Claytons Grand March, Piano

Clayton's Grand March by Charles D. Blake, 1877

As a kid, I often curled up with a good book while my mom practiced the piano. It may seem strange, but every time I hear one of her old pieces, it brings back vivid memories of the book(s) I was reading at the time. Clayton's Grand March is one of my favorites from back then, and I had lots of fun practicing so I could play it too.

Unfortunately, as always, when the camera started recording, lots of mistakes that I thought I'd "cured" showed up again. However, the piece is recognizable, and I wanted to upload it anyway. ;-)

Thanks for watching!!!

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[ZipoDoug]

Hi, Tom. Thanks for posting this. When I was in high school this was used as the school's graduation march (much slower tempo) Looking forward to mastering it someday from the Mammoth Folio.

[tomclemans]

Thank you for watching and for your kind note. I played this for my high school baccalaureate in 1964. I look forward to seeing some of your performances. :-)

[EvanWaggerman]

That was great!

[tomclemans]

Hi Evan, Thanks for watching. :-)

[tomclemans]

@Erudite127

@RICECOOSBAY

I recently found a copy of C. D. Blake's "Trembling Dewdrops" among my grandmother's music, copyright 1911. It looks way beyond my capability now, but maybe I'll be up to trying it after a couple more years practice.

I'm practicing Clayton's Grand March again for an improved upload soon. It has been one of my favorite piano pieces since my mom learned to play it in the late 1950s.

Thanks to both of you for watching and for your comments. :-)

[Erudite127]

@RICECOOSBAY Wow, really? I'm from London, UK, and acquired some salon music a few years back. This piece was in the compilation and wondered if anyone still plays it. I've never heard of your great grandfather before. Are there any other hidden gems?

[RICECOOSBAY]

You bet!

[tomclemans]

@RICECOOSBAY Thanks Mary, you just made my day.

I need to upload a better version some time soon. In several places, the timing wasn't very good.

:-)

[RICECOOSBAY]

Hi there, thank you so much for playing this. I have this music and many from Charles D. Blake. He was my great grand father! thanks again. Mary Blake Rice

[ammaray2]

it's so nice.I wish i can have the music sheets