A First Book of Ragtime: For the Beginning Pianist with Downloadable Mp3s - Paperback
by David Dutkanicz (Author)
This compilation of easy-to-play ragtime favorites 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.
Along with the twenty-four piano arrangements, this collection includes a free MP3 download for every piece, which will help beginning pianists develop an ear for the melodies. The MP3s may be downloaded individually or collectively.
Front Jacket
This compilation of easy-to-play ragtime favorites 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.
Along with the twenty-four piano arrangements, this collection includes a free MP3 download for every piece, which will help beginning pianists develop an ear for the melodies. The MP3s may be downloaded individually or collectively. Dover (2011) original publication. See every Dover book in print at
www.doverpublications.com
Back Jacket
This compilation of easy-to-play ragtime favorites 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.
Along with the twenty-four piano arrangements, this collection includes a free MP3 download for every piece, which will help beginning pianists develop an ear for the melodies. The MP3s may be downloaded individually or collectively. Dover (2011) original publication. See every Dover book in print at
www.doverpublications.com
Author Biography
Former Dover editor David Dutkanicz holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New York University, and Columbia University. He is the editor of several books in this series.
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