41 jumpin' and jivin' Ragtime solos from 20 famous composers all in one bumper anthology! Celebrated academic Dr. Maurice Hinson presents his definitive collection of Ragtime favourites from composers as wide ranging and diverse in style as Debussy Joplin Berlin and Blake.Not only does this anthology feature a great selection of stomping and entertaining tunes that have always been guarenteed crowd-pleasers but the scope of the collection also provides a valuable glimpse into the heritage of the Rag showing the influence of the American syncopated style on some of Europe's most important composers.

Description A First Book Of Ragtime For The Beginning Pianist This compilation of easy-to-play ragtime favourites features 24 rollicking melodies by The Big Three of ragtime - Scott Joplin, James Scott, and Joseph Lamb - plus pieces by Eubie Blake, Tom Turpin, and Songlist A Breeze From Alabama Blue Goose Rag Bohemia Rag Champagne Rag Charleston Rag Chevy Chase Rag Easy Winners Felicity Rag Fig Leaf Rag Fizz Water Grace And Beauty Great Scott Rag Harlem Rag High Society Magnetic Rag Maple Leaf Rag Mississippi Rag Peach Rag Sleepy Hollow The Entertainer The Weeping Willow Tiger Rag Twelfth Street Rag Violin Rag

This compilation of easy-to-play ragtime favourites features 24 rollicking melodies by 'The Big Three' of ragtime - Scott Joplin, James Scott, and Joseph Lamb - plus pieces by Eubie Blake, Tom Turpin, and other artists. Popular tunes include Maple Leaf Rag, The Entertainer, and Tiger Rag. Novices of all ages will delight in these simplified arrangements of carefully selected pieces. The editor provides suggested fingerings and comments on each piece that include background on the composers and tips for performance.