4 Joplin Rags

The talented Scott Joplin was a pioneer of the Piano Rag and he wrote some of the most popular and recognisable pieces in this genre. This is the first book of Joplin rags in collection spanning three volumes. / Piano

Par JOPLIN SCOTT. 15 classic Joplin rags for electronic keyboard and published as part of the Easy Keyboard Library Series. Includes such classics such as Elite Syncopation, Maple Leaf Rag and The Entertainer. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Clavier

Mixed Bag No. 5-’Joplin did for the rag what Chopin did for the mazurka’ it almost seems unnecessary to introduce the 'King of Ragtime Writers' Scott Joplin. During his brief career the African-American composer andpianist wrote 44 original ragtime pieces one ragtime ballet and two operas. One of his first pieces the 'Maple Leaf Rag' became ragtime's first and most influential hit and has been recognized as the archetypal rag.Asa composer Joplin refined ragtime elevating it above the low and unrefined form that lived in popular imagination. Joplin's ragtime expressed the intensity and energy of a modern urban America and rejuvenatedAmerican popular music. His work paved the way for the recognition of future African-American musicians and music styles such as novelty piano and jazz.As part of the Mixed Bag series Roger Cawkwell has arranged twoJoplin rags for Woodwind ensemble.

Six popular Joplin rags arranged for Violin and Piano. This is a Great Performer's Edition edited by Itzhak Perlman.