Scott Joplin

Ten classic Scott Joplin Piano rags arranged for Classical Guitar by Jerry Willard. Arranged in standard notation and tablature these timeless tunes by the most famous of all ragtime composers soundabsolutely great on a Classical Guitar and to help you perform them perfectly the Download Card features recordings of each by Willard himself. Rising quickly to fame for his ragtime compositions andachieving acclaim as the 'King of Ragtime Writers' composer and multi-instrumentalist Scott Joplin wrote some of the greatest rags ever as well as some of the finest compositions of any style or genre. WithScott Joplin Favorites For Classical Guitar you can learn such rags as Maple Leaf Rag The Entertainer and Heliotrope Bouquet for the Classical Guitar. Suitable for intermediate to advancedplayers this book will keep you entertained for hours as you pore over the expertly composed rags that have become so ingrained in modern music. Born to a musical family in Texas in 1867 it becameimmediately obvious that Joplin was of exceptional talent. After learning a number of instruments and moving to Missouri his compositions brought him great fame and had a profound influence on othercomposers of the day and for over a century to come. Tunes like Cleopha Kismet Rag Pleasant Moments and The Strenuous Life all had a huge impact on the musical world turning this creative genius into ahousehold name.  Now accomplished guitarist Jerry Willard has compiled and arranged ten of Joplin's best tunes into this sheet music songbook letting you learn thesewonderful compositions for the Classical Guitar. As a bonus extra the included download card allows you to listen to Willard himself performing all ten songs that were specially recorded for this edition. This will allow

Ten Scott Joplin compositions scored meticulously for guitar ensemble by John De Chiaro. The score piano accompaniment and 1st guitar parts are available in a hard copy book. The 2nd 3rd and 4th guitar parts are free internetdownloads. Wonderful concert material for the guitar ensemble!

A collection of ten transcriptions for the guitar of classic rags by Scott Joplin, the greatest and most inspired of all ragtime composers. The works selected for this volume are an excellent cross-sampling of Joplin's rags. Titles include: The Entertainer * The Cascades * Maple Leaf Rag.

The Piano rag is musical form unlike any other. Although melodious ragtime's excitement and appeal derives from its syncopated rhythms. Ragtime music achieved notoriety through its greatest composer >ScottJoplin/strong> (1868-1917). At an early age he studied with an old German musician who introduced him to the Piano and music theory. While still in his early teens he earned his way playing Piano in the honky-tonks of villages andtowns in the Mississippi Valley. He was intrigued with the folk music of his people and the jig Piano style of the self-taught pianists with whom he worked.Complete Works Of Scott Joplin For Guitar allowsyou to take a musical journey through Scott Joplin's prolific career and perform these time-honored ragtime Piano pieces as they are transcribed here for solo Guitar. Written in standard notation only withfingerings and historical/ performance notes.

Intended for both working guitarists and those who play strictly for the enjoyment of great music, this collection of ragtime favorites will add something special to any party or social gathering. Including arrangements of such popular rags as 'The Entertainer,' 'Maple Leaf Rag,' 'Weeping Willow,' and 'Peacherine Rag,' this edition provides you with a repertoire of crowd-pleasers for any event and will help keep your listeners' toes tapping. Information about Scott Joplin and a glossary of terms and symbols are included, making this book useful and enjoyable to own. / Guitare