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Graceful Ghost Rag by William Bolcom - Instrumental Solo Sheet Music (Page 1 of 5)

Graceful Ghost Rag - Piano Solo Sheet Music

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Composed by William Bolcom · Intermediate
Available in 3 different keys:
-1 C Major

Db Major (Orig. published key)

-1 C Major

+1 D Major (2 sharps)

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Allan_Head ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This piece will challenge the advanced player with its complex chords and rhythms. Stay true to every note and persevere with your fingering to get the most satisfying experience. Dont go too fast, too early. Wait until you are really confident with the chords, cadences and transitions before attempting the recommended pace. The three sections lend themselves to separate practice sessions. Im glad to have accepted the challenge of this piece and believe it is an absolute gem for piano soloists to have up their sleeve.

PhoebeW ★ ★ ★ ★

I discovered this piece after hearing the George Winston version. Its an interesting rag with plenty of jazzy dissonances. If you have smallish hands like I do you will have to either modify some chords or dislocate a joint, as with most rags. Overall Im very pleased with the piece!

Score Details

“Graceful Ghost Rag” composed by William Bolcom is available as a piano solo arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It includes 5 pages of music. This edition is in C major. 2 alternate keys are available for transposition.

The tempo marking is moderate rag, around 120 BPM. It's arranged for Piano. It's categorized as Jazz on Musicnotes. This song is available in 3 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.

Based on 127 ratings, it averages 4.5 out of 5. From a customer review: “This piece will challenge the advanced player with its complex chords and rhythms. Stay true to every note and persevere with your fingering to get the most…”

Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:

Arrangement
Instrumental Solo
Composer
William Bolcom
Product #
MN0117526_D1
Pages
5 Pages
Instrument
Piano
Publisher
Hal Leonard Music Publishing
Date
1971
Tempo
Moderate Rag
Metronome
e = 120
Original Published Key
C Major
Original Key
Db Major
Time Signature
2/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The piano solo edition of “Graceful Ghost Rag” is in C major. The originally published key is Db major. You can also purchase it in 2 other keys, each sold separately.

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 solo score for “Graceful Ghost 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 solo arrangement include?

The piano solo arrangement of “Graceful Ghost Rag” is written for piano, allowing one player to perform it with no other musicians.

Is “Graceful Ghost Rag” available for other instruments?

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

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 2/4. Each measure contains two quarter-note beats.

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