A First Book of Ragtime: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s (Dover Classical Piano Music For Beginners) - Softcover

Dutkanicz, David

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9780486481289: A First Book of Ragtime: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s (Dover Classical Piano Music For Beginners)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 048648128X ISBN 13: 9780486481289
Publisher: Dover Publications, 2011

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

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
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Publisher
Dover Publications
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
048648128X
ISBN 13 
9780486481289
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
48
Rating
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