A First Book of Ragtime: 24 Arrangements for the Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s (Dover Music for Piano)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (929 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 048648128X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Five Stars some fun songs. "Finally!" according to Faith Nauroth. I have been looking high and low for a good, simple version of the Entertainer for one of my students who LOVES jazz music. This book fit the bill perfectly and also gives a very nice variety of other well known jazz hits by the greats!. IdahoLee said Good book for beginning kid players who like jazz. My son, 9, loves to play the entertainer. This book has other pieces like that - busy right hand melody with left hand harmonies. They are challenging for him but not beyond his abilities. It's hard to find songs for kids that aren't dorky kid songs! He likes this book.
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.. 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. 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
From the Back CoverThis 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 MP3s may be downloaded individually or collectively.. 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