Billaudot Hendrie Gerald - A Handful Of Rags
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Summary of this sheet music
This collection is part of a passionate journey for ragtime, first discovered through the remarkable interpretations of Joshua Rifkin and the music of Scott Joplin, then enriched by listening to historical recordings of rags and "stride" pieces. The pianistic world of James P. Johnson, notably with emblematic titles like Mule-Walk Stomp and The Carolina Shout, opens here the door to a more percussive, freer aesthetic, where the left hand carries the pulse while the right hand makes the syncopations sing.
The inspiration continues through contact with contemporary composers and pianists: William Albright and William Bolcom, whose energy in revisited ragtime and pianistic writing foster lasting admiration, not forgetting Max Morath and his way of making tradition and modernity converse. This path, made of listening, shared scores, and encounters, naturally leads to the desire to compose in turn.
The pieces presented were written in January and February 2012 for friends from Gers, and are given in the order of their composition. Some bear the direct imprint of places: Sainte-Christie and Caillavet, two hilltop villages with views of the Pyrénées, as well as Pavie, near Auch, associated with Château Monlaur. The last two rags were composed for neighbors, adding an intimate and warm dimension to the whole. The spirit of ragtime is found here: danceable structure, offbeat accents, precise phrasing, and sense of groove, with an essential recommendation to preserve the style: prioritize rhythmic clarity and flexibility rather than speed.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | piano | Language | French |
| Genre | ragtime sheet music | ||
Questions frequently asked
For which instrumentation is A Handful Of Rags written?
The collection is written for solo piano and belongs to ragtime sheet music.
What ragtime styles are covered in this collection?
The writing is based on ragtime and references the stride aesthetic of James P. Johnson. The left hand carries the pulse while the right hand develops the syncopations.
Do the pieces in this score have a connection to the Gers region?
Several titles reflect places in the Gers, including Sainte-Christie, Caillavet, and Pavie, near Auch. The last two rags were composed for neighbors.
When were the rags composed?
The pieces were written in January and February 2012, then presented in their order of composition.
What interpretation approach is recommended for these piano rags?
Rhythmic clarity and flexibility are prioritized over speed. This guideline corresponds to the precise phrasing and offbeat accents characteristic of ragtime style.
