FIG LEAF RAG by Scott Joplin | Cory Hall, pianist-composer

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  • @theroomplepoomples2825
    @theroomplepoomples2825 5 років тому +226

    Seriously underrated Joplin piece

    • @HasufelyArod
      @HasufelyArod 3 роки тому +20

      This piece is a bit better than Maple Leaf Rag.
      Change my mind.
      Debate me if you want. I am willing to hear whatever you have to say.

    • @yummygopher1065
      @yummygopher1065 3 роки тому +13

      @@HasufelyArod I think the trio of this is better than the trio of maple leaf (at least more melodic) but the other sections of maple leaf are brilliant imo.

    • @marthur8011
      @marthur8011 3 роки тому +1

      @@HasufelyArod I think Maple leaf rag is better than that, but this is good still. For my the best is Magnetik rag :D

    • @HasufelyArod
      @HasufelyArod 3 роки тому +4

      @@marthur8011 i just heard Pineapple Rag and now I am in love with this piece

    • @marthur8011
      @marthur8011 3 роки тому

      @@HasufelyArod Yeah it is pretty nice too.

  • @keanandannan184
    @keanandannan184 4 роки тому +30

    Maple leaf rag introduced me to ragtime and I'm so happy

    • @Mr.SharpNumber1
      @Mr.SharpNumber1 6 місяців тому +3

      That’s so cool! For me it was Magnetic Rag

    • @keanandannan184
      @keanandannan184 6 місяців тому +2

      @Mr.SharpNumber1 ye funny enough I heard it years ago in a roblox game and tried replicating it , then shazam came out and I tried playing it found out the name and learnt the whole thing 😅😅

    • @HenryBaker-g3r
      @HenryBaker-g3r 6 місяців тому +2

      Same I can play Fig leaf rag and Maple leaf rag both now and learning other songs like 3am by paul baker and watermelon man by herbie Hancock. Hoping to learn the entertainter soon.

    • @blacktarsier208
      @blacktarsier208 Місяць тому

      Brooo same here!!! I already learned Maple Leaf Rag and now I'm trying to learn Fig Leaf and The Entertainer! I never get bored of playing ragtimes.​@@HenryBaker-g3r

  • @jennhoff03
    @jennhoff03 8 років тому +280

    I've been practicing this song for two months. THIS is what it's supposed to sound like?! Haha! Wow. You are amazing.

    • @kimbaite2048
      @kimbaite2048 6 років тому

      Jenn Hoff yeah he is

    • @scruccichu673
      @scruccichu673 6 років тому +2

      Oh holy this song took me 5 months

    • @JosiahFickinger
      @JosiahFickinger 4 роки тому +2

      I bet if anyone tried hard enough, they could probably do it in a few weeks, but that's extreme dedication.

    • @willbrother9246
      @willbrother9246 4 роки тому +3

      Josiah Fickinger great

    • @JosiahFickinger
      @JosiahFickinger 4 роки тому +1

      @@willbrother9246 I learned only the second part to Sunflower Slow drag in a day or two.

  • @BachScholar
    @BachScholar  11 років тому +108

    Ragtime is by nature "mechanical" music because it is based on strong, march-style rhythms. I don't know what you mean by "letting it rip" then being "mechanical again".

    • @yummygopher1065
      @yummygopher1065 3 роки тому +2

      I realize you probably won't read this but I have a question about one of your other pieces. In your recording of ragtime nightingale you had a very fun transition between the trio and final section but I'm not sure what you played since it wasn't in the original sheet music. Can you describe what arpeggio/notes you were using?

    • @mrassassin3963
      @mrassassin3963 3 роки тому +7

      @@yummygopher1065 man you're like 7 years late lmao

    • @yummygopher1065
      @yummygopher1065 3 роки тому +3

      @@mrassassin3963 yeah I was hoping he would get a notification but I guess not

    • @foxlandism
      @foxlandism 5 місяців тому

      Ragtime is super well read ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

  • @casperl.3891
    @casperl.3891 4 роки тому +52

    i just had this stuck in my head AND I JUST FOUND IT OMG I FEEL SO ACCOMPLISHED

  • @ray-piano9326
    @ray-piano9326 6 років тому +34

    Would like to pay my respects to Dr Cory. Your performances are an exemplary model I keep returning to. Your understanding and technique are awesome. As you already know this, I will finish by thanking you for your wonderful tutorial videos and sheer generosity. I'll keep practicing to try and achieve a tiny fraction of what you have. I think you are absolutely right about the Bach Chorales. Thank you sir!

  • @dankaasaurus
    @dankaasaurus 6 років тому +76

    he makes it look easy

    • @HalValla01
      @HalValla01 4 роки тому +1

      Well, he's been playing for 40+ years....

    • @PPG23_B
      @PPG23_B 3 роки тому

      That is incred how fast his hand move n th right spot

    • @urfavragtimeguy3875
      @urfavragtimeguy3875 3 роки тому

      It kind of is, but you'll get there. I believe in you :)

  • @JuanathanJuanson
    @JuanathanJuanson 10 місяців тому +10

    This song is very well read

  • @NOSbeats
    @NOSbeats 5 років тому +15

    Still haven‘t come across anyone playing Joplin‘s pieces as beautifully as you sir. I hope one day you can upload these to Spotify!

  • @TheJackster-tl8oi
    @TheJackster-tl8oi Рік тому +3

    Every time I hear this I imagine two fellas in a silent film participating in a number of antiquated antics

  • @amandaransom5248
    @amandaransom5248 9 років тому +92

    I'm learning this at the moment and OK WOW ITS HARD

    • @joeljohnson4957
      @joeljohnson4957 9 років тому

      Amanda Ransom sme

    • @thecell8787
      @thecell8787 9 років тому +4

      Amanda Ransom It's a LOT harder than it looks :(

    • @harmonizedigital.
      @harmonizedigital. 9 років тому +7

      +Amanda Ransom I bet its at least 200 hours or more of practice to learn this. If I had to take an educated guess.

    • @chickenko5192
      @chickenko5192 9 років тому +1

      +Amanda Ransom dude its that trio that is absolutely ridiculous

    • @joeljohnson4957
      @joeljohnson4957 7 років тому +4

      ***** wow mature

  • @randomMSMtuber
    @randomMSMtuber Рік тому +6

    the most underrated piece in history

  • @stevewelch3204
    @stevewelch3204 10 років тому +54

    On the score I have there's a note from the composer: "Do not play this piece fast. It is never right to play ragtime fast". IMHO this piece, especially the third strain, really rewards playing in a languorous style.

    • @noonehere0987
      @noonehere0987 6 років тому +17

      "Don't play ragtime fast" means don't play 140+bpm. Ragtime is meant to be played 100-120 bpm, and this song is doing eighth notes in the left hand. When you consider "slow" consider it according to how the music is written and the indicated tempo. People consistently complain ragtime is too fast, even when it's played properly! If the person sounds like they're playing to their limits, testing their virtuosity, then it's probably too fast. Otherwise, leave it alone.

    • @abeycee7427
      @abeycee7427 2 роки тому +1

      I do think this piece should be played a little slower

    • @MooPotPie
      @MooPotPie 2 роки тому +1

      @@abeycee7427 . . . because you have a Eurocentric bias as a result of hearing it played like salon music by classical pianists. You are, however, entitled to your taste which is, of course, subjective. Listening to historic ragtime recordings from Joplin's lifetime offers a different perspective.

    • @abeycee7427
      @abeycee7427 2 роки тому +1

      @@MooPotPie Joplin himself writes on the music notation: Do not play ragtime fast. If you play it at a more leisurely speed, you get the beauty of the melody you lost at faster speeds

  • @needleboy17
    @needleboy17 Рік тому +38

    A very well-read piano piece, if you know what I mean...
    WE MAKIN IT OUT OF THE EIFFEL TOWER WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @ponzblueaganus0405
      @ponzblueaganus0405 Рік тому +2

      Bfdi(a)

    • @XXXpotion
      @XXXpotion 10 місяців тому +2

      AND I THOUNGT YOU WAS WARM!!

    • @uniquerobloxavatar
      @uniquerobloxavatar 7 місяців тому

      ​@@ponzblueaganus04054

    • @derball
      @derball 6 місяців тому

      Thanks, now im well informed!
      You mean well read 🗣🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤓🤓🤓🤓

  • @jeremywalsh8817
    @jeremywalsh8817 8 років тому +31

    one of my favourite ragtime songs from scott Joplin and you played it super well great skills

  • @bob3studios
    @bob3studios 4 роки тому +12

    this is so WELL READ!!

  • @jonathancastillo8298
    @jonathancastillo8298 9 років тому +31

    It was really hard to play this piece even when I played it slow. You sure have skill to play it that fast

  • @JamuelSames
    @JamuelSames 12 років тому +6

    I love your piano. I can't imagine how great it sounds in person.

  • @emitaylor6667
    @emitaylor6667 20 днів тому

    Rag time is just one of those classics that makes you want to listen to them for ever and ever until your able to actually play them yourself

  • @elvisway1
    @elvisway1 12 років тому +3

    Best i have heard. Just right tempo. Joplin would be proud!

  • @lewismackenzie9245
    @lewismackenzie9245 10 років тому +9

    Brilliant. Mr J would salute his hat to you - you nailed the entire meaning of the piece.

  • @jjson775
    @jjson775 2 роки тому +4

    Beautiful interpretation

  • @MrBenlus
    @MrBenlus 12 років тому +7

    whenever i listen to ragtime i automatically get good mood! thanks for makin me happy :D

    • @xlgewid
      @xlgewid 3 роки тому +1

      remember you comment at 2013

    • @Piano_Board
      @Piano_Board 2 місяці тому

      remember you comment at 2013

  • @Roxann308
    @Roxann308 12 років тому +1

    Your rag is always the best - your articulation is exceptional - clean and soooo smooth.

  • @stephendufton2719
    @stephendufton2719 3 роки тому +3

    Just amazing . I listen over and over again . I only wish I had your talent . Thank you for this wonderful performance of my favourite Joplin Rag .

  • @sjpiran
    @sjpiran 12 років тому +4

    Another awesome filmclip to add to my favorites. Thanks Cory. You're the best :)
    Steve in England

  • @ivysstudio412
    @ivysstudio412 2 роки тому +5

    I simply LOVE Fig Leaf Rag. I listen to this all the time. It makes me happy and reminds me of fruit. I dunno why.🥝🫐🍇🍑🍎🍍🍈

    • @Piano_Board
      @Piano_Board 2 місяці тому

      I'm pretty sure figs are fruits

  • @PianoSam95
    @PianoSam95 12 років тому +29

    Ahh, ragtime is what first got me into the piano! Such a good genre! Have you ever played Frog Legs Rag by James Scott? You should take a look if you can, it's awsome :)

  • @ponzblueaganus0405
    @ponzblueaganus0405 Рік тому +5

    Very well read

  • @susanredtail1763
    @susanredtail1763 8 років тому +6

    Oh yeah thats HONEY for my ears, you are feeding me with your skills

  • @Mr.SharpNumber1
    @Mr.SharpNumber1 6 місяців тому +1

    I don’t know how you do it, you inspire me so much Mr Cory!!

  • @whatare8963
    @whatare8963 Рік тому +2

    (0:11)
    Hey, what’s that thing we’re all battling for?

  • @aaronpradhan5611
    @aaronpradhan5611 7 років тому +1

    One of my favorite ragtime pieces.

  • @Gumshrud1
    @Gumshrud1 2 роки тому +3

    Cory Hall is a musician extraordinary.

  • @chopin181704
    @chopin181704 12 років тому +2

    great composer, great technique, great moment

  • @bradypl12321
    @bradypl12321 9 років тому +3

    Great job! I enjoyed this very much. Great tempo and style. (I'm a classical concert pianist/university prof). Sounds like you're having a great time with this, so I expect many others will too! Thanks.

  • @Viapish
    @Viapish 3 роки тому +5

    Hey what’s that thing we’re all battling for?
    Wait you Seriously don’t know?
    No but I really wish I did.
    wow!
    What
    I always thought that you were WELL READ haha get it!?
    OH YEAH?! WELL I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU WERE WARM!
    *freeze*

    • @gabi10cg
      @gabi10cg 3 роки тому

      Wha-

    • @FfersBetter
      @FfersBetter 6 місяців тому

      *intro starts*
      So what are we battling for?
      Dream island!
      Dream island? That sounds like a disease!
      Well its not! To quote the grey faceless robot, a whole square mile of paradise blah blah blah and the winner even gets to choose who comes in and who doesnt!

  • @PiotrBarcz
    @PiotrBarcz 5 років тому +2

    This is the first time I have seen this song played live. Well played and keep up the good work!

  • @yuribroze5005
    @yuribroze5005 9 років тому +1

    Perfectly charming performance, with some truly excellent left hand articulation. Tasteful octave adjustments too. Bravi!

  • @johngeverett
    @johngeverett 9 місяців тому

    Wow! Seemingly effortless, precise and nearly flawless! I would suspect Scott J is smiling!

  • @RedPillAwake
    @RedPillAwake 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow great job!

  • @Deniz-Piano
    @Deniz-Piano 7 місяців тому

    One of my favorite ragtime pieces!

  • @sterlingkippteam07
    @sterlingkippteam07 12 років тому +3

    lovin your joplin! great composer, great performed! simply great :)

  • @windusbindo
    @windusbindo 3 місяці тому +1

    this is very well read

  • @ThatOneDude88
    @ThatOneDude88 5 років тому +1

    Mighty fine playing! The style is so ON!!!

  • @fullestwindow4727
    @fullestwindow4727 3 роки тому

    In my experience fig leaf rag is like ‘Oh yeah I’ve heard that before! What’s that song called again?’ Love the content and arrangement!

  • @objectstarrhys4157
    @objectstarrhys4157 10 років тому +3

    Fantastico, Bravo, Montaz And Well Done

  • @jamescollins7216
    @jamescollins7216 10 років тому +3

    Absolutely incredible! Amazing to listen to, well played :)

  • @c4rbon4ted_m1lk
    @c4rbon4ted_m1lk 2 роки тому

    im doing a project on scott joplin for my music history class and this is the main piece im choosing for the project!

  • @davef.2811
    @davef.2811 2 роки тому +2

    Very nicely played!

  • @mikoajpiwowarski5734
    @mikoajpiwowarski5734 6 років тому +4

    Great work! 👍

  • @Number1Irishlad
    @Number1Irishlad 3 роки тому +2

    God i need go relearn this. I forgot how great this song is

  • @Edwin.20089
    @Edwin.20089 5 років тому +1

    It almost Sounds the like the same
    I like it! So much effort!

  • @guzavo8433
    @guzavo8433 5 років тому

    I love Scott Joplin songs

  • @Timonan314
    @Timonan314 Рік тому +1

    Yooo this song is fire 🔥🔥

    • @foxlandism
      @foxlandism 5 місяців тому

      You mean, WELL READ!
      *goofy laughing noises

  • @miscellaneoussarnian5282
    @miscellaneoussarnian5282 Рік тому +3

    When I actually don't know what's that thing we're all battling for, but really wish I did

    • @derball
      @derball 6 місяців тому +1

      You're really well readn't

  • @CatsCo
    @CatsCo 10 років тому

    I don't care what the other people say, i love it:)I heard it in a "mute" video and i went straight forward to here to listen it, and i love it:)

  • @user3141592635
    @user3141592635 6 років тому

    Thank you Mr. Hall.

  • @UniverseCsky
    @UniverseCsky 7 років тому +3

    This guy is good😀!

  • @EntreMetido
    @EntreMetido 3 роки тому +1

    Silent films 🎶🎵🎶🎵🤩

  • @getthefonyourdot
    @getthefonyourdot 12 років тому +2

    Again, as great as always! But I am also wondering why you deleted your earlier video about the story behind the rag. I enjoyed reading the different perspective that was only offered on your video, and also liked the unique interpretation that made it your own, including the slower distinguished tempo. If it is not too much trouble, can I ask you to reupload it? Thank you for all your great performances!

  • @Maskedlapis64
    @Maskedlapis64 4 роки тому

    Got to this video from the link on your website. Looking forward to the complete Joplin book. Loved sight reading and harmony and I hear ti May be bound up wonderfully like that one was. Truly, this book will make piano in 2020 be exciting!

  • @y337
    @y337 9 років тому +32

    Something's wrong. There are 39,000 views and only 301 likes. It should be the other way around!

    • @MrJJoshson
      @MrJJoshson 9 років тому +1

      39 000

    • @josiahvil
      @josiahvil 7 років тому

      BurrowMonster lol

    • @patukott
      @patukott 7 років тому

      Er - not quite sure how it would work out mathematically :) Otherwise agree :)

    • @viengsamphet
      @viengsamphet 7 років тому

      Burrowmonster I feel like it's a glitch

    • @dieseld261
      @dieseld261 7 років тому

      IT'S OVER 39,000!

  • @Alissa_21
    @Alissa_21 7 місяців тому

    Bro i love this

  • @dzoey2
    @dzoey2 12 років тому

    Wow, that was amazing, especially the ending.

  • @charlesstreeter536
    @charlesstreeter536 8 років тому

    Awesome work. My favorite section in the last one.

  • @cristobalrobinson7081
    @cristobalrobinson7081 10 років тому

    I loved it!!!! and all your other rags!! regards from argentina

  • @luigicampolunghi4975
    @luigicampolunghi4975 2 роки тому +1

    Bravissimo

  • @ericknova
    @ericknova 12 років тому

    Beautiful !

  • @mechanicalruby
    @mechanicalruby 10 років тому

    I love this song

  • @FlyingShark777
    @FlyingShark777 Місяць тому +1

    "Whats that thing we're all battling for again?"

  • @HasufelyArod
    @HasufelyArod 3 роки тому

    0:34 I especially enjoyed this acute part in a different scale

  • @lidianedovalle2480
    @lidianedovalle2480 2 роки тому +1

    Você é um show🤗🤗

  • @Minn_Way
    @Minn_Way 3 роки тому +2

    Hey, whats the thing we're battling for?

  • @shawngordon4622
    @shawngordon4622 4 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @silentgreybox
    @silentgreybox 4 роки тому

    Gosh I love that C Strain.

  • @ortml99
    @ortml99 12 років тому

    Hey Cory...Great job on this Joplin classic. I enjoyed it immensely....Will

  • @JanTM-p6q
    @JanTM-p6q 27 днів тому

    Th movie "The Sting" introduced me to ragtime. I have a player piano

  • @MrBounyasithAlt
    @MrBounyasithAlt 2 місяці тому +2

    _"What's that thing we're all battling for?"_

    • @windusbindo
      @windusbindo 2 місяці тому

      Wait you ACTUALLY don't know?

  • @legostarwarsheadquarters3708
    @legostarwarsheadquarters3708 7 років тому +3

    good work m8

  • @casperl.3891
    @casperl.3891 4 роки тому

    this has gotta be my favorite

  • @Michael_Arnold
    @Michael_Arnold 10 років тому

    As charming as can be!

  • @Turtleman1234321
    @Turtleman1234321 11 років тому

    Beautiful

  • @viktumnobis8607
    @viktumnobis8607 4 роки тому

    Its great playing!!!))) and I play this rag now))

  • @JoshuaDZ
    @JoshuaDZ 3 роки тому +3

    This song: *exists*
    Kevin Macleod: It's free real estate

  • @mcfrdmn
    @mcfrdmn 12 років тому

    Lovely musical performance !

  • @Evil040
    @Evil040 12 років тому

    Very nice rag!

  • @ningunapersona
    @ningunapersona Рік тому +1

    Fun fact: most of us actually heard this song in many youtube videos but didn't knew how is it called or who composed it (turns out it wasn't Kevin MacLeod lol)

  • @royalproductions8704
    @royalproductions8704 8 років тому +5

    this piece is beutifull keep the work! by the way, could you play the Thomas The Tank Engine theme?

  • @Sibirjachka1
    @Sibirjachka1 12 років тому

    Thank you very much!!! Wonderful !!! Nice weekend,Elena

  • @narciz7689
    @narciz7689 5 років тому

    best songs 80s

  • @alexlopestube
    @alexlopestube 8 років тому +1

    Amazing interpretation, specially the 4th part. I played this song, almost ten years ago. Ragtime is very fun. But not too fun as brazilian music ;)

  • @GoddessNeith
    @GoddessNeith Рік тому +1

    WOW! that was AMAZING! I've never heard of this tune. apparently, it was written by Joplin as a test piece. it's one of his most complicated rags the other is Maple leaf Rag? was it difficult to learn?

  • @alexanderbarlow9031
    @alexanderbarlow9031 12 років тому

    Fan-bloody-tastic. Keep it up.

  • @bigoincie
    @bigoincie 3 роки тому +1

    Maple leaf rag: YOU CANT BEAT ME HAHAHHAA I AM THE KING OF RAGTIME
    12th street rag: so, you have chosen death

  • @OmniversalInsect
    @OmniversalInsect 5 місяців тому

    This song reminds me a lot of early UA-cam videos.

  • @tombowen6430
    @tombowen6430 3 роки тому

    Brilliant - good tempo!

  • @ToiletPlayz
    @ToiletPlayz 4 роки тому +2

    I NEVER KNEW THIS SONG WAS THAT FAMOUS!!!

  • @MEMEBoX3058
    @MEMEBoX3058 4 роки тому

    So cool

  • @1954KRAWIEC
    @1954KRAWIEC 11 років тому

    Bravo !