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Time to Get Up! Rag: Intermediate Piano Sheet

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Time to Get Up! Rag: Intermediate Piano Sheet

Time to Get Up! Rag: Intermediate Piano Sheet

By Rebecca A. Pulju

Item: 98-S4132
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This short Pulju rag is meant to grab your attention. The introductory cross-hand keyboard run (written as a diminished 7th arpeggio) says, "Time to Get Up!" The perky theme which follows is helped along by bouncing L.H. staccato quarter notes and harmonies that are a little quirky. Are you UP! to the challenge?

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Series: Spotlight Solo Sheets
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
UPC: 674398215539
SKU: 98-S4132

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Why we love this

Pulju knows exactly how to write music that demands attention without overwhelming intermediate pianists. The opening diminished 7th arpeggio across both hands is theatrical enough to command a room, and the quirky harmonies in the theme that follows prove that rhythmic energy doesn't require technical pyrotechnics.

What to expect

A musical wake-up call delivered with a wink. The opening literally demands attention, then settles into a perky groove that's fun to play but requires attention to detail. It's cheeky, confident, and genuinely enjoyable rather than a slog through technique.

Who it's for

Intermediate pianists who are ready to move beyond straightforward accompaniment patterns and want to develop rhythmic independence between their hands. This is an ideal audition or recital piece for students seeking something with personality that fits their technical level.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the introductory cross-hand run as a single gesture rather than separate hands. Think of it as one fluid line that happens to jump between staves.
  • Keep the left-hand staccato quarter notes bouncy but controlled; overemphasizing them will blur the harmonic content Pulju carefully layers underneath.
  • Lean into the quirky harmonies by letting them breathe slightly in places where the ear expects resolution. That tension is the piece's personality.

How to use it

Program this as a lighter moment in a recital or student showcase, especially alongside more serious Romantic or contemporary works. Its short length makes it perfect for a quick palette cleanser between heavier pieces, and the distinctive title gives your program notes a conversational opener.

Skills your students will build

  • Cross-hand arpeggio patterns and keyboard navigation
  • Left-hand rhythmic independence (staccato quarter notes against melodic movement)
  • Interpreting quirky harmonic language and non-functional harmony
  • Balancing rhythmic energy with clarity in voicing

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