow's new book! Do you know where it's available? I'm thrilled to know he's still gifting us his music!!

[@rssaslow]

I released the New Art of Ragtime Guitar in 2011, which contains a new tune, Absquatulation Rag. Also, you might enjoy the tunes in the just released Intentional Guitarist. Thanks for the appreciation!

[@johnorth156]

I bought the "Intentional Guitarist" on Amazon. I like it, but I am still working my way thru the "New art of Ragtime" I have three songs down and five more to go until I move to the new book. 2016 is planned out!

[@rileybrown3321]

Smooooth don't ya just love it!

[@forbebe]

Absolutely!! Saslow is the best! Cheers, BB

[@Aupheromones]

You just introduced me to this song and I know it's a cover and all, but as far as I am concerned, it's yours, because every other version I just looked up can't hold a candle. Thanks for brightening my day, this was absolutely lovely :)

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much for your kind review! I think Richard Saslow agrees with you. He uses my version on his promo page and likes the little changes and slower tempo that I use! Thanks again for taking the time to write your thoughts! Cheers, BB

[@antongronberg7123]

My dad have send me the tabs- Iam am close to master the first part :) Thanks for a great video! :) A nice little toiuches here and there :) Really good!

[@forbebe]

Thank you, Anton! You made my day brighter with your comment!! Richard Saslow said he also likes my little improvs!! Cheers, BB

[@nezbit8989]

Beautiful playing, I can just see Stan n Ollie smiling and dancing to this 😄👌

[@forbebe]

What a lovely image! Thanks for that! Cheers, BB

[@victorreyna29]

Hello Bunny! Love your style! I have to try and learn this now!

[@forbebe]

Victor!!! Thanks so much! That means a great deal!! Cheers, BB

[@loudoniii]

Nice ... I love it! 🤩

[@forbebe]

Thanks very much! Appreciate it! Cheers, BB

[@Ten_02]

Thank you for your playing : ) Cheers, Bunny-!!

[@forbebe]

Thanks for watching and commenting, J. Keep up the great playing! Cheers, BB

[@bornintherain]

Wow, you have control of that guitar, sounds so great, you are awesome.❤️

[@forbebe]

Thanks! That means a great deal! Cheers, BB

[@jean-louisbaril6487]

You are right about the Salow easy going. It reminds me Leo Redbone too.

[@forbebe]

Agreed! Leon was another brilliant guitarist who knew to play easy going! Cheers,BB

[@wintergreen6418]

Very smooth, my lady😉

[@forbebe]

@@wintergreen6418 Thanks so much, Wintergreen! It means a great deal! Cheers, BB

[@fettigeredgar]

Lovely to see how you enjoy playing!

[@forbebe]

I do, and if I do, the audience will too! Why play if you don’t enjoy it?? Cheers, BB

[@tangostico]

Beautiful

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much, Mateo! Greatly appreciated! Cheers, BB

[@forbebe]

@SeanWhelanGuitar Thanks, Sean. It always means more coming from a fellow guitarist!! Cheers, BB

[@mikefinley4367]

Great picking.

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much! Cheers, BB

[@davidgardner3811]

Nice ragtime. Really enjoyed it! 😊

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much, David! I truly appreciate it. Saslow is just a wonderful composer! Cheers, BB

[@forbebe]

@MisterVirtual Thanks so much MV! It always means so much to hear things like that coming from such an excellent guitarist as yourself! I really appreciate the kind words! Keep on playing! Thanks again! Cheers, BB

[@jeffphillips5632]

Super picking. Gives me an appreciation for ragtime.

[@forbebe]

Thanks so very much, Jeff! Cheers, BB

[@philipnelson7613]

Very nice. Really enjoyable.

[@forbebe]

Thanks so very much! Greatly appreciated! Cheers, BB

[@albertodiamantiacoustic431]

...love your #RagtimePicking, Bunny !!

[@forbebe]

Thanks!!

[@jordiestevan]

enhorabuena! muy bueno.-

[@warren52nz]

Lovely! I'm going to learn it.

[@forbebe]

Great! Saslow is so much fun! Cheers,BB

[@warren52nz]

@@forbebe I play this one. Lots of fun and good advice for aspiring guitar players: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIfVY2OdeL-XhLcsi=BtciFbW1vRlxVVg3

[@cesargonzalezplata]

I love the way You play very nice sound

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much, César! Cheers, BB

[@coupe662]

very nice playing, Very cool! :o)

[@forbebe]

Thanks so much for commenting!! Cheers, BB