Reindeer Rag - Joseph Lamb (1915)

[@Leander-piano]

I think this is one of the best rags that Joseph Lamb wrote. I know it is not a traditional Christmas song but I think it is a good song to play at this time of year. One of my favorite parts is when my hands cross.

[@dylan-kerry]

This is a great one! I’m going to record this one for Christmas. Probably upload it as one of the later ones. Great to see you play it too! You’ve done a marvellous job once again. That hand cross part was interesting. Did you add that yourself or was it from someone’s arrangement?

[@Leander-piano]

​@@dylan-kerry I think I saw Corey Hall cross his hands when he played this song I will watch your video

[@PiotrBarcz]

@Leander-piano Cory does the hand cross a lot, fun trick

[@PartyOf8Please]

@@PiotrBarcz And not easy to do … except our your pianist here is excellent at it!

[@janicemahan4772]

Crossing of the hands is so cool! That's a great rag.

[@stevenchacala]

Wearing the Christmas hat makes anything you play a Christmas song.

[@Leander-piano]

I will remember that trick

[@jaygee999]

You make the sun pop out of a cloudy sky ❤ And Every Reindeer I Know was Dancing -- REALLY ! --- Best Song Yet, Angel ❤

[@Leander-piano]

I am really glad that you liked it

[@patsythibault1824]

Amazing! What a wonderful gift you have. Thank you for sharing your talent and joy! 🤗❤️🤗

[@richardthacker]

The reindeers will certainly know where your house is now.

[@michael1704]

What an incredibly talented young man. I’ve been watching these videos for a couple months and noticed he doesn’t use sheet music. I’m assuming he plays by ear? What an amazing gift!! Best wishes for this young man.

[@georgefieldsjr.640]

Absolutely Amazing !😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@andreatthenight3052]

He also takes time to smile at the camera.😂😂😂

[@jamesmcinnis208]

Not necessarily. You can learn a piece using sheet music, and then once it's committed to memory, you no longer need the sheet music. In fact, this is the more likely scenario.

[@geoffjelly4959]

What fun you do have on that lovely piano… whilst wearing an elf’s hat! Just perfect. 👏👍👏❤️

[@r2x262]

There you go again making me smile... I'm telling you that you are so amazing. When you looking at the camera and smile I could see the joy you experience when you're playing. You play so effortlessly I can hardly believe it. God bless you and thank you.

[@Leander-piano]

I felt really happy when I was playing this song. I am glad it made you feel happy

[@Modeltnick]

Wonderful, as usual!

[@robertklose2140]

Thank you so much for playing a Joseph Lamb rag! He continued to compose rags long after they had fallen out of fashion. A true master of the form.

[@Leander-piano]

@@robertklose2140 I will try to learn more songs by Joseph Lamb

[@robertklose2140]

@Leander-piano I would recommend "Ragtime Nightingale," a masterpiece, although it's a little long. See what you think, Leander.

[@JimTancock]

I like the rag tunes on piano. You are very talented Leander. ⭐️👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@marjoriejohnson3147]

Thank you for bringing us Joy!!!!!!!!!!!♥♥♥♥♥

[@Pico_Farad]

You made my dark mood melt away. Thank you!

[@Leander-piano]

I am very happy that this song helped you feel better

[@Martin-lz4sy]

What a wonderful rag and well played 👍 thank you Leander 😄

[@radoliz2]

100% Natural Talent on display here!

[@KarlSmith-p5r]

As well as some hard work, I should think.

[@radoliz2]

@@KarlSmith-p5r Yes, but much easier for people that can register all the notes in their heads and through their ears.

[@JohnnyBravo-n9o]

He reminds me of Joanne Castle (Lawrence Welk fame), the way he looks at the camera while playing.

[@PartyOf8Please]

Yes! He does! I love that grin he shares! He’s obviously a very happy young man!!

[@rebecca120xmany]

We used to watch Lawrence Welk when I was a kid growing up, and we always called Joanne Castle “The Happy Lady.” 😊

[@PartyOf8Please]

@ She sure seemed as if she was having fun, didn’t she??’

[@gth042]

The splendor you fill that house with -- being a fly on the wall would be an honor! Assuming flies have good hearing...

[@beckybaumann7544]

They certainly feel the vibrations and be happy

[@onyxsilverfeather]

Bravo, little man!

[@JohnnyBravo-n9o]

The stuck key is repaired.......wonderful !!!!

[@vulpo]

A guy came in and took the piano apart and repaired it and tuned it. There's a picture of him on the Community page. It sounds much better now, I think.

[@PiotrBarcz]

@@vulpo It got a tuning and action regulation at long last.

[@johnbrinkerhoff8792]

@@PiotrBarcz He did a great job. The adjoining key, csharp below middle C, still has a noticeable 'thunking' sound when played firmly. It is amazing that the piano could sound that different.

[@PiotrBarcz]

@@johnbrinkerhoff8792 Yeah it's also just the fact it's a console with a compressed action that can never actually play up to par so the fact it's this good it's a miracle.

[@johnbrinkerhoff8792]

@@PiotrBarcz You are right, and it is a spectacular difference.

[@jaymakormik6779]

To, Leanders' Parents, You've got such a wonderful child there. I wish I had kids or even just one but to be fortunate enough to be blessed with someone so special in your life, I hope you appreciate him as I'm sure that you do. Whatta pumpkin pie..

[@KevinO-xq1ns]

Mr.LEANDER....Very nice. Also??? Kudos to the camera person for keeping the camera steady. Thank You!!!

[@JaniceHearst]

Loved it! 🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@Robert-hg7ir]

Bravo......

[@geoffmayhew1278]

You play everything so expressively. It’s always a pleasure to see you enjoying yourself too.

[@Gregory47342]

Everyone lets get up and dance.....Nice and energetic makes for a happy piece. Thanks Leander.💯👍

[@BudinVegas]

Great job... Keep on with your talent and make people happier.

[@PartyOf8Please]

You make me so HAPPY because you are so happy as you play all of this wonderful music for us!! This piece was full of surprises - especially the crossing of your hands, which you played perfectly!! Thank you! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SLynn-ud6vg]

Such a fun tune!! 😄🎉

[@timadams1994]

That was great 👍

[@longcorker]

Awesome!

[@beckybaumann7544]

You have given me a great big smile today. Maybe not as delightful as your smile but it’s a big one. Fantastic 🤗

[@bellowphone]

I could tell that playing this piece made you happy. It certainly made me happy to listen to it. You have a great sense of syncopation too.

[@MoonStar-fq6oy]

Leander ya are making the reindeer dance all over the snow Great one ✌️❤️

[@kathykapsner3897]

Expressive use of crossed hands 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. I danced to the whole song💃🏼 thanks for helping me stay fit💪🏼🦶🏼

[@maxcastlevillager7567]

Simply stunning! Thank you, I didn't know this one :)

[@melq9437]

So much fun,, again!

[@sherrybirchall8677]

I love it Leander! Those reindeer are really dancing and prancing to that one! ❤

[@RobertBolton-cf7qj]

You did it again Leander. Nice job!😊❤

[@George-v9r7k]

How does he know so many songs extraordinary love this

[@coquelicot8126]

👍😍 Merci petit lutin du Rag ! 🙏🏻 🥰❤️

[@aussie8114]

That was lots of fun buddy 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@thomasdrew99]

Certainly not traditional Christmas, but it’s always nice to shake things up once in a while. Love you, keep playing and smiling!❤❤❤❤

[@jimmyponds5504]

Excellent, in more ways than one!!

[@larryjohnson6385]

Awesome 👍😎

[@KyleHohn]

Looks like such a delightful, fun song to perform! I’m impressed with how he can look away from those big left hand jumps to smile at the camera while playing!

[@dannycaplan6614]

He's doing stride piano like it's nothing! Way to go!

[@RagtimeWill2]

Very festive!

[@Nannaof10]

So very cheerful 🎉 I love how you play so well with your handovers 😊 bravo

[@Wieslawa-y8p]

Bravo młody człowieku , jesteś świetny w tym graniu ragetime'a Lamba👏

[@ianevans2917]

Talented boy. Keep up the good work.

[@_Twayne]

That was fun! More, more… I love your channel!

[@Leander-piano]

I will post another video today

[@connietristao1913]

Thanks for giving me a reason to smile on a downer day. ❤

[@ERMADELL]

I love your videos - always makes me smile!

[@jamesmetzler2031]

Love it, thanks, Kiddo!

[@kurtsutter4074]

When I watch you play, the rhythm makes me sweat and I can only enjoy it. But when I imagine how you can look into the camera and smile without making a mistake, I am always amazed. I always look forward to a new piece from you and thank you very much for your enthusiasm. You are simply brilliant.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you I will post another video today. I am glad you watched

[@RobertHouben]

I was showing this to my wife, and she recalled when she learned about crossing her hands. We just love to watch your videos!

[@danieloreilly881]

i would say you got the Rudolf mojo and a shiny nose with this beautifully played rag.

[@kenmarshall9907]

Wow !!! Thank you for letting us watch your talent !

[@YVANcourtemanche]

Splendide , étonnant.

[@georgefieldsjr.640]

If you are feeling low 😢, Just listen to this young man play the piano😂, and I Guarantee, He will up lift your sprit !😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@Leander-piano]

@@georgefieldsjr.640 Thank you I am glad that this music makes you happy

[@georgefieldsjr.640]

@Leander-piano Yes it Does ,☺❤❤❤

[@vidguy007]

Thank you Leander great stuff as always

[@geedubb2005]

Awesome! I really enjoyed listening. What talent! Thank you.

[@debbieritter1096]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@elijahheyes9061]

Leander always brings happiness into the lives of me and my family. Thanks as always for being you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jna9888]

I don't know how your videographer can take those steady shots... how to keep from dancing while shooting!!

[@PartyOf8Please]

I was thinking the same thing!! My feet are dancing every time I watch this young maestro!!

[@jna9888]

That was fun! Crossed hands almost looked like you couldn't figure out what hand to use! Christmas is coming, so the Reindeer have to get ready, so they dance! I think you should be called "Piano Roll", because you play anything and you do it so well. We all love your playing and your smiles! Thanks for making us happy! ☺👏🌲 Jerry

[@vidguy007]

Crossed hands. . . I’d love to see him play some Queen, you know it will be good

[@PartyOf8Please]

@@vidguy007 That’s who I thought of when he crossed his hands - the scene where Freddie is laying on the floor and he reaches up and starts to play. Young Leander is as talented a pianist as Freddy was a singer!

[@Cindy-Williams]

Wow!! I love it! I think rags are your favorite…you always play them with such a happy feeling. ❤

[@badguitar5653]

this is great!

[@packrat79]

This is only the second rag by Joseph Lamb that I've yet heard (the other is Ragtime Nightingale) and I think his rags are second only to Joplin himself. As usual you played it beautifully, and the crossed hands were another nice piece of showmanship.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you. I will try to learn Ragtime Nightingale. I have not heard it yet.

[@RobertJohnsonmusic]

What a wonderful rag, Leander! Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻🎹

[@praguejim]

Pure joy

[@HAMMONDGuy-B3X66]

Way to go, Kid! You're really great at this. Wish I had you playing piano for me on many of the gigs I have played. Keep it up, you are a natural at this style of piano playing.

[@michaeltreadwell777]

BRILLIANT 🙂

[@chinooksings]

I love this one!

[@SheriMoniz-ni4pl]

Bravo way to go !🎉

[@BrianFarrawell]

What a awesome tune ,with you at the keys ,I'm sure many years of music 🎶 to come an im looking forward to all Thankyou Learnder 💙 in your last upload you were very clever in hiding 2 Christmas carols in the tune , please try it again some time that was incredible 😊

[@beckybaumann7544]

Anyone else noticing the number of views Leander is getting for each video. You’re doing fantastically Leander, Congratulations

[@daveydoodle52]

Marvelous rag, Leander. I love watching how much fun you have. Would you consider doing a video that shows your learning process? I learned to play the piano by ear, but never reached the level of complexity that you achieve. It would be fascinating to observe as you listen, watch and learn the pieces you perform. Best wishes!

[@Leander-piano]

Sometime I might try to do that

[@charleskersten3142]

Another amazing treat for us! I see you like hummingbirds, and in Oregon we have 2 verities that winter here. The others go south about mid September. Last summer I had 4 feeders out 12 birds. Do you know if any stay by you in the winter?? Love you God give talent and that you use it for us to enjoy. Chuck Kersten

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you Mr Kersten. I think some hummingbirds stay here even in winter. One time 4 hummingbirds were drinking from my hummingbird feeder at the same time and I took a picture of it

[@silvafoxx2001]

Love it!

[@joszandstra2044]

Once again a joy to watch and hear you play this great ragtime music. Not sure how I discovered your KZbin channel but really glad I did

[@CCServices84]

You’re amazing, so much discipline at such a young age - I’m jealous! Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas 🎄!

[@daveg9474]

Bravo! 😁Merry Christmas. All the best from the UK. D

[@ryanprice8352]

Great job!!!

[@patrickrwhite8354]

Nice job Leander

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

The crossed-hands work is neat.

[@nlreviews4333]

incredible!

[@hollyavillella554]

What a great song! How on Earth do you find all these little known ragtime songs? You handled the hands crossover very well! Looking forward to more Christmas songs. My two favorites are O Holy Night and Lo' How a Rose Ere Blooming. You already performed Carol of the Bells which is my 3rd favorite. Keep smiling! ❤✨🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🎅🎹🎶🕊️

[@michaelmorin6235]

Yay🎉

[@TheoEconomides]

I love it! You've inspired me to grab the sheet music and jam this one, myself. Thanks!

[@Leander-piano]

I am glad that you are going to play this song. It is really fun.

[@MrPaul2025]

Ateb que por fim concertarão o seu piano !!!😇🥰🤗😅

[@rogerhunter5404]

I've never heard that song until now, and I love it! Excellent job, our real-life Elf on the Shelf. :) I see that your raven has flown away. Maybe he decided to go farther south for the winter? I'm glad the nutcracker is holding his spot so it will be available to him when he returns. Thank you for this nice, happy song today. I just read your comment, and it reminded me that I intended to mention the crossover. When I was taking lessons, I was never able to pull that off. I don't seem to have the coordination for it. I can only play very simple tunes anyway. If I remember correctly, even when crossed over, your left hand continues to play from the bass clef, and your right hand remains on the treble clef. Is that right?

[@carefulpilgrim]

You’ve got great hands for the piano - nice long fingers and wrists with a good span, too!

[@litoboy5]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

[@jonathanclemens4660]

👏 🎶 🌞🎄

[@rogergustavson3735]

Wow! Over 3000 views.. you have a big audience Leander. Amazing!

[@KenG557]

You look like Santa's little elf wearing that hat. 🤗👍

[@PiotrBarcz]

Leander, if you're not using the sheet music desk on the piano I would pull the front panel off and leave it off. I can hear some really loud vibration of some sort, probably the music desk having a loose hinge or two. Doing this will also let more sound out of the piano instead of keeping it boxed in. It'll be a LOT more fun to play with the insides visible ;)

[@PartyOf8Please]

Just like they played back in the days when ragtime ruled the music world!

[@PiotrBarcz]

@@PartyOf8Please Well they played like that because it made the pianos sound better xD

[@aBachwardsfellow]

​@@PiotrBarcz or if not better, at least louder ... :-)

[@PiotrBarcz]

@@aBachwardsfellow Indeed!

[@Leander-piano]

I think it might have been the lamp vibrating

[@adelaidemorningstar1870]

❤❤❤❤

[@MrIHADANACCOUNT]

The D key lives!