Barrelhouse Piano

Barrelhouse piano is a style of blues piano playing that originated in the early 20th century. It is characterized by a fast, driving rhythm, often with a heavy emphasis on the left hand. The right hand often plays a syncopated melody, while the left hand provides a steady, driving beat. The style is often associated with the honky-tonk and juke joint scenes of the American South. It is also closely related to ragtime and boogie-woogie.