"It´s never right to play Ragtime almost." (Scott Joplin) Most listeners associate "ragtime" with pieces by Scott Joplin. He was one of the first African-American composers of classical and popular music and has perfected this style of music. The word "ragtime" comes from "ragged time" and describes the syncopated, happy melodies of the right hand in contrast to the distinctive bass basics on one and three and the chords on two and four of the left hand. A deeper insight into Joplins pieces gives this collection. The pieces combine folklore, African rhythms and classical piano music. Jean Kleeb has simplified and edited them with fingerings. - 7 typical and well-known pieces in full length - Difficult passages are simplified - With fingerings The Strenuous Life (A Ragtime Two Step) ú Original Rags ú Eugenia ú The Entertainer (A Ragtime Two Step) ú Bethena ú MapleLeaf Rag ú Solace (A Mexican Serenade

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