Analysing a Piece of Instrumental Music

Full title

The entertainer

Composer

Scott Joplin

Key Signature

C major and F major

Time Signature

4/4

Speed

No fast

Introduction

The first four bars

Structure/Form

Bars 1-4

bars 5-21

bars 22-38

D.S. al Coda

Bars 41-57

Bars 58-61

Bars 62-78

Introduction 1

Section A and repeat

Section B and repeat

Section C and repeat

Introduction 2

Section D and repeat

Features of introduction 1

Notes in introduction is descending scale so and player play these notes in an active way.

Features of section A

Play in a way like dancing and keep the left hand softer, play loudly in bar 6 and 7, bar 14 and 15 to make a contrast with the other bars in section A.

Features of section B

Play with crescendo and diminuendo when the bar without chords.

Features of section C

Play soft of the bar 42, 44, 50 and 52, and play loud of the bars with chords. Make a contrast between these bars.

Features of introduction 2

This part is a link between section C and section D, this part should be played a little bit louder.

Features of section D

Making obvious contrast between each two bars and finish with strong power.