Elite Syncopations - Scott Joplin 

This was played just like Scott Joplin would have wanted, fun fact, Because it was performed with style, while wearing a cool hat. 😎

Scott Joplin is one of the most gifted composers this ol' world has ever known. Mega thanks to you, Kristen, for keeping his music alive.

very heart warming to see a young person play this style of piano and play it so so well

I am 65 and played piano from the time I was 10. Not a lot of lessons but ad libbed a lot. I did learn some Scott Joplin...love that kind of music. My favorites are 12th street rag, maple leaf rag and pineapple rag. You are excellent and very talented. It takes me back. Thank you for bringing back some delightful memories. 🤗☺️🎹👍

I wish more people would play this kind of music!

There is good reason they are classics, and how fortunate are we to have them delivered by your hands and heart.

Joplin's music is so cheerful. We need more of that.

The complexity of your playing blows my mind. Wow 🤩 👏

You said that you became obsessed with ragtime since you heard it on Disneyland, I became obsessed when I stumbled across your channel. Now my parents are somehow trying to lock the piano😂

I love ragtime and love hearing you play. While I love your bloopers, shows how much work it takes to learn, when you do learn the piece, it is like watching your hands doing a graceful waltz on the keyboard...beautiful to watch and hear!

Love this kind of music and she plays it so very well. God bless all here.

Just one thing: you made something worth to watch! Four hours well spent!

I've enjoyed listening to your videos over the years. Your technique keeps getting better. This "Elite Syncopations" was a highlight -- very well played and enriched with clever little interpolations. Hats off!

The world needs more Scott Joplin.

Played with jollity and character - captures the spirit of rag frequently lost. Terrific!

WOW what a beautiful performance, You see to many players try and play ragtime two fast, To hear it played the way that Scott Joplin intended it to be played Soooooo Cooooool 😎😎👏👏👏👍👍👍

"It took me 4 hours to get a good take." That's how long it takes me to get a perfect take on Maple Leaf. This is much much harder, so kudos to you!

That was perfect without any mistake and perfect timing.

The third section of a rag is called the Trio, because calling it the C-section would be too painful.

Not a Tik-Tok fan, so I’ll continue to follow you here, including receiving notifications about your uploads. Beautiful work, Kristen! And the hat suits you!

Speaking here as an old guy! who learned to play some of Joplin's rags when your age.... (and can STILL play some of them).. I think this is really really good. Delightful ! You are finding bits to additionally syncopate beyond what was written. Without overdoing it. Great touch. With musical humour, too! And the effect is really enjoyable. And as another commenter has said, I also believe you are playing just as Joplin would have intended. After watching this I sat down and (it's been years) - my fingers themselves remembered the first part and the last part. Now I just have to work on the middle again.

Great drive. Amazing left hand technique. When I was your age I too “discovered” ragtime and instantly fell in love with playing it. This brought back many fond memories. People love this music. You’ve got the touch!

Oh perfect, I love this one, you’ve made my day.

Can I like this a million billion times?

You still my favorite us player. Sory as you speak, as i"m french i always feel i miss a thing. But i love scott's musique , and prety girls so that"s always a pleasur a Kristen"s moment. To me ragtime is the hardest music so thanks a lot for all that work you play.

Scott's piece in 2021!!! Lit af !

That was awesome! You performed this so precisely while still making is super fun. 👏

You are so amazing! Your ability to memorize such long songs is a great talent. You play songs effortlessly! Thank you for blessing my day!

Bravo. This has always been one of my favorite Jopplin works, and you did it beautifully.

It makes me go to good mood, it's fun, good rhythm :)

The first time I heard Ragtime Jazz is when I went to see “The Sting”, and I have been a fan ever since. Thanks for a delightful performance!

Once again I listened to and watched that piece of playing. ---and enjoyed it fully: The tune itself and your lighthanded way of playing it.

I just love this rendition of this piece, in my view it's exactly how it should be played! Thanks

HECK YEAH! Scott Joplin music is the best. Thanks for uploading all this awesome music!!

Just delightful! Thanks for sharing!

I don't care if it took four hours, you knocked that out so effortlessly. Truly amazing.

So excited to follow you on TikTok! Thanks for the great tunes :)

“You are my favorite” -Everyone

I just learned how to play this song on guitar, fabulous. I love you and Scott Joplin

One of your best performances! Thank you.

Such a captivating opening, and you just keep up the lively feel so skillfully and artfully with that nice touch of dynamics. Many cheers!

Very nice! You always know when ragtime is being played right: when it makes you feel like dancing!

Bravo!! It was your best performances. The outtakes ultimately made for a stellar rendition. The final product was impressive.

Excellent.I love this type of music.

One of my favourite Joplin gems! Love it. I wish I could play it as well as you. :)

Yasssssss, a good old fashioned classic! Sounds great as ever, keep up the amazing playing!

excellent. always loved the finale at the end!

That is just amazing.

Great playing of great music, that always brings a smile. I love playing Joplin and I also listen to it while I work out. Not easy but fun! Thanks for posting this!

Dear Kristen you music playing Scott Joplin bring such joy to my days. Please accept my gratitude. My son is studying piano and I am a witness on the effort you pianist has to put on every new piece of music you add to your repertoire. Scott Joplin is not particularly easy. Thank you so very much Jorge from Chile

I’ve been looking forward to your take on this killer ragtime tune. You did a great job here as always Kristen!

You're back! And with one of my favorites!

Yet another great performance of a classic tune. Well done. Lovely to see Lieutenant patiently lying in the armchair waiting for you to compose his Beagle Rag. 😉🐶

OMG.....Stunning....Thank you for sharing ....Love Scott Joplin

Woah! That's was good! One of my favorite Joplin rags as well.

Love it.....so happy that you have a new piece...outstanding Christmas stuff....WTF....lady, you kick major league ass in the piano.....most awesome !!

Great playing! Made me happy! Thanks.

Great Job! It's great to see that people, these days, are appreciating and enjoying music, etc., from our past, so that it will be past down from generation to generation and will not be forgotten!

Wow AMAZING job!!! Ive never heard this song before. Sounded great!!! 🙂👍👍😎

Girl you're great !! Thank you for the music!!

YEAH! i was missing you playing scott joplin. excellent!!!

That was an outstanding performance!

Hi Kristen. Big fan of yours here. I'm a music teacher been playing chopin, bach etc for years but recently became quite obsessed with ragtime. I love your interpretations you keep getting better. Fantastic work I love it👍👍

I am very glad you invested the preparation! I had never heard this piece before and now I will remember yours! You did extremely well! I enjoyed it!

I've been waiting for this video forever ☺️☺️

Thank you for sharing again your time and talent Kristen !!

Played perfectly and a great breezy ending to my day. Thanks for sharing your talent. I always love watching you play.

Wonderful !! Made me smile.

All those takes paid off! A really great video!

Probably one of the best vids of Elite I’ve seen. Great job!!!!

Great job these pieces really make me tingle

'Dancing' in my chair!!! I love this talented young lady!

Awesome! I keep coming back for more.

Willem form Holland here. Great what you let us hear! I'm very impressed!!

This is fire! Love it

A-Mazing -Thank you for bring so much joy to us!!

Excellent as usual !! Kristen is gifted !!

Such a skilled young lady! Thank you for continuing to share your talent with us!! :)

This tickled my mind, in a Maple Leaf Rag kind of way. Bravo!

How great to see you back here. I, for one, have missed you and your extraordinary talent! 🎵 🎶

Love it! ....just love it.

Love this channel so much :)

Amazing as always!!!

What a terrific piece of music and the pianist re t her special. 👍🙂

Thank you, my day just got better!

Wow! Great job! Bravo!

Absolutely wonderful!

You play Joplin *very* well! Thank you for shaing your talent with us!

Superb as always Kristen 👍😊

A very hard working and talented young lady playing music that is a joy to listen to. Thank you Kristen.

I love this rag time music 🎶

This piece is so fun!

Brilliant! Have been subscribed to your channel for years. Your content, performance, and skills are incredible. Awesome job!

Bright and very uplifting thanks

Yesss Kristen! My favourite youtuber and tiktoker! Ur my inspiration 🥰🥰🥰

I love your renditions of Scott Joplin's compositions! ^^ Thank you! (And I feel your frustration of re-recording for a good take. I'm afraid I wouldn't have the perseverance to try for four hours. But I'm glad you did!)

I just learned a basic version of the entertainer. I love scott joplin music. You are beyond wow...great job!!!

That was awesome Kristen.....thank you 🤗

Beautiful interpretation!!!Congratulations Kristen !!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

4 hours. Bless you young lady...