This compilation of easy-to-play ragtime favourites 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.

Description A First Book Of Ragtime For The Beginning Pianist This compilation of easy-to-play ragtime favourites 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 Songlist A Breeze From Alabama Blue Goose Rag Bohemia Rag Champagne Rag Charleston Rag Chevy Chase Rag Easy Winners Felicity Rag Fig Leaf Rag Fizz Water Grace And Beauty Great Scott Rag Harlem Rag High Society Magnetic Rag Maple Leaf Rag Mississippi Rag Peach Rag Sleepy Hollow The Entertainer The Weeping Willow Tiger Rag Twelfth Street Rag Violin Rag

Compiled by noted music historian Rudi Blesh this collection of the best Piano rags recaptures the lively mood of the ragtime era.All the greats are here including Scott Joplin James Scott and Joseph Francis Lamb as are such popular pieces as Maple Leaf Rag The Entertainer Elite Syncopations Swipesy Cake Walk and American Beauty Rag.