Grace and Beauty (1909) - James Scott (With Score / Sheet Music)

Описание: If the title did not give it away already, this particular piece is a fine example of what "Classic Ragtime" truly refers to. Often hailed as Scott's most elegant work, this "classy rag" became a popular favorite within Stark's firm, competing with "Frog Legs" as his best known composition.

Opening up with it's iconic rising melody, it goes on as a repeated pattern throughout most of the work, slowly descending along the way. Just as with his "Ragtime "Betty"" from a bit prior, the B section goes into variations of that good ol' call-and-response, returning to it's usual form towards the later half of the work.

With beautiful melodies & a bit of technical proficiency, "Grace and Beauty" highlights Scott's more sophisticated works to come by in later years.
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"Grace and Beauty" - Classic Piano Rag - Pattern: Intro A A B B Trans Trio Trio D D
Music by James Scott, Published by Stark Music Co. in 1909
Cover Artist: Unknown

Description information provided & researched by Bill Edwards.
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Music performed by Guido Nielsen with his album "James Scott: The Complete Works (Rags, Waltzes & Songs)"

℗ 2000 Basta Audio-Visuals
Producer: Piet Schreuders
Music Publisher: Basta Music
Performer: Guido Nielsen