A First Book of Ragtime: For the Beginning Pianist with Downloadable Mp3s

by David Dutkanicz and Annabeth Albert

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048648128X
• ISBN13: 9780486481289
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 4 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher