By Subject > Music > Music for Beginners > 3 > A First Book of Ragtime: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s A First Book of Ragtime: For The Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s Author: David Dutkanicz Retail Price: $7.95 Availability: In Stock Format: Music Scores Pages: 48 Contents: Click to View Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 11 ISBN: 048648128X EAN: 978-0-486-48128-9 UPC: 800759481286 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. 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. Dover Original. Ready to Buy? Add this to your cart (you can always remove it later.) Shopping here is Guaranteed Safe! Here's a sample of other Dover titles that may interest your customers. A First Book of Hymns and Spirituals: For The Beginning Pianist by Bergerac Includes The Gift to Be Simple; Amazing Grace; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; Deep River; and many other favorites in fun-to-play, pedagogically sound arrangements, 25 in all. 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