Bon Bon Buddy (Bon Bon Baby) (from In Dahomey): E-Z Play Today
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Bon Bon Buddy (Bon Bon Baby) (from In Dahomey): E-Z Play Today

As performed by Alex Rogers

Item: 35-DS01867833
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 3
SKU: 35-DS01867833

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About the Artist: Alex Rogers

Alex Rogers was a groundbreaking African American songwriter and performer who helped define early Broadway musical theater in the early 1900s. As a composer and lyricist for In Dahomey (1903), one of the first all-Black musical comedies produced on Broadway, Rogers created music that blended ragtime idioms with theatrical storytelling and established a crucial legacy in American musical theater history.

Why we love this

This E-Z Play arrangement brings a piece of Broadway history into reach for pianists working at an accessible level. The syncopated, cheerful character of "Bon Bon Buddy" captures the energy of early ragtime theater without demanding advanced technique, making it an engaging choice for students exploring American musical theater repertoire beyond the standard classical canon.

What to expect

Buoyant and playful, with the infectious energy of early 1900s ragtime theater. The music sparkles with charm and humor, inviting audiences into a world of lighthearted entertainment and rhythmic vitality.

Who it's for

Piano students at the early intermediate level who are ready to explore American musical theater and ragtime styles. This arrangement works well for students developing comfort with syncopation and period performance practice.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the ragtime syncopations crisp and clean; clarity in the rhythmic offbeats defines the style
  • Balance the melodic line against supporting figures so the tune stays front and center
  • Maintain steady tempo throughout even when the rhythmic patterns feel bouncy; let the written rhythm do the work rather than rushing

How to use it

Feature this in a recital celebrating American musical theater history, or pair it with other early Broadway selections to create a thematic concert set. It also fits naturally into a unit on ragtime and syncopation within a piano curriculum.

Skills your students will build

  • Syncopated rhythm reading and execution
  • Ragtime stylistic interpretation and phrasing
  • Balance between melody and accompaniment figures
  • Steady tempo maintenance through rhythmic complexity

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