The Ragtime Dance - Scott Joplin (1906)

[@Leander-piano]

This song really makes me laugh at my favorite parts but it might just be because I laugh a lot when I am tired and I was really tired when I played this song. But I remembered I said I would post a ragtime piece today so I wanted to make a video before I went to sleep.

[@rebecca120xmany]

It’s great that you were diligent to honor the promise you made of posting a ragtime video today. That shows integrity! ❤

[@SaintBernardEnthusiast]

This is such a great piece! How long did it take for you to learn it? Also, I see on your channel that you like to play Liszt pieces. Is it possible for you to one day learn his Reminiscences de Norma? I'm sure you would love it!

[@Nicolas-xb1de]

Leander, thank you so much for your smile, your good mood , your talent and your incredible ability!You get me happy! How long time do you need to learn this song?

[@Leander-piano]

@@SaintBernardEnthusiast I think it took me 2 hours to learn this song. But some songs take longer than that. I will listen to that Franz Liszt song. I do not think I have ever heard it.

[@Leander-piano]

@@Nicolas-xb1de Thank you for saying those nice things to me. I think it took me 2 hours to learn this song. Some songs take much longer.

[@danawinsor1380]

This kid isn't just a pianist, he's an entertainer! I love the way he looks out at you periodically with that big smile on his face. He's having such a good time!

[@somersetflower]

What a joy you and your piano are..... Cheered an old lady up no end Love it ....❤ Thankyou 😊

[@jaygee999]

Your happy little face makes a cloudy day bright as gold ! -- Keep Enjoying Every Note, Sweetheart ❤❤❤

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you I am glad you liked it

[@VeronicaPrior]

My late husband used to play this. Thanks for the memory.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you. I am glad you liked it.

[@marydonovan6681]

His happy face makes me happy

[@fayprivate7975]

What an awesome boy! How in the world did he learn all these pieces by heart and play so well?! He is amazing!

[@RVgeeks]

Your laughter expressed such joy, Leander, and it’s contagious, since your rendition of this wonderful Joplin piece is so much fun to hear. Thanks for sharing your talent with us, and keep up the great work! 👏

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for encouraging me. I am glad it was fun for you to hear.

[@Monkey_Official_Account]

This kid is probably the best musician under 18 that I’ve seen on this app This is darn special

[@MishaSkripach]

Mysin Malofeev Kutuzov Bakirov Sher Deutscher Simyonov Goncharov to see, one needs to know where to look

[@philipsalmon2192]

Lam & Pachubum etc.

[@michaelkline884]

@@MishaSkripach. You never stop do you? You must be miserable that you can’t let people enjoy the talent of a little boy Sad

[@user-sw9ud3dj9o]

Wonderful !! Your joy make my day with this beautiful ragtime !! You and your hands are a treasure Leander !! Thank you for sharing your Joy and Talent !!🎉

[@charlescrawford7039]

You're a showoff, but you have the right to be. You are so GOOD! Keep tikling those ivories. It's a great pleasure listening to you perform. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@antm64]

Love the laughs as he plays...definitely entertaining himself as well as us! Wonderful talents and skills!

[@freeman61]

Love this kid !!! He's a born entertainer. Give him another 10 years or more developing his skills and we'll see him on the world stage.

[@moy9022]

He is a pro to me now, no need to wait for ten years.🎉🎉

[@michaelkline884]

Good point!

[@MoonStar-fq6oy]

He is having a Great time playing It's Awesome to see this young man just love what he is doing ✌️❤️

[@tomarmstrong1281]

Your lovely smile and skilful playing are my daily dose of joy. Thank you for sharing.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for watching my videos and encouraging me

[@FabriceLEQUEUX]

merci avec un bon film muet c est agreable merci mon petit gars felicitation tendrement

[@Leander-piano]

Merci

[@jcarterjoseph9066]

Scott Joplin lives through you, young man! Don't stop. Keep the world happy, one number at a time.

[@toAdmiller]

Great memories from "The Sting" and Marvin Hamlisch

[@Joerideabike]

Everything is perfect, including the piano. It puts out a great big sound and has a comforting way. Don’t make suggestions to upset this wonderful balance of talent and fun. Ragtime has a special home in Leander. Sure, no doubt he will branch out, but for this moment in his life Ragtime lives in a boy bouncing on the piano seat. Hurrah Leander!

[@englishincontext4025]

What a GREAT SMILE, and great playing. 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@ScottPearson-wl4tu]

Leander i just love your smile 😀 you warm my heart ❤️ my little friend. You and your family are in my prayers 🙏 be blessed 😇👼🎹

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for wishing these good things and for encouraging me

[@markcharron]

You're bringing so much joy to so many.

[@marygrummer9189]

I love it when you play Joplin! You seem to really enjoy it, too😊

[@MsMarple]

Just make sure he stays humble amidst the talent. Otherwise he lessens in value. Truth.

[@rebecca120xmany]

@@MsMarple Definitely.

[@PandolfiVincenzo]

It is fantastic that music can bring so much joy!! You are amazing....

[@joszandstra2044]

That is one of my favorite rags by Scott Joplin, thanks for playing this one for us

[@Leander-piano]

I am glad it is one of your favorite rags

[@stevenwilgus5422]

Your joy is so welcome in our lives, Leander. THANK YOU, LIEBCHEN!

[@wisconsinatIon]

Long been one of my favorites. I imagine animals dancing in the woods, near a waterfall, when I hear it.

[@TentoesMe]

Now, there you go again, playing that fun ragtime music😉

[@Leander-piano]

It is very fun

[@BC25citizen]

Wonderful! It gives me hope that I may be able to learn to play some Scott Joplin someday. He’s been my favorite composer since I was younger than you (back when The Sting was a new movie).

[@timvarnadore2892]

Wait till his feet hit the floor so he can truly play the piece as written.. This is a "stop time" rag. Stop time = stomp foot in time. :) I love this piece! Good job!

[@Schotzie70]

Loved watching and hearing this talented young man! Cutest personality to go along with his playing. ❤

[@larryjohnson6385]

I love watching him he’s awesome 😎

[@aBachwardsfellow]

I like how well you can play even when you're tired! And having fun too! Now - get some rest! See ya next time ...

[@Leander-piano]

I got a lot of rest so now I have energy again.

[@aBachwardsfellow]

​@@Leander-piano I'll bet you have energy - you have a a lot of really good energy! Looking forward to what you'll do next ... I think the next Pianist Academy live is Wednesday - it was fun to see you there! If you submit a video, do you have any idea what it would be? Would you submit something classical, or ragtime? I think Charles might help you better with something classical.

[@Leander-piano]

​@@aBachwardsfellowMaybe the first one of the Deux Arabesque

[@aBachwardsfellow]

​@@Leander-piano THAT would be AWESOME! 🙂 🙂 Take a little time with it and get it going pretty well -- you may find find that 2-against-3 a little tricky -- but I have a feeling that with your gift and talents you'll figure it out ....

[@MooreMusic12]

Great 😊 performance

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you. You are doing good performances too. You are learning really well.

[@norawaltz8231]

Nice to see this young man having so much fun. Here is to you never stopping . I love your music and your joy.

[@gusperrille289]

Keep at it kid you are fabulous!!!!

[@robertmerk6450]

wow what a talent and he enjoy t sow much

[@_Twayne]

Bravo! Definitely one of your best. When I was your age, I was learning to play “by number” (and ear, I hope). Played until I drove my mom nuts and she took the durn thing away. 😢 Don’t ever let anyone stop you! And if they try, roll right over them like a freight train with that awesome smile of yours.

[@rebecca120xmany]

@@_Twayne So sad that your mom took your piano away! Rather drastic response.

[@timadams1994]

Love love the ragtime music 🎶 🎵

[@marjoriejohnson3147]

Bravo dear one!!!♥♥♥♥♥

[@janedoe5229]

This is fantastic!! I am 65 and teaching myself the piano. I am working on "Oh Susanna" with a stride left hand. I am SO SLOW. You are such an inspiration to me. :)

[@jna9888]

Oh, to be young again! At 80, I don't think it's gonna happen to me, but Leander's music makes me feel young!

[@Leander-piano]

One of my subscribers played a really fun version of Oh Susanna. His channel is @ReneCamphausen You can see the video there and I think you will like it. I think if you keep practicing you can learn to play really well.

[@geoffjelly4959]

Another delightful performance! Thank you so much for starting my day perfectly.👏❤️👏

[@Leander-piano]

I am really glad that my video was a good start to the day

[@geoffjelly4959]

@@Leander-piano The start of mine and the end of yours! It certainly looked dark outside. I hope it wasn’t too late. 😴

[@Palletjack-sv7re]

Again, you bring the talent and that piano brings out the real rag time sound, especially when played on a 40 year old vacuum tube preamp, analog stereo system. Thank you.

[@harryfix2767]

Love his laugh!

[@chinooksings]

that gleeful smile and great ragtime! Thank you

[@777ttaylor]

What incredible talent in this young man! Thank you for sharing your talents with us 🙂

[@overload65]

Leander I can't help but smile when I listen to you play it's like a rainbow after rain. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@Sylvia-zv1eq]

Crazy good!

[@JonAckermanJon]

Really enjoyed this. I could listen to this young man play his piano all day. What a talented young man 😊

[@Gregory47342]

✨⭐🌟Leander🌟⭐✨ I love the music and especially your great smile and effortless playing. 🎹🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎹

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for telling me how much you liked it

[@Gregory47342]

@@Leander-piano When do you find the time to learn so many pieces? You are the best.👍

[@johnstephen2869]

I can tell he absolutely loves ragtime,and it can be quite challenging too. You’ve made my day young man 😘

[@Leander-piano]

I am very glad that it made you happy to watch my videos. Thank you for telling me.

[@joeykremple]

This kid was born to live a life of music

[@dylan-kerry]

This is a fun piece. One of the first Joplin Rags I used to play well. It was originally published as a song but that didn’t do well so Joplin arranged it as a piano solos afterwards and that didn’t a lot better. Great performance as always

[@johnyoung2705]

Leander, the Ragtime Dance is one of my favourite rags, thank you for playing it! I loved it!

[@Leander-piano]

I am really happy that it is one of your favorite ones and that you liked it

[@simone1827]

I was happy with you and laughed with you, dear Leander 😃 . You do everything so well, great...., you can be very proud of yourself 🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂 . Thanks very much for a wonderful video 🎹🎵🎶👍🥰🍁🍂 !!!

[@Leander-piano]

I am glad that you were feeling happy while you watched me play

[@georgefieldsjr.640]

Absolutely Amazing !😂, he loves what he's doing, No sheet music, ALL by heart ❤, Carnegie Hall future ! God Bless You !😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@matthewchristy7017]

Great job 🆙

[@jrzzrj]

👍....Incredible

[@RobertHouben]

So fun!

[@jna9888]

Oh boy, can I say 'adorable'? Well, I'm saying it! At your age, we can say it. Thank you!!

[@thomasrose7713]

Another great one👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for saying that

[@philreeves2404]

Love your playing! ❤

[@JimTancock]

Great playing again. Excellent performance. ⭐️👍👋👋👋👋👋

[@RobertJohnsonmusic]

Ragtime, joyously and well done! Marvelous, Leander! 👏🏻👏🏻🎹

[@_Prosto_Pravda_]

This is joyful music! Thank you!

[@jeffblackwell2817]

Thank you 😊 playing Scott Joplin my favorite

[@CGcounselor]

Fantastic. A joyful experience!!! Thank you.

[@charlesjules9569]

Thank you, I am sure you could do "the sting" tune without a problem, Bravo !

[@zafnor]

Thank you, Leander! I always enjoy your playing.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for always encouraging me

[@thomasdrew99]

I was worried until I saw those radiant smiles! I love watching you enjoy the music as much as your viewers do. I great job, like always ❤❤❤❤

[@seabreeze8894]

You are very talented, Leander, and I can tell that you practice a lot!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with us! God bless you and your family! 🫶🏻 from Texas!

[@packrat79]

Your videos always brighten my day but this one is a prize-winner. Your laughter and smiling have added a whole new dimension to this Joplin favorite, and I can't wait to see what pieces you play next. If you want to make this piece even more fun, some people stomp their foot during certain spaces in the music, to keep the beat. You can watch/listen to Cory Hall or Marvin Hamlisch playing this song to learn where. You'd probably have fun with Joplin's Stoptime Rag, too. Some people stomp during the spaces, other people stomp through the whole song.

[@TerryT-x2r]

Love it and love that you so enjoyed playing it!

[@timmullen8951]

Very well played, lively & bright, Leander. Vivo con gustoso. You had as much fun playing it as I did listening. The piano sounds like it has been recently tuned. Nice. Be Well.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for telling me that you liked it. It was really fun to play.

[@kennethbowry1521]

Wonderful well done.

[@richardthacker]

You really enjoyed yourself there! Wonderful!

[@Leander-piano]

Yes it was really fun to play that song.

[@davecraker5983]

Amazing. Jo Ann Castle-like prodigy

[@barrywessels5564]

I can listen to him all night he is excellent

[@therose4459]

Wow. Bravo, Leander. That was wonderful!

[@michaelpalmer4013]

Well done! You're very special.

[@BrentWatkinsMusic]

With a better piano and lessons from a professional ragtime pianist, this kid would be unstoppable.

[@Leander-piano]

I will have a teacher soon so that I can learn to play well enough to be a professional

[@BrentWatkinsMusic]

@@Leander-piano I'm delighted to hear that! You have an amazing gift. Thank you for sharing it!

[@aerialexplorer772]

I think he will be teaching the teacher :)

[@Dave-ei7kk]

@@Leander-pianoIt is very impressive that you play as well as you do without having had any formal training. Your teacher should be very pleased to have a student with your innate talent.

[@aussie8114]

Thanks so much for your wonderful videos Leander. Super good buddy 🤩

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you. I am really glad that you like to see me play and that you like it

[@RobertBolton-cf7qj]

There you go again! Love it!❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@justinbell3640]

Great job Dude! That spirit you have is glowing, Buddy. Never lose that joy

[@MartMart]

Watching you and your smiles and your overall energy makes me smile a lot and is what makes me enjoy your videos so much. Your videos are very uplifting and make me feel happy! Another wonderful performance.

[@Leander-piano]

I am happy that it makes you feel happy

[@daveydoodle52]

Fantastic performance, young man! I’m sure destiny is calling you to fame and fortune.

[@CreativeKidsCorner-mi4rd]

Very nice and very beautiful 😍 🤩 👌 ❣️ Thank you ❤️

[@JohnMcNeill-d7y]

Well played young fella bravo !!!!

[@LeslieCaudill]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm!

[@richardgreiner9264]

Amazing !

[@ReneCamphausen]

You are fantastic! 😊👏

[@PercyVere]

Bravo!

[@CindyPurses]

Oh my goodness...you are SO cute, Leander. I love how much you smile and laugh throughout this video. You really enjoy what you do and it shows. You are so talented. Thank you for all your wonderful videos.

[@jamesmetzler2031]

You are a joy to watch and listen to, Kiddo. I really enjoy this type of music and I am subscribed to several other players on KZbin. Even though I just found you a short time ago, you are my new favorite for your natural talent, your enthusiasm, and your positive attitude.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you for telling me that. That is a very nice thing to say.

[@kikivanderwal8283]

You introduced me to ragtime music and I enjoy it very much and it looks like you do too.😊.Thanks Leander. You may have been tired but I could not hear it...Hope you slept well..

[@Leander-piano]

I am really glad that now you like ragtime music. I will play more ragtime today

[@karlab9557]

I am amazed at how many pieces you learn.

[@wolfpacva]

you are great

[@DHHoover]

That's amazing

[@jesusliebtmich]

greetings from austria, i enjoy your joy!

[@Leander-piano]

Vielen Dank. Ich bin froh, dass Sie das gesagt haben.

[@jaymakormik6779]

Good job, Sweetheart! Goodnight..