Mary Poppins Rag - Disney Ragtime Medley Piano Cover

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @ChrisGurin
    @ChrisGurin 4 роки тому +163

    If I could play piano like this, I don't think I'd do much else. This has to be utterly fulfilling.

    • @fiandrhi
      @fiandrhi 3 роки тому +28

      The good news is that "not doing much else" is how you can learn to play like this. Good luck.

    • @PreservationEnthusiast
      @PreservationEnthusiast 3 роки тому +11

      @@fiandrhi I don't think just anyone can learn to play like this either. Even with all the practice in the world, you need a certain kind of inbuilt rhythmical talent.

    • @beagleboysinc9950
      @beagleboysinc9950 3 роки тому +5

      I'd be content if I could just listen to it all day.

    • @PreservationEnthusiast
      @PreservationEnthusiast 3 роки тому +5

      @@beagleboysinc9950 You can. I listen to her on Spotify and in the car on Spotify.
      Sometimes Spotify slips in similar music played by someone else (on free Spotify). Usually it's a poor shadow of her arrangements, she's that good.

    • @bg1616
      @bg1616 2 роки тому +4

      You can, learn stride with the left hand that's where the authenticity is, the right hand you can get away with octaves, it downhill from there if you know the chords to the song.

  • @drysori
    @drysori 4 роки тому +40

    There is something about Ragtime that just soothes and comforts me

  • @isaacsworld9269
    @isaacsworld9269 4 роки тому +13

    Wherever you go in the world, THIS style of piano playing always turns heads, ears and makes you smile!

  • @psw4763
    @psw4763 4 роки тому +7

    Mary Poppins magical movie and so are you playing the songs. Beautifully done.

  • @MrAgent11421
    @MrAgent11421 4 роки тому +13

    How is it possible that this woman can memorize so many notes? She plays so many songs by memory and her playing is great.

    • @corywarren3439
      @corywarren3439 3 місяці тому

      When you feel the music in your very bones,you can retain the muscle memory. It also helps she wrote the adaptations she plays.

    • @paul16451
      @paul16451 2 місяці тому +1

      It does take years of experience and practice to get it down, but once you do, you barely need to even think about it half the time. It's similar to how professional hockey players can pull off skating maneuvers at breakneck speed that many hobby ice skaters could never come close to duplicating. They don't even think about what they are doing to move the way they need in order to play the game.

  • @GlennKramer
    @GlennKramer 4 роки тому +53

    I love how you combined all those Mary Poppins tunes into one arrangement, it’s brilliant!

  • @RodneyJorgensen
    @RodneyJorgensen 6 років тому +23

    Kristen, just wow is about all I can say. I’ve been privileged to hear just about all the great Disneyland pianists like Johnny Hodges, Rod Miller, Alan Thompson, Jonny May and so on. I would be a loyal fan if you were playing at Disneyland. Disney has always had such great music and it is awesome to hear your ragtime renditions of them. Keep up the amazing ragtime.

  • @AndrewJSacks
    @AndrewJSacks 6 років тому +266

    I love hearing these. Not many people Ragging these days

    • @charlesludwig9321
      @charlesludwig9321 4 роки тому +2

      Andrew J. Sacks when ever I play, a lot of people enjoy it. Though I think it is consider “unpopular” so... you know, the usual...

    • @lioneldarde1851
      @lioneldarde1851 4 роки тому +1

      Do you know Stephanie Trick ??

    • @JustWasted3HoursHere
      @JustWasted3HoursHere 4 роки тому +1

      There used to be a guy who would come out every day at a certain time at Walt Disney World's The Magic Kingdom, near Casey's Corner (at the end of Main Street on the left) and play this type of stuff on an old piano. I'd stand there and just listen for as long as possible. Don't know if he still does though. The Dapper Dans (Main Street quartet) would sometimes sing along. Great times!

    • @derekkreusel5255
      @derekkreusel5255 4 роки тому +1

      It sounds fun to hear you play the piano every day

    • @glorygracek.1841
      @glorygracek.1841 4 роки тому +1

      I think not many play it now because it is next to impossible to find a teacher. I found 1 but she was just starting to teach piano and he hadn't thought about what happens when he ran out of the books he used to teach. Which was level 5 (not that high for piano playing) and had a teacher before him so NJ I was already at that level sort of (I had continued to teach myself up a level). So he didn't know how to teach me what he knew. He was the best most fun teacher I ever had! Not really that much of any piano teachers anymore and those that do teach classical, which just isn't me. Give me the the Jazz, Boogie Woogie, ragtime.

  • @Country_Gentleman
    @Country_Gentleman 4 роки тому +2

    I don't know who this young lady is , but she just made this old man smile , with her talent and care free style.. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to , and watching her play..Be Blessed hun...

  • @Laura-6887
    @Laura-6887 4 роки тому +4

    That was fantastic. Loved it. The 96 thumbs down do not understand Ragtime music. Thank you for your talent and sharing.

  • @SevenPlus65
    @SevenPlus65 5 років тому +57

    The 43 people who disliked this are just jealous they can do what she can!!!!! Fact. :-) Hope she never stops playing. Loved this!

    • @Laura-6887
      @Laura-6887 4 роки тому +2

      Actually the thumbs down people don't understand Ragtime music. This is fantastic

  • @aarongarcia9880
    @aarongarcia9880 6 років тому +80

    Wow! What a fun arrangement. I am a fan of Mary Poppins and the Sherman brothers music.

    • @dttprice
      @dttprice 5 років тому +6

      Aaron Garcia I got to meet the Sherman brothers in the fall of 1980. I was a student at Belmont in Nashville, and they came and gave a 3-day seminar during which they went through Mary Poppins scene-by-scene and song-by-song telling all about how the songs were inspired and written, and how Walt Disney responded to them. It was a great experience.

    • @lottecnops2404
      @lottecnops2404 4 роки тому +1

      I’m a big fan of Mary Poppins too!

  • @davidbatterson4634
    @davidbatterson4634 3 роки тому +2

    Never heard that song like that before. Takes on a whole new meaning. Really special.

  • @nalarepooc1
    @nalarepooc1 4 роки тому +27

    ...this is such a delight, perky and uplifting, to get people through the day, during these awful and scary times (coronavirus outbreak). Thank you Kristen, for sharing your musical talents - I love this rag time style adaptation to the familiar sounds from Mary Poppins... I feel better already..! x

  • @RonZanderful
    @RonZanderful 4 роки тому +2

    The transition into “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” was very dramatic! The whole piece brought back good memories of one of my favorite movies! You are a wonder musician, thank you for making my day brighter.

  • @AndrewLohmannKent
    @AndrewLohmannKent 4 роки тому

    Mum and dad took me as a small boy to watch the film Mary Poppins at the cinema. I have a special fondness for all the songs and music and this ragtime version is great.

    • @AndrewLohmannKent
      @AndrewLohmannKent 4 роки тому

      Jazz, Ragtime and Swing are a little bit of hope and light or just an expression of as it is for very poor US blacks.

  • @MagicalMusic34
    @MagicalMusic34 6 років тому +47

    Julie Andrews needs to see this. Holy heck! Go girl! 😍

  • @TwanVanOtterloo
    @TwanVanOtterloo 5 років тому +1

    Dutch: Het is gewoon geweldig jou zo te horen spelen en ondertussen voor school te werken! Groetjes vanuit Nederland!
    English: It is just so awesome to hear you play these songs while working on some homework etc. ! Greetings from the Netherlands!

  • @caton_andrew
    @caton_andrew 3 роки тому +1

    The let’s go fly a kite part of it was my favorite. It was all beautiful and wonderfully played.

  • @davidnelson8081
    @davidnelson8081 6 років тому +65

    Sounds like alot of people want Disney land to hire you! I would make a trip there to hear you play!

    • @janettgrady2394
      @janettgrady2394 4 роки тому +1

      David...I'd go to watch her play. but it's my guess, I couldn't afford going to Disneyland. If you've never been to Disneyland, you're in for an unpleasant surprise.

    • @tamalyncervin2117
      @tamalyncervin2117 4 роки тому +3

      (Hey Kristen! My second piano teacher had gigs at Disneyland back in the day! So she knows all about performing and repertoire, although I've only heard her perform a few times, not including recitals.)

    • @jmiller3579
      @jmiller3579 Рік тому

      Back in the 70’s they’d have a musical act play near Carnation Cafe which is now Minnie’s Cafe

  • @steamedbryce
    @steamedbryce 4 роки тому +1

    I can totally imagine this being played as one walks around the Disney parks. Bravo for hitting my nostalgia

  • @davidgaby2363
    @davidgaby2363 11 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful! Great to hear ragtime growing with modern music!

  • @elizabethdacosta5601
    @elizabethdacosta5601 4 роки тому +8

    Just wonderful!! One never hears ragtime, and I love it! Thank you for posting this!

  • @janettgrady2394
    @janettgrady2394 4 роки тому +1

    This girl is a superb piano player. I love the piano, the music, but I love watching her play, too. I love watching her hands...something about the way she fingers those keys. Maybe it's just me, but there's something different about the way she moves, different than other girl players I've watched. I don't know what, but I just see it. Love this girl, and the pooch is a nice touch to her videos. I love pretty girls and I love puppy dogs.

  • @Fireship1
    @Fireship1 6 років тому +3

    And I thought I really loved ragtime piano. Then I found Kristen’s channel. It took my love of ragtime to a whole new level!

  • @isopath1
    @isopath1 6 років тому +7

    As a music teacher, I want to commend you on your great technique

  • @StarsMarsRadio
    @StarsMarsRadio 4 роки тому +1

    Clean and precise without losing the feel. Such talent

  • @DocNoland4362
    @DocNoland4362 6 років тому +2

    This.. In my opinion is some of your finest work. Great job! Mary poppins is one of my favorite movies and I am not scared to tell a soul. The music just puts me in a good mood. I am adding this to my favorites list.

  • @silverbroom02
    @silverbroom02 6 років тому +12

    My cat knows good piano music and loves to listen and cuddle at the same time. She came running when she heard this. 😄💜

    • @runnin2441
      @runnin2441 4 роки тому

      Awww... Cat has a good ear.

  • @grimbleahoy
    @grimbleahoy 4 роки тому +2

    Love the MP's tunes, love ragtime, still took 2 years to stumble on this gem. Now gotta play it on the fiddle.

  • @zeebrook
    @zeebrook 4 роки тому

    Wow. This was a breath of fresh air. I have not heard playing like this for a long time. Beautifully executed.

  • @ryanconrad9811
    @ryanconrad9811 6 років тому +1

    Your technique is flawless. Although you are crazy talented I appreciate the many hours of practice you put in to perfect your music. Thank you for taking the effort to share with all of us mere mortals. All the best!

  • @chasewilcox1985
    @chasewilcox1985 5 років тому +4

    Your joyful music brings a smile to my face every time! Thank you so much for the wonderful music!

  • @Harrydewulf
    @Harrydewulf 3 місяці тому

    What I really appreciate here is the upright. This is a style that deserves an upright.

  • @GASNICABRUNATNA
    @GASNICABRUNATNA 5 років тому

    This never ceases to make me smile. Pure joy.

  • @sarahlau7836
    @sarahlau7836 6 років тому

    Mary Poppins is my school musical, so this rag is a nice refresher. Thanks for the wonderful music!

  • @chuckg2016
    @chuckg2016 4 роки тому +3

    How cool!!!
    Please keep ragtime alive.

  • @queenb9668
    @queenb9668 6 років тому +4

    I listen to this almost every day.. Thanks for adding the sheet music in the description!!

  • @mittfh
    @mittfh 4 роки тому +28

    🎼 Just a minute of piano makes the medicine go down...

    • @Nunofurdambiznez
      @Nunofurdambiznez 4 роки тому

      CLEVER!! love it!

    • @mxtb1888
      @mxtb1888 3 роки тому

      May I suggest “Just an earful…” and I liked yours

  • @gracerux8808
    @gracerux8808 6 років тому +178

    Wow you have upped the recording game haven’t you? Sounded amazing!

    • @KristenMosca
      @KristenMosca  6 років тому +25

      It’s all my brother!

    • @gracerux8808
      @gracerux8808 6 років тому +2

      Kristen Mosca that’s nice

    • @nigelmoxie6982
      @nigelmoxie6982 6 років тому +6

      Keep up the great work, its eargasm!

    • @marlies81
      @marlies81 5 років тому +1

      Toph beifong

    • @Vikernes-f9u
      @Vikernes-f9u 5 років тому +1

      @@KristenMosca very good by the way could you play with the piano this recording being on UA-cam and it is called: Mary poppins singing pink Floyd part 2 Thanks

  • @tonysuckling2321
    @tonysuckling2321 4 роки тому +2

    Well done Kristen, was feeling pretty bad and rock bottom but your playing had me tapping my hands it's all most boggie woogie 🌹🌹

  • @woodstoney
    @woodstoney 5 років тому

    I believe Kristen could pick any song and convert it to ragtime on-the-fly! Great talent!!

  • @williambunting803
    @williambunting803 3 роки тому +1

    I’m an instant fan of your style, Kristen. Waiting for the Album, CD or whatever they do these days.

  • @dmu8102
    @dmu8102 3 роки тому

    Just noticed the same phenomenon: when key changes from many-sharps or many-flats (Eb Major/c Minor there) to C major, it is hard to get ready only on white keys :) Happy New Year, Kristen!

  • @jkm4645
    @jkm4645 4 роки тому +155

    Everyone else: You can't do any arrangement of these songs more beautiful than the original.
    Kristen: Hold my beer.

    • @KristenMosca
      @KristenMosca  4 роки тому +23

      Hahaha 😂

    • @marjoleinwilson7860
      @marjoleinwilson7860 4 роки тому +3

      love you

    • @carcrash1875
      @carcrash1875 3 роки тому +1

      @
      jkm She's a girl. It's Hold my bear.

    • @jkm4645
      @jkm4645 3 роки тому +3

      @@carcrash1875 she lives in Las Vegas, so I'm pretty sure that, guy or girl, it's beer, or some other type of alcoholic beverage.

    • @gcpd9524
      @gcpd9524 3 роки тому +3

      *hold my piano...lol

  • @kiannastar3170
    @kiannastar3170 6 років тому +203

    Teacher: Who do you want to be when you grow up?
    Me: Kristen Mosca

  • @salvatoreguzzi3366
    @salvatoreguzzi3366 4 роки тому

    Remembering when I was a baby...thank you Kristen for this arrangement! and congrat's to you!

  • @thomasborgsmidt9801
    @thomasborgsmidt9801 2 роки тому +1

    It is actually an interesting rendition of Mary Poppins. And it has charm.

  • @ramirez412001
    @ramirez412001 6 років тому

    Kristen, I'm thrilled you found the time and money to re-tune your piano...it stinks when you can't play. This is a wonderful arrangement that brings instant smiles! You are definitely upping your game. (I can understand why you didn't take a swing at incorporating 'Stay Awake' and 'Feed the Birds,' they're both kind of hard to fit into a rag piece.)
    "Oh, it's a jolly 'oliday with Kristen...no wonder that it's Kristen that we love!" - Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us!

  • @wiltonsmith3397
    @wiltonsmith3397 4 роки тому +1

    “MARY POPPINS” was the first movie that I ever saw in a theater. My dear Aunt Lydia took us to see it in Viroqua, Wisconsin.

  • @stevebytheway4287
    @stevebytheway4287 6 років тому

    You bring so many people that are very down very happy. Never stop!!!

  • @Valiante1982
    @Valiante1982 6 років тому

    One of my absolute favourite Disney movies growing up, your arrangement gave me goosebumps. Definitely considering buying the sheet music and having a crack at this myself. Love it! Enjoying the stereo sound too!

  • @TheABZROCKZ
    @TheABZROCKZ 6 років тому +1

    blows my mind how insanely good this sounds

  • @jackmol8725
    @jackmol8725 6 років тому +15

    Your what I aspire to by the time I’m your age but I doubt I could ever be as talented as you. I love you so much. Keep it going.

  • @valeciapuckett3325
    @valeciapuckett3325 6 років тому +2

    OH MY GOODNESS! I was just talking about how you should do a Mary Poppins medley today and here I am! Love your videos, especially the Joplin ones! I play ragtime as well.

  • @watchfast1
    @watchfast1 4 роки тому

    Your hard work is very much appreciated! I listened to this recording several times. It never gets old! You are a brilliant arranger and masterful player! You must spend hours practicing to be able to play without music.

  • @Somethingisntright64
    @Somethingisntright64 4 роки тому +1

    Kristen, glad to see you published on Music notes!! I’m looking for a new rag to play. Awesome!

  • @TimothyStapay
    @TimothyStapay 6 років тому

    Fantastic! When the new Mary Poppins movie is released, they should have you as a guest performer!

  • @colinclarke4285
    @colinclarke4285 4 роки тому +1

    This is the best version I've heard...its as is if it was written in the style of Scott Joplin...or as if he'd written it himself

  • @davidlutzweit4965
    @davidlutzweit4965 6 років тому

    My mother played the piano, she would of loved to hear all your playing! Loved it!

  • @tannerburdge5691
    @tannerburdge5691 6 років тому +183

    Y r u not playin at Disneyland yet?? And u should release a book of all ur songs!! 😃

    • @ryanreese7142
      @ryanreese7142 6 років тому +8

      She sells her sheet music online! The link is in the description

    • @tannerburdge5691
      @tannerburdge5691 6 років тому +11

      Ryan Reese I’ve bought a couple actually, haha I was jus thinkin a physical book would b pretty cool! :D

    • @DennisKovacich
      @DennisKovacich 6 років тому +7

      Tanner Burdge, that’s what printers are for. 😉

    • @mimirussell517
      @mimirussell517 5 років тому +4

      Yes! Especially when one song costs $10. 🤑

    • @rudyredcat425
      @rudyredcat425 3 роки тому +1

      TOTALLY

  • @MartyLJ57
    @MartyLJ57 5 років тому +2

    I love when I someone play a piano with feeling. Two years of lessons left me with two left hands.

  • @chriskeeling5188
    @chriskeeling5188 6 років тому +71

    Oh no you’ve only gone and set my inner van dyke free... nice work

  • @mimicotom
    @mimicotom 6 років тому +7

    You play beautifully. It was a pleasure to watch & listen.

  • @ryansauers8615
    @ryansauers8615 6 років тому +1

    Amazing!!! You are so talented. Very well done. Can't wait to see what's next.

  • @statsgopher7604
    @statsgopher7604 5 років тому

    Excellent job Kristen (and on all your performances). You are just wonderful. I first got into ragtime when I received a Scott Joplin ragtime cassette as a present back in 1987. Visiting the Coke corner at Disney sometime later just intensified my interest. When I got really into it at that time, there was no UA-cam, and I don't know how many people of the general public were into playing this kind of music, but I felt so unique that I was the only one in my piano lessons music recital who played ragtime. At the time, my private piano teacher told me that in 100 years, ragtime will be the new classical music. And boy does he ever seem right... today, only 30 years later, on UA-cam, everyone is doing it :) So in that sense, it's not so unique any more. Time for me to shift onto something else.....

  • @Kelmermusic1
    @Kelmermusic1 6 років тому

    Nice playing as always Kristen! Looking forward to hearing more of your medleys!

  • @Jaiarrhea
    @Jaiarrhea 5 років тому +2

    The Best ragtime player on UA-cam !

  • @franziskaky.-pianocovers
    @franziskaky.-pianocovers 4 роки тому

    Vielen Dank für dieses Cover. Mary Poppins ist mein Lieblingsfilm. Und du hast mich verzaubert. Weiter so!

  • @johncampos7579
    @johncampos7579 4 роки тому

    She really got talent and she can really play really good and her taste in music is really good.

  • @AlextheguitarFreak
    @AlextheguitarFreak 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for making this video, Mary Poppins is one of my favorite movies and this was just awesome! It put a big old smile on my face! 😁

  • @petermertens4939
    @petermertens4939 2 роки тому

    Mary Poppins is not my favourite music, but THIS is really wonderful!!

  • @bat2293
    @bat2293 4 роки тому +5

    Standing ovation... of one, at home, in my living room. :)

    • @VaryaEQ
      @VaryaEQ 4 роки тому

      I'm with you!

  • @StressLessCamping
    @StressLessCamping 4 роки тому

    This was supercalifragilisticespialidocious. In other words, it brought a smile to my face. Thank you for sharing this. Watched it several times.

  • @VelvetJeanie
    @VelvetJeanie 6 років тому

    Love your playing, it's so bright and you have a nice, strong stride! Awesome work :D

  • @giuseppecannavo6152
    @giuseppecannavo6152 5 років тому

    Great Kristen!!! You are made to play piano!You are simply fantastic....thanks so much from Italy!!!

  • @lindseysteel5534
    @lindseysteel5534 4 роки тому +1

    This is amazing! Mary Poppins is my favorite movie! Great job!

  • @jimmyyoung4187
    @jimmyyoung4187 6 років тому

    A thoroughly captivating cameo! Bravo madame.
    Having been a reasonably good piano player when I was younger, I would adore the chance to be taught how to play this piece.

  • @TheGalant123
    @TheGalant123 6 років тому +1

    This is one of my favourite videos on UA-cam right now! 💖

  • @derekkreusel5255
    @derekkreusel5255 4 роки тому +1

    She does a really good job

  • @MartaLopezMusic
    @MartaLopezMusic 6 років тому +1

    This makes me feel so happy, I played it like a dozen times. You're awesome ;)

  • @cindyjenkins1553
    @cindyjenkins1553 5 років тому +3

    finding this just absolutely made my day

  • @YotamPiano
    @YotamPiano 6 років тому +2

    Cool! I haven't seen the movie but I recognize spoonful of sugar :) Really like your playing style and vids. You're very talented!!! please keep uploading :)) I play rag all day when I visit my parents house cause they have an upright XD Best music is rag and jazz

  • @brandonklein1
    @brandonklein1 6 років тому

    Great arrangement!!! I believe (only since you asked for us to spot it) that the single mistake is in the left hand at 2:23, though it was hardly noticeable and this is a wonderful compilation of great songs from the movie/musical!

  • @jackmortimer329
    @jackmortimer329 4 роки тому +2

    I am glad you have learned to slow down your tempo. Some of your earlier Joplin music was pretty fast. This sounds much better.

  • @The6stringwannabe
    @The6stringwannabe 4 роки тому

    Your music gives me so much joy!
    I listen to your vids for hours at a time

  • @phoebekelly9109
    @phoebekelly9109 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful! Made me so emotional, as it reminded me of my childhood ❤️.

  • @toonboy4067
    @toonboy4067 6 років тому +5

    Nice Kristen another great rendition! Miss your playing but a little of something is better than nothing. Thanks!

  • @carolmahala
    @carolmahala 4 роки тому

    Love the Mary Poppins stuff! This young lady is very good!

  • @robertbuttery2401
    @robertbuttery2401 6 років тому +26

    The doggo laying under the bench while she is playing!! 😭😭😭

  • @murrax7639
    @murrax7639 5 років тому +11

    You WROTE this? This is insane. Also, you have a great sound setup

    • @rattywoof5259
      @rattywoof5259 4 роки тому +1

      No she didn't write it - the tunes were already composed. She arranged them - brilliantly!!

  • @elisasandrana
    @elisasandrana 6 років тому +3

    You killed it!! 🔥 I just bought the sheet music and it’s so fun. Thanks Kristen for this amazing arrangement of my fave musical.

    • @KristenMosca
      @KristenMosca  6 років тому +2

      Glad you like it! Thank you for your support!! ❤️

  • @Randawgshungry
    @Randawgshungry Рік тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed this like legitimately had a good time listening to this montage. Plus you did awesome.

  • @derekmessenger2166
    @derekmessenger2166 6 років тому +10

    Yes yes yes! Never gets old! Maybe a ‘The Greatest Showman’ medley soon??

  • @marcominelli2578
    @marcominelli2578 4 роки тому +2

    Brava. You make me feel so happy and young!

  • @Dtestor
    @Dtestor 6 років тому

    I don't know when I subscribed but I did at some point, then forgot about your channel (sorry!), then this was posted. Now I've got the notifications turned on for your channel so I will never miss another video. Dope stuff, keep it up!

  • @silverlicious2086
    @silverlicious2086 4 роки тому

    Hi Kristen. I'm a B-3 player, but I've always loved rag. I subbed. Great job on your playing.

  • @hfraat25
    @hfraat25 3 роки тому

    Never tire of listening to you on this piano. Happy new year x

  • @chrispernasky9619
    @chrispernasky9619 3 роки тому +1

    Brava, Kristen! My thanks.

  • @dickygeemusic
    @dickygeemusic 6 років тому

    I wrote some piano rags for my 'O' level music exam... The old UK secondary school qualifications for 16 year olds. I could never play them. Unfortunately, like an idiot, I rewrote the hard parts and don't have a copy of the original. I may get back into writing rags, as I love the style. Back when I did my O level we didn't have computers and used old fashioned manuscript paper. Now I can do them on Sibelious :)