The Dove and the Maple Tree

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.

All 38 piano rags by the acknowledged master of the form, reprinted from the publishers' original editions complete with sheet music covers. Introduction by David A. Jasen. Content : School of Ragtime, by Scott Joplin Original Rags Maple Leaf Rag Swipesy, written with Arthur Marshall Sunflower Slow Drag, written with Scott Hayden Peacherine Rag The Easy Winners The Entertainer A Breeze from Alabama Elite Syncopations The Strenuous Life Something Doing, written with Scott Hayden Weeping Willow Palm Leaf Rag The Favorite The Sycamore The Cascades Leola Eugenia The Ragtime Dance Seachlight Rag Gladiolus Rag Rose Leaf Rag Heliotrope Bouquet, written with Louis Chauvin The Nonpareil Fig Leaf Rag Sugar Cane Pine Apple Rag Wall Street Rag Country Club Euphonic Sounds Paragon Rag Stoptime Rag Felicity Rag, written with Scott Hayden Scott Joplin's New Rag Kismet Rag, written with Scott hayde Magnetic Rag Reflection Rag Silver Swan Rag