Who composed Snake rag?

Snake rag was composed by King Oliver in 1923.

When was Snake rag composed?

Snake rag was composed in 1923 by King Oliver.

Is the Snake rag lead sheet free to view?

This jazz lead sheet can be viewed online for free for study, performance practice, and educational use.

In which key is Snake rag?

The lead sheet for Snake rag is in the key of Eb to Ab Major.

Snake rag – Free Jazz Lead Sheet

Q: What jazz tunes are similar to Snake rag?

Jazz tunes similar to Snake rag include: Camp Meeting Blues, Canal Street Blues, Chattanooga Stomp, Chimes Blues, Dippermouth Blues, Doctor Jazz, Weatherbird Rag, Working Man Blues, Black Bottom Stomp, Blame It On The Blues. These are often performed as part of the same jazz repertoire and study collections.

Eb to Ab Major – King Oliver 1923

'Snake Rag' by King Oliver (1923) is a ragtime-influenced early jazz piece in Eb to Ab Major. Its strong syncopation, lively melody and cornet-led ensemble style reflect the transition from ragtime to New Orleans jazz.

Free Jazz Leadsheet for snake rag, Eb to Ab Major ,courtesy of The Jungle Jazz Band

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About this song:

'Snake Rag' is a 1923 jazz composition by King Oliver, one of the important figures of early New Orleans jazz. The tune combines ragtime-influenced syncopation with energetic ensemble passages and prominent cornet lines.

Its lively rhythmic character reflects the transition from ragtime to the developing jazz style of the 1920s. 'Snake Rag' remains part of the traditional jazz repertoire and is particularly well suited to small jazz ensembles.

About the composer: King Oliver

Joseph Nathan 'King' Oliver (1881–1938) was an American jazz cornetist and bandleader who played a major role in the development of early New Orleans jazz. Known for his expressive use of mutes and distinctive ensemble style, Oliver led the Creole Jazz Band and influenced a younger generation of musicians, including Louis Armstrong.

You might also like:

→ Camp meeting blues
→ Canal street blues
→ Chattanooga stomp
→ Chimes blues
→ Dippermouth blues
→ Doctor jazz
→ Weatherbird rag
→ Working man blues
→ Black bottom stomp
→ Blame it on the blues

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