Weeping Willow (Scott Joplin)

Scott Joplin · 1916 · Rouleau de piano gravé par le compositeur

Context

Composed in 1903 and published by Val A. Reis in St. Louis, "Weeping Willow" is a rag in G major, presented as one of Joplin's simplest, written during a transitional period of his life. Joplin cut it on roll during his 1916 sessions, making it one of the few pieces for which his own playing survives. The rag was also published on Connorized rolls.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Ragtime. Among the origins and influences of Ragtime: Blues, spirituals, work songs.

By the same artist

• The Entertainer (1902)
• Maple Leaf Rag (1899)

Sources

• EN: Weeping Willow (rag)
• EN: Scott Joplin

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