Rags - Book 1

*A Fascinating Volume Comprising 9 of Joplin's Rags.* These pieces range from well known, "The Entertainer" through to some of his lesser known rags. Includes Joplin's performance instructions. This volume would be a welcome addition to any recorder players library.

Scott Joplin (November 24, 1868 – April 1, 1917) was an American composer and pianist. Dubbed the "King of Ragtime", he composed more than 40 ragtime pieces one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first and most popular pieces, the Maple Leaf Rag became the genre's first and most influential hit, later being recognized as the quintessential rag Joplin considered ragtime to be a form of classical music meant to be played in concert halls and largely disdained the performance of ragtime as honky tonk music most common in saloons.

1. Original Rags
2. The Entertainer
3. Bethena
4. Scott Joplin's New Rag
5. Elite Syncopations
6. Maple Leaf Rag
7. Stoptime Rag
8. Weeping Willow
9. Search Light Rag

_Score 45 pp. Part 20 pp._

_ABRSM DESCANT SYLLABUS 2018-2021 Grade 5 LIST B_