Root Beer Rag by Billy Joel - Piano/Guitar Sheet Music (Page 1 of 8)

Root Beer Rag

Piano/Guitar Pages: 8

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Reviews

rjsquires ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great fun to play but challenging too

29 people found this helpful.
brandon98 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I love this song. When I listened in wonder to my cousin playing it, I never thought I could play it myself but I obtained the music and learnt it in less than 2 weeks! Very well arranged and an awesome bit of music.

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Score Details

“Root Beer Rag” by Billy Joel is offered as a piano/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The arrangement spans 8 pages. It's scored in C major.

The tempo marking is fast ragtime, around 140 BPM. It's written for Guitar and Piano. Its style is Rag.

This song is available in 18 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 155 ratings. One customer writes: “I love this song. When I listened in wonder to my cousin playing it, I never thought I could play it myself but I obtained the music and learnt it in less than…”

From the Book:

Billy Joel Complete - Volume 1

Arrangement
Piano/Guitar
Composer
Billy Joel
Product #
MN0043667
Pages
8 Pages
Instruments
Guitar , Piano
Publisher
Universal Music Publishing Group
Date
1974
Tempo
Fast Ragtime
Metronome
q = 140
Original Published Key
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes




Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The piano/guitar edition of “Root Beer Rag” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the piano/guitar score for “Root Beer Rag” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this piano/guitar arrangement include?

The piano/guitar arrangement of “Root Beer Rag” is written for guitar and piano.

Is “Root Beer Rag” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Root Beer Rag” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Root Beer Rag” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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