This collection of the best piano rags by a noted music historian 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," and "American Beauty Rag."

All 38 piano rags by the acknowledged master of the form, reprinted from the publishers' original editions complete with sheet music covers. Introduction by David A. Jasen.

A new edition of 12 piano rags by Joseph F. Lamb originally published by John Stark between 1908 and 1919. Edited by Christopher Frieman.

Ragtime: An Encyclopedia, Discography, and Sheetography is the definitive reference work for this important popular form of music that flourished from the 1890s through the 1920s, and was one of the key predecessors of jazz. It collects for the first time entries on all the important composers and performers, and descriptions of their works; a complete listing of all known published ragtime compositions, even those self-published and known only in single copies; and a complete discography from the cylinder era to today. It also represents the culmination of a lifetime’s research for its author, considered to be the foremost scholar of ragtime and early twentiethh-century popular music. Rare photographs accompany most entries, taken from the original sheets, newspapers, and other archival sources.

Develop music appreciation among your students with folk songs, rhythmic poems, stories with musical themes, and picture books with strong musical links. Designed for teaching flexibility, these lessons can be adapted according to a teacher's level of musical proficiency and time limitations. Sections cover rhythm, melody, form, instruments, music history, and dance forms, with lively activities that involve singing, playing instruments, chanting, and movement. These are perfect for the nonmusician who is teaching music as well as the seasoned music specialist.

A history of American music, its diversity, and the cultural influences that helped it develop.

Original collection of piano tunes from the 1920s and '30s features Kitten on the Keys, Dizzy Fingers, Dream of a Doll, Spring Fever, A Stately Mansion, and many other old-time favorites.