The Joy Of Ragtime

(Yorktown). Experience the pleasure and satisfaction of some of the finest and bounciest piano tunes with the Joy Of Ragtime ! Here are 29 classic piano rags by Scott Joplin, Joseph Lamb, Tom Turpin, and other ragtime composers. Pieces include: Black and White Rag * Cakewalk Parade * Calico Rag * The St.Louis Rag * Maple Leaf Rag * The Chrysanthemum * The Entertainer * and more.

A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz. There was something special about Scott Joplin… This quiet kid could make a piano laugh out loud. Scott, the son of a man who had been enslaved, became a king—the King of Ragtime. This celebration of Scott Joplin, whose ragtime compositions paved the way for jazz, will captivate audiences and put a beat in their step, and the kaleidoscope-like illustrations will draw young readers in again and again.

(Yorktown). A hot and funky selection of piano solos tracing the changing face of jazz through a wide range of styles and sounds, all suitable for the early-intermediate performer. From the ragtime two-step of Scott Joplin to the bebop innovations of Monk and Charlie Parker, this unique set of pieces provides a valuable early taste of the rigours and joys of playing great jazz!

For anyone who has experienced the music of ragtime, it is easy to see how pianists of all ages and abilities quickly develop a fascination for this style of music. Fans of ragtime can experience the joy of hearing this music come alive under their fingertips through the solos in this collection. Students will enjoy the arrangements of some of Scott Joplin's most popular rags as well as original ragtime solos by Garcia.

Reprinted from the publishers' original editions, offers all thirty-eight piano rags by the respected master of the form, along with the original sheet music covers.

(Piano Solo Songbook). A great collection of more than 60 classic ragtime solos, including: American Beauty Rag * Bethena * The Easy Winners * The Entertainer * Harlem Rag * Kitten on the Keys * Maple Leaf Rag * Something Doing * Tiger Rag * Twelth Street Rag * Wild Cherries Rag * and more.

This is a richly varied assortment of materials for recital and study. It includes compositions suitable for a beginner's first recital, as well as solos and duets for the intermediate grades. There are long-neglected pieces plus jazz and contemporary pieces.