Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Gladiolus Rag” by Scott Joplin.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Plays Ragtime Music of the Sting (1974)
Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin was a composer and pianist born in Texas in the late 1860s who became the defining figure of American ragtime music. He grew up near the Texas-Arkansas border and eventually made his way to New York City, writing pieces that gave ragtime a formal, almost classical structure. His compositions, including Maple Leaf Rag and The Entertainer, were rediscovered by a wide audience in the early 1970s after decades of neglect.
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Good to know
What key is "Gladiolus Rag" in?
"Gladiolus Rag" by Scott Joplin is in A♭ major.
What is the tempo of "Gladiolus Rag"?
"Gladiolus Rag" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Gladiolus Rag"?
The core progression is A♭, A♭maj/5, G7, Edim7, E♭7, and Fsus2, built around the A♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Gladiolus Rag"?
The recording features piano, bass, and drums.
Can I get "Gladiolus Rag" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Gladiolus Rag" by Scott Joplin, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Gladiolus Rag" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"Gladiolus Rag" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in A♭ major with 51 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Gladiolus Rag" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Gladiolus Rag" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Gladiolus Rag" on?
"Gladiolus Rag" appears on Plays Ragtime Music of the Sting (1974).
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