A First Book of Ragtime for the Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s

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.
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01 - The Entertainer   13 - Charleston Rag
02 - Magnetic Rag   14 - Mississippi Rag
03 - Blue Goose Rag   15 - Sleepy Hollow
04 - Fig Leaf Rag   16 - Chevy Chase Rag
05 - Champagne Rag   17 - Harlem Rag
06 - Tiger Rag   18 - A Breeze from Alabama
07 - Grace and Beauty   19 - Violin Rag
08 - Great Scott Rag   20 - Twelfth Street Rag
09 - Easy Winners   21 - Fizz Water
10 - Felicity Rag   22 - Peach Rag
11 - High Society   23 - Maple Leaf Rag
12 - Weeping Willow   24 - Bohemia Rag