Hyacinth (1911)
Rag
Last updated: 23.01.24
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Composer: G. Botsford Suppliers: dbe15.gif
Editor: Geoff Grainger Sextet A/T/T/B+T/B/GB(B)
Publisher: Ditty Box Enterprises Publication: DBE 403
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Length: approx. 2 ¾ mins. Sounds best if the 2nd tenor plays the lower notes of chords only.
In Hyacinth, Botsford once again shows his penchant for interesting forms of ragtime composition- here we have ABCCB (in G) followed by DDC (in C). This is a fine burbling piece which allows the first tenor ample opportunity to demonstrate his or her virtuosity (3 bar chromatic runs from d'' to d''' for example). The cover of the original sheet music is tasteful reflecting the rag's theme, quite a contrast to the more garish archetypes of the period.
A tempo of 90 crotchets/min. is suggested. Hyacinth was published by Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York & Detroit, USA.
This recorder adaptation is lovingly dedicated to my sister, Cynthia Hogg neé Grainger of Worcester, England.

  Composer Sequencer
     
audiomidi15.gif G. Botsford Colin McDonald
  Composer Performer Instruments
       
audiodbemp315.gif G. Botsford Midi Ragtime Recorder Ens. A/T/T/B+T/B/GB(B)
     Performer CD Title Supplier
       
cd15.gif Dawn of the Century Ragtime Orchestra The Dawn of the Century Ragtime Orchestra flag15us.gif flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15ca.gif flag15it.gif flag15es.gif
cd15.gif "Perfessor" Bill Edwards A Bag of Rags
cd15.gif Noel Lester Syncopated Sensations flag15us.gif flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15ca.gif
cd15.gif Wally Rose Rags Blues Joys flag15us.gif flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15ca.gif flag15it.gif flag15es.gif
     Title Attribution Instruments Source Remarks
           
pdf15.gif Hyacinth Rag (1911) G. Botsford (music) Piano IMSLP wvicon.gif