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Playing Example, Charleston by James P. Johnson (Goofy Loopy Piano Chord)

Arpeggio Style 00:21 Both Hand 4 Beat Pattern 01:10 Boom - Chic 02:05 L hand Arpeggio and Melody 02:54 “Charleston” by James P. Johnson “Charleston”, composed by James P. Johnson in 1923, is one of the most influential pieces in early jazz history and a defining musical symbol of the Harlem Renaissance. Written originally for the Broadway musical Runnin’ Wild, the piece quickly became inseparable from the Charleston dance and the vibrant cultural energy of 1920s America. Musically, “Charleston” is built on a highly distinctive rhythmic pattern known today as the Charleston rhythm. This pattern typically accents a dotted quarter note followed by an eighth note, creating a syncopated, forward-driving pulse. The rhythm embodies the excitement and rebellious spirit of the Jazz Age, breaking away from the rigid feel of earlier popular music. Harmonically, the piece is rooted in early jazz and blues traditions. It employs functional harmony with strong dominant–tonic movement, but its real innovation lies in how rhythm and groove are emphasized over harmonic complexity. The driving left-hand patterns, especially when played in a stride piano style, give the music its unstoppable momentum. James P. Johnson, often called the father of stride piano, uses “Charleston” to showcase rhythmic vitality rather than virtuosic complexity. The piece invites physical movement, blurring the line between music and dance. This connection helped it spread rapidly beyond the theater into dance halls, clubs, and popular culture at large. Culturally, “Charleston” represents more than just a song or dance. It symbolizes a shift toward modernity, freedom of expression, and African American influence on mainstream American music. Its success opened doors for jazz composers and performers and helped establish jazz as a dominant cultural force. Today, “Charleston” remains an essential work for understanding early jazz rhythm, stride piano, and the social energy of the 1920s. (Goofy Loopy Piano Chord)