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Piano SKU: AP.6-48128X For the Beginning Pianist. Arranged by David Dutkanicz. Piano Collection. Dover Edition: A First Book. Ragtime. Book. Dover Publications #06-48128X. Published by Dover Publications (AP.6-48128X). ISBN 9780486481289. English.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.