Waterloo Rag by Donald Ashwander Sheet Music for Piano Solo at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Artist Donald Ashwander

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Donald Ashwander

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 6

Arrangement Piano Solo

Publisher The Donald Ashwander Estate

Level 4

Product ID 1391812

Genre Ragtime

Instruments Piano

Product Description

"Waterloo Rag" is a delightful solo piano composition that embodies the creative process of its composer, Donald Ashwander. This lively and spirited ragtime piece was born during a weekend getaway to the English countryside, as Donald embarked on a journey from Waterloo Station. The composition encapsulates the unique fusion of inspiration and happenstance that often characterizes the creative process.

Donald Ashwander's adventure began when friends in England invited him for a weekend retreat in the picturesque countryside. Little did he know that this trip would provide the perfect backdrop for the birth of "Waterloo Rag." As he made his way to Waterloo Station on that fateful morning, a catchy ragtime tune played in his mind.

The journey itself proved to be a source of inspiration. As the train pulled out of Waterloo Station and began to gain speed, the rhythmic click-i-ty-clack of the wheels on the tracks seemed to harmonize with the tune that had been humming in Donald's head. In that serendipitous moment, he quickly jotted down the musical idea in his manuscript book, and the foundation of "Waterloo Rag" was laid.

The composition captures the essence of the train journey itself, with its lively and rhythmic melodies mimicking the motion and energy of the locomotive. The piece seamlessly weaves together the clickety-clack rhythm of the train wheels with the vibrant ragtime style, resulting in a joyful and exhilarating musical experience.

The final page of the sheet music contains special program notes by Donald Ashwander.

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