A Guide to the Trinity College Piano Syllabus (2021 - 2023)


Joplin - The Cascades

Scott Joplin insisted his rags should not be played too fast. Even at a moderate tempo, the stride left hand parts pose the challenge of how to move from the lower octaves to the higher chords accurately. Fortunately, there are proven ways to practise this technique so that we can automate the motions involved, which then become second nature. I explore this subject fully in my video, as well as offering some pedalling suggestions.

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