Red Apple Rag (Traditional, U.S.)

This is a well-worn rag that offers us a great opportunity to explore the three primary characteristics of a rag: syncopation, chromatics and circle of fifths chord movement. The main take home is how to successfully execute syncopation. I also discuss how the chords follow a standard I IV V progression (G, C, D) with a characteristic V of V (an A7 chord) near the end of each section. Most players will be challenged by the variations!

Here's What You Get:

$38 (Sheet music PLUS video lessons)

Sheet music for melody and variations. Ken talks through the tune, chord choices, hammering patterns, backups, embellishments, arranging, play-throughs, and more on his dulcimer (shot from above so that you can see what he's doing).

Video Lessons Included:

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Intro (characteristics of a rag)
• Basic tune
• Lesson
• Variations - A Part
• Variations - B Part
• Play-through

 Approximate length: 26 minutes

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It's like having private mini-tutorials from Ken that you can watch over and over!

NOTE: Even if you already own the sheet music, your purchase ensures that you receive the latest updated versions, and future additions to new arranging ideas, backups and so forth as Ken experiments and develops his playing of the tune.

Thank you for your support - I hope you enjoy the tune! Please do not share your purchased music and videos.

Recorded October 2015, Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreat