I'm so tired of Maple Leaf and other Joplin pieces being associated with saloons. Joplin wrote his first pieces a decade after the end of the Wild West era.
I’m always a little sad when this piece is played because it’s not as well known as the Entertainer. (And that Joplin is under-appreciated today). For me, Maple Leaf Rag is the superior composition and far more enjoyable to listen to.
@@kodachromatiche wrote so many good pieces, I don't think we have to rank them. What I like less about this piece is that the last two sections aren't as catchy as the first part. I wonder why in his rags he rarely repeats the first tune at the end - you'd think that would be the obvious thing to do.
Indeed brilliant, technically. But I actually would like it a tad slower and a bit more cesura between the notes to show more feeling, and maybe even a little nostalgia.. But then -- I'm always right. ;-)
What a wonderful natural talent. This young man has clearly been sitting at a piano for many years and loving it. It is always difficult to maintain the attention span of children long enough for them to achieve sufficient skill to hold that attention and progress. This young man has surpassed the skill level of many accomplished adults. Spectacular playing. I am so in awe of talent like this. I will watch his career with great interest. Best regards from the Giants Causeway coast of Northern Ireland. 😀👍☘️
Flawless. I too played the MapleLeaf around his age, perhaps a little older. For ol' skool pianist, it's like a benchmark. In a few years as he continues to play it he'll b able to accent it and express it that much deeper. LOVED watching him. So beautiful and excellent playing. From where does he hail?
You MUST make an appearance at the Scott Joplin Festival in his home town of Sedalia, Missouri!!!!! We were WOWED with the quality of the performers they had in 2023.
My favourite Joplin piece, that was toe tappingly brilliant, what a talent you are young man, Mr Joplin would be pleased it's still being played almost 125 yrs after he wrote this piece. Thankyou👏👏👌
Not only being played after 125 years, but by a young boy in these days where the trending music the guys his age are listening to. that's double kudos for both the composer and the player.
Observing the musical skill and proficiency this young man has attained at such a young age (note there's nothing on the music stand), it's highly likely that he will succeed at whatever vocation or avociation he pursues. Bravo!
This kid is SOOOOOO good I just don't have words for him. Without a doubt he has the gift and is sure making great use of it. Don't ever stop. You are destine for great things. All my best.... Jim
This is the first rag a played - I was 14, taught myself. Your playing gives his tune a nice relaxed happy and easy to listen to feel. He’s got a lot more - record them and put them up on UA-cam!
There are a lot of great things going on here. He isn't just some genius kid, he has teachers. His technique is wonderful, his dynamics for a kid are crazy cool! He is not key mashing, he is really playing music, so nice to hear. It's so very easy to get TIGHT playing this song with the fingers and forearms, etc. He keeps it loose the entire time and that's how he gets that silky smooth delivery. Brilliant young man, keep at it.
What a joy to see him play and doing such a great job. One of my all time favorite songs. I told my wife that if I precede her I want that played slowly at my funeral.
You nailed it 1000 %. I just can't conceive the amount of talent you have at your young age. Listen up.. You are destine for the stars. Please keep posting and sharing your work. All my best from the US .. Jim
A flawless performance from a very gifted, talented and hard working boy!! I have personally never heard this piece played better, or with such colour, flare and personality!! Bravo!! You have a long and distinguished career ahead. How wonderful to have found your vocation at such a tender age!! May the Blessings of Our LORD be with you always. Amen 🙏🕊✝️🕊🛐🕊🙏
I appreciate very much Scott Joplin. Your interpretation is wonderful, with technic without forget nuances. When I listen that, I consider that I'm not a pianist! 🎹 😂
Your discipline and form at the keyboard are most studied and yet not unlike a ballet for the fingers. I have poor vision and often play with my eyes closed, but my training didn't lean toward discipline, or maybe that was me. I'm improvisational, perhaps by nature. Congratulations. I know how hard it is, but I also know the great joy of music. You're so young. Have a great life. I know you will.
Listened to this piece a couple of times (I play it) and two of his other posts. There’s no upper limit to Lynden’s piano possibilities. I hope he stays with it and receives all the gifts that only music can offer.
Wow! This is very impressive playing! I like that despite the tempo being on the faster side of things, it's still NOT rushed and you're pedaling is quite good as well! Apparently there are some new players out there who can do justice to this tune! Keep it up!
Lyndon, I really enjoyed listening to this! I replayed it a few times to enjoy it again! I hope you will go on. Your talent for and your dedication to music paves your way not only towards a musical career - I have seen quite a few friends with high musical talent and the discipine acquired in music pursue successful carreers in medicine, law, theology, and engeneering. I wish you all the best. You are at the enviable age to choose.
What an incredibly talented young man you are! I figured I would tune in for a few seconds and see what was what and I was transfixed! Your playing is intuitive and nuanced and accurate and easy. I predict you will have a wonderful future ahead of you. You have style and that isn’t something that can be taught. It comes with prowess and commitment. Congratulations! I’m a fan!
Which translated means: Beautiful performance. Thank you. Amazingly played, my favorite melody. (BTW, I agree 100%. Such a classic, and it actually shows that you enjoyed playing it. Which may be true for a number of Joplin's songs, just fun for pianists of all ages.)
Rag time and boogie woogie are my two absolute favorite piano pieces - they cannot be played by "casual" pianists - they take lots of practice to get good at like this young man!
When you accidentally hit the buff guy at the saloon
I'm so tired of Maple Leaf and other Joplin pieces being associated with saloons. Joplin wrote his first pieces a decade after the end of the Wild West era.
Lol
@@xamtastic - I guess we'll just have to get Hollywood to quit using them in westerns, then. :)
😅@@xamtastic
Well done lad, you are destined for great things.
The best recording of Maple leaf rag on UA-cam. His sense of rhythm is mind blowing.
This boy is committed to be willing to practice. No casual pianist can do this.
Well, thank you Captain Obvious! We would never have guessed that without your perceptive input!
@@DieFlabbergastWas it really neccessary to be rude / sarcastic? Kindness costs nothing! You're in my prayers!
@@DieFlabbergastwhat is YOUR problem?!
@@DieFlabbergast danggg
I'm sure it helps a great deal that he appears to thoroughly enjoy playing the piece.
god bless this talented kid. amazing
These kids are amazing. That’s a secret code for “ I’m jealous as hell “. 🤣🤣🤣. Well played there young man. 👍👍
I don't feel jealous because there's alot hardwork behind that.. he deserves all that appreciates..
I LOVE Scott Joplin -- what a wonderful performance!
I’m always a little sad when this piece is played because it’s not as well known as the Entertainer. (And that Joplin is under-appreciated today). For me, Maple Leaf Rag is the superior composition and far more enjoyable to listen to.
@@kodachromatiche wrote so many good pieces, I don't think we have to rank them. What I like less about this piece is that the last two sections aren't as catchy as the first part. I wonder why in his rags he rarely repeats the first tune at the end - you'd think that would be the obvious thing to do.
He feels the music and he makes the listener feel it too! True musician!! 🎹
Indeed brilliant, technically. But I actually would like it a tad slower and a bit more cesura between the notes to show more feeling, and maybe even a little nostalgia.. But then -- I'm always right. ;-)
Your dedication and skill will be a source of joy to you and those around you for the rest of your life. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Tickle those ivories! Fabulous!
This is one of the finest performances of the signature Joplin composition that I have ever heard. Bravo on a spotless rendition! 👏🏻👏🏻
I agree. It's not just impressive because he's young; it's well paced, lively and graceful.
What a wonderful natural talent. This young man has clearly been sitting at a piano for many years and loving it. It is always difficult to maintain the attention span of children long enough for them to achieve sufficient skill to hold that attention and progress. This young man has surpassed the skill level of many accomplished adults. Spectacular playing. I am so in awe of talent like this. I will watch his career with great interest. Best regards from the Giants Causeway coast of Northern Ireland. 😀👍☘️
He's not even reading music! That's cool 😎
@@officialclairegmusicianwell memorized. Getting the left and right hand timing just right to do this requires SKILL and TALENT!
He's not a "young man": he's a boy. It will be quite a few years yet before he becomes a man. This American English usage is simply creepy.
Flawless. I too played the MapleLeaf around his age, perhaps a little older. For ol' skool pianist, it's like a benchmark. In a few years as he continues to play it he'll b able to accent it and express it that much deeper. LOVED watching him. So beautiful and excellent playing. From where does he hail?
@@officialclairegmusician At this speed you wouldn't be able to read the music fast enough to play it.
Enormous talent, a joy to listen to him
That was really amazing. Excellent piano playing. 👍👍💯
And the piano is in superb shape to sound great. Is this a Knabe?
@@YouKnowTheyExist kawai?
Great dynamics and phrasing especially in the first part. Really excellent performance!
Excellent performance! Nothing to add! Greatest performer at this age I have seen in a long time. Bravo!
You MUST make an appearance at the Scott Joplin Festival in his home town of Sedalia, Missouri!!!!! We were WOWED with the quality of the performers they had in 2023.
The ways he’s rocking and engrossing him self into the piece, I love it!!! Great rendition!!
Beautiful mate, never stop playing.
I am a fan of the Scott Joplin music and this boy does a great job
Very smooth and beautifully executed! Loved every second of it! ❤
The world would be certainly much better If we have many young kids like him studying music. Congatulations to you.
Scott Joplin would be amazed! Sounds like a player piano on fast speed.♥️🎹
Mr Joplin would be pleased.
What a perfectionist this child is!
yes...and he is a great musician too !
My favourite Joplin piece, that was toe tappingly brilliant, what a talent you are young man, Mr Joplin would be pleased it's still being played almost 125 yrs after he wrote this piece. Thankyou👏👏👌
Not only being played after 125 years, but by a young boy in these days where the trending music the guys his age are listening to. that's double kudos for both the composer and the player.
Good fingers for his age, and a good feel for the piece, I would say. Keep going!
Amazing virtuosity for such a young man. Bravo!
Extremely well played and on such a beautiful piano.
Positively Outstanding, Beautifully Played! 🎼🎹🎹🎹🔥
Beautifully played, thank you
Just wow!! Amazing!!
Any song by Scott Joplin was at the top of the charts around 1910.
Thank you very much young man❤ Bravo👏 Perfection at quite a young age❤ Blessings in your future profession❤
Observing the musical skill and proficiency this young man has attained at such a young age (note there's nothing on the music stand), it's highly likely that he will succeed at whatever vocation or avociation he pursues. Bravo!
Wow!!! So young and so talented!
This kid is SOOOOOO good I just don't have words for him. Without a doubt he has the gift and is sure making great use of it. Don't ever stop. You are destine for great things. All my best.... Jim
Amazing!! What a talented boy, you are!!😃👏👏👏👍🎉
Keep practising, you are excellent.
A very accomplished pianist!
Bravo!! Absolutely jaw dropping good!
Brilliant!❤
Fantastic! The syncopation and tempo were just perfect, not to mention the appropriate light to no pedaling.
Agree, but a little bit more clarity in the syncopation.
This is the first rag a played - I was 14, taught myself. Your playing gives his tune a nice relaxed happy and easy to listen to feel. He’s got a lot more - record them and put them up on UA-cam!
Beautiful light touch, and great-sounding Maple Leaf Rag!
Also, the piano sounds awesome, and the room accoustic is also pretty good.
I love the piano and the haircut it’s like a different edger
Well played. Bravo
Terrific performance at any age. Stunning at this age.❤
There are a lot of great things going on here. He isn't just some genius kid, he has teachers. His technique is wonderful, his dynamics for a kid are crazy cool! He is not key mashing, he is really playing music, so nice to hear. It's so very easy to get TIGHT playing this song with the fingers and forearms, etc. He keeps it loose the entire time and that's how he gets that silky smooth delivery. Brilliant young man, keep at it.
BRAVO !!!! That boy is a highly talented musician with a great future!
One of the Best Performances of this I have heard! Bravo! Bravissimo!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Ive been working on this for months. Can play it at half speed with music. He is phenomenal!
I listened to most of the UA-cam renditions of this, this guy is by far THE BEST at this piece! So natural and SO FAST!
BRAVO, young man!
Killing it son! Keep up the good work ✔️
Great honest, deep-felt-compassion at the keyboard! He’ll go far!
What can I say? Bloody brilliant!
What a joy to see him play and doing such a great job. One of my all time favorite songs. I told my wife that if I precede her I want that played slowly at my funeral.
There are "no words!" Makes me cry😂 BRILLIANT!!!!!!
Very talented. Love it.
You nailed it 1000 %. I just can't conceive the amount of talent you have at your young age. Listen up.. You are destine for the stars. Please keep posting and sharing your work. All my best from the US .. Jim
Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What a talented young man! An excellent rendition of Joplin's wonderful rag.
Looking at the state of that piano I’m amazed it sounded so good.
uhh whats wrong with it
@@NewchannelATLyndenWu Well, it makes a change from those 'experts' who claim pianos are out of tune when they're not!!!
Best performance of this song I have ever heard!
Outstanding Commitment and Dedication to your Craft Scott Joplin!
And from memory, no less!
You make this look so easy. I tried learning this many years ago--never mastered it. Very impressive!!
A flawless performance from a very gifted, talented and hard working boy!! I have personally never heard this piece played better, or with such colour, flare and personality!! Bravo!! You have a long and distinguished career ahead. How wonderful to have found your vocation at such a tender age!!
May the Blessings of Our LORD be with you always. Amen 🙏🕊✝️🕊🛐🕊🙏
I appreciate very much Scott Joplin.
Your interpretation is wonderful, with technic without forget nuances.
When I listen that, I consider that I'm not a pianist!
🎹 😂
Beautiful interpretation!! Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Bravo. That's the most difficult of Joplin's music that I've come across.
Your discipline and form at the keyboard are most studied and yet not unlike a ballet for the fingers. I have poor vision and often play with my eyes closed, but my training didn't lean toward discipline, or maybe that was me. I'm improvisational, perhaps by nature. Congratulations. I know how hard it is, but I also know the great joy of music. You're so young. Have a great life. I know you will.
Listened to this piece a couple of times (I play it) and two of his other posts. There’s no upper limit to Lynden’s piano possibilities. I hope he stays with it and receives all the gifts that only music can offer.
Wow! This is very impressive playing! I like that despite the tempo being on the faster side of things, it's still NOT rushed and you're pedaling is quite good as well! Apparently there are some new players out there who can do justice to this tune!
Keep it up!
Lyndon, I really enjoyed listening to this! I replayed it a few times to enjoy it again! I hope you will go on. Your talent for and your dedication to music paves your way not only towards a musical career - I have seen quite a few friends with high musical talent and the discipine acquired in music pursue successful carreers in medicine, law, theology, and engeneering. I wish you all the best. You are at the enviable age to choose.
I am always in awe of people who have talent like yours, and I appreciate that you are willing to share it with us. Thank you so much.
Beautifully played, young man. You have a good ear and your control and pedal work are very good. Amazingly mature playing! (from a pianist 44 years)
I love this.. ❤❤❤
So clean... Thank you for sharing cute boy..
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful and I mean just that young man‼️ BRAVO ❤️❤️❤️❤️ LOVE YOUR MUSIC.
you are a great musician.
Fantastic! 🎹 👍
Wonderful!!!
How much talent! Brilliant!
You Rock!
Nice work young man. Your future is bright!
What a phenomenal talent. A joy to listen to.
When talent, passion, and effort combine....!
Great. Hope he's having as much fun playing as I am listening.
What an incredibly talented young man you are! I figured I would tune in for a few seconds and see what was what and I was transfixed! Your playing is intuitive and nuanced and accurate and easy. I predict you will have a wonderful future ahead of you. You have style and that isn’t something that can be taught. It comes with prowess and commitment. Congratulations! I’m a fan!
How wonderful, what talent ❤
Wow! You've got it! You've got the touch to play ragtime! Good for you! Keep up the good work!
Excellent performance. Congrats.👏👏👏👏👏👍👍
Красивое исполнение. Спасибо. Удивительно сыграл мою любимую мелодию
Which translated means: Beautiful performance. Thank you. Amazingly played, my favorite melody. (BTW, I agree 100%. Such a classic, and it actually shows that you enjoyed playing it. Which may be true for a number of Joplin's songs, just fun for pianists of all ages.)
Very accomplished playing there young man. It’s hard enough to play with music up in front, never mind by heart. Well done.
You’ve got a bright future ahead of you young man. Don’t stop playing piano!
I've been trying to learn this and struggling. Watching this young man, inspires me.
Rag time and boogie woogie are my two absolute favorite piano pieces - they cannot be played by "casual" pianists - they take lots of practice to get good at like this young man!
Kids playing Joplin - melts my soul....
He simply rejoices my heart with his beautiful music. God bless him..Greetings from Nogales Sonora México.
Sei stupendo complimenti!! Luciano
this is awesome! wonderful performance
Absolutely stunning and total perfection keep on and you will never regret all the hard years of practice as you will be a famous pianist soon.