Alexander's Ragtime Band

by Eric Baumgartner
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Lyrics

Come on and hear, come on and hear

Al ex an der’s

band.

Come on and hear, come on and hear;

it’s the best band in the land.

They can play a bu gle call like you nev er heard be fore, so nat u ral that you want to go to war.

That’s just the best est band what am,

hon ey lamb.

Come on a band.

And if you care to hear the nee Riv er played in rag time, come on and hear, come on and hear

Al ex an der’s rag time band.

Alexander's Ragtime Band — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Alexander's Ragtime Band" by Eric Baumgartner in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 132 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Alexander's Ragtime Band

Can I learn "Alexander's Ragtime Band" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Alexander's Ragtime Band" with hands-separate practice in C at 132 BPM.
What key is "Alexander's Ragtime Band" by Eric Baumgartner played in?
Alexander's Ragtime Band is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Alexander's Ragtime Band"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Alexander's Ragtime Band" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Alexander's Ragtime Band"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Alexander's Ragtime Band"?
"Alexander's Ragtime Band" was originally performed by Eric Baumgartner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Eric Baumgartner can I play here?
Try "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Ain't She Sweet", "Alley Cat". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Alexander's Ragtime Band"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Alexander's Ragtime Band" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Alexander's Ragtime Band"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Alexander's Ragtime Band" is in the key of C at 132 BPM.

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