When a student begins piano lessons, The Entertainer by Scott Joplin is a popular piece many students want to learn how to play. Rhythmically, it's an intermediate piece. Even when you can find it arranged for a lower level, it's still rhythmically challenging. Beginners struggle with it.Aug 7, 2016
How long does it take to learn The Entertainer on piano?
Take your time and patiently learn it just one section at a time. Each section should take at least a week to learn and memorize. Then, once you have all the sections learned, keep on working until it starts to flow. Increase the tempo using your metronome as you continue to work in the same fashion.
Is The Entertainer a beginner song?
The piece is written in C-major which is a very beginner-friendly scale. This song is a very light-hearted composition and it's really fun to learn!
Is The Entertainer a difficult piece?
There are decent beginner versions of the “Entertainer” by Scott Joplin out there, but the original version is pretty advanced, and a piano student should at least be intermediate and then it would be some hard work. Go ahead and get an easier version to enjoy while honing your piano skills.
Which is easier Maple Leaf Rag or The Entertainer?
Maple Leaf Rag is slightly more difficult to play than The Entertainer, for two main reasons. Firstly, the key signature of Maple Leaf Rag is harder than in The Entertainer. ... These are both more difficult key signatures to playing than those in The Entertainer.
How do you play The Entertainer on piano for beginners?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2q7VBrDpzY
What grade is The Entertainer on piano?
The original version of Scott Joplin's The Entertainer is at least piano grade 8 standard (ABRSM/Trinity College London). There are also many simplified arrangements which have been set for lower piano grades on different exam boards, including grades 2, 3, and 4.