Solace (A Mexican Serenade)
Solace is a piece from the Ragtime era (1890-1910) written by Scott Joplin, the most famous of all Ragtime composers. Solace is quite different to most Joplin solos as it does not have a distinct Ragtime sound to it. Although this piece uses a Ragtime chord progression, Solace sounds more like a Mexican serenade, as its sub-title suggests.
Solace was originally written for Piano but like many other Ragtime pieces adapts well to the guitar.
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Class Sessions
1- INTRODUCTION
2- GLOSSARY OF MUSICAL TERMS
3- Guitar Music
4- Brett’s Boogie
5- Determination Rag
6- Corrugated Cakewalks
7- Another Yellow Moon
8- Solace (A Mexican Serenade)
9- Bits and Pieces
10- Jewels II
11- Square Pegs in Round Holes
12- An Open and Shut Case
13- Stealing Home
14- The Basics of Music
15- Other Fingerpicking Titles Available
16- Tablature
17- Tablature Symbols
18- Chord Diagrams