I didn’t really know where to post this, but since the forum includes “other trad styles” I thought I would park it here.
Playing with bare fingers is not that comfortable for me, but the tune seemed to require it so I did my best.
This tune could easily be played on a plectrum. Might need to adjust the tuning. Maybe I should get one!
Nice piece! I just listened to it from your other post. Did you write it out?
Nice Laurence! :-)
I think you are actually ready to get a four string banjo... ;-)
Edited by - banjopaolo on 09/18/2025 15:20:00
Very nice! I love ragtime:)
Wonderful piece and wonderful playing.
"Leicester Square Rag"
Yes indeed! That sent me on a ragtime journey!
Wonderful Tune! 'Nola' is another. Anything from Tuba Skinnny, or Preservation Hall Band.
Nice! Thanks Laurence.
The Walt Koken award for you, Laurence—well deserved.
Laurence, I really liked this rag, both for its sound (no picks) and its expressive precision. Bravo!
Nice job and a great rag. Very nice tone an feel to it as well.
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Originally posted by Joel HooksNice piece! I just listened to it from your other post. Did you write it out?
Unfortunately no. Transcribing is not my strong suit.
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Originally posted by banjopaoloNice Laurence! :-)
I think you are actually ready to get a four string banjo... ;-)
Haha but then I would have to post here all the time!
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Originally posted by BruceS2Very nice! I love ragtime:)
Me too!
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Originally posted by banjomobobWonderful piece and wonderful playing.
Thanks Robert.
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Originally posted by Nopix"Leicester Square Rag"
Yes indeed! That sent me on a ragtime journey!
Wonderful Tune! 'Nola' is another. Anything from Tuba Skinnny, or Preservation Hall Band.
There is a song called Leicester Square Rag but this isn't it. It's so hard finding titles that haven't been used that I've given up checking anymore. 
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Originally posted by raybobNice! Thanks Laurence.
Thanks Ray.
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Originally posted by Bill RogersThe Walt Koken award for you, Laurence—well deserved.
I'm not sure what that is Bill, but I'll take it!
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Originally posted by TB4Laurence, I really liked this rag, both for its sound (no picks) and its expressive precision. Bravo!
Thank you Marco. Yes, picks offer a smooth and consistent sound but bare fingers add that "human" touch.
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Originally posted by Bob BuckinghamNice job and a great rag. Very nice tone an feel to it as well.
Thanks Bob, the feel is the thing!
Nice!
So redolent of that gone-by era when Joplin, Lamb and Johnson added a whole continent to the American musical landscape.
This one conjures up a bright sunny morning in St. Louis with a stroll thru the botanical gardens of the 1890s. Thanks for this gem, Laurence.
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Originally posted by OmeboySo redolent of that gone-by era when Joplin, Lamb and Johnson added a whole continent to the American musical landscape.
This one conjures up a bright sunny morning in St. Louis with a stroll thru the botanical gardens of the 1890s. Thanks for this gem, Laurence.
My pleasure! This music had a lot of appeal to me as a young guitar player embodying as it does, elements of syncopation, counterpoint and chromaticisms. All my favorite things.
