Scott Joplin - The Chrysanthemum (An Afro-American Intermezzo)

Romantic

Difficulty Level: 0

(0 Points)

Description:

“Scott Joplin - The Chrysanthemum (An Afro-American Intermezzo)” is classified as a Level 0 Piano work worth 0 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Composers and is part of the Romantic collection. The sheet music for “Scott Joplin - The Chrysanthemum (An Afro-American Intermezzo)” provided on this website is public domain. This means it may be downloaded, printed, copied, shared, performed, arranged, republished, sold, or used commercially.

Measures 1–4 introduce the piece with short chromatic figures, then settle into a regular bass-and-chord pulse. Measures 5–21 establish a brisk melody of rising and falling runs in B-flat major, with accented chords and a first and second ending. Measures 22–38 shift to F major, where high chordal notes alternate with flowing runs; measures 39–54 restore the earlier B-flat melody and its chromatic replies. Measures 55–71 move to E-flat major and soften into a more spacious, gently turning line. Measures 72–88 retain E-flat major but grow more animated, with longer rising runs and strong chord accents. Measures 89–104 return to the softer line, then gather its chromatic notes into a full closing chord.

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