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Ragtimes for Piano, Vol. 2: Piano (Solo)

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Ragtimes for Piano, Vol. 2: Piano (Solo)

By Scott Joplin / ed. Eberhardt Klemm

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Volume 2 of a collection of Ragtimes for Solo Piano by Scott Joplin, edited by Eberhardt Klemm.

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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 88
ISBN10: 0-01-407806-6
ISBN13: 979-0-0140-7806-5
SKU: 98-EP9678B

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About the Composer: Scott Joplin

Scott Joplin (1868, 1917) fundamentally shaped American music by elevating ragtime from a popular entertainment form to a serious compositional art. A trained musician who studied harmony and composition, Joplin elevated the form beyond improvisation, notating complex syncopated patterns with precision and structural sophistication. His rags became standards in piano pedagogy and remain central to understanding early 20th-century American concert music.

Why we love this

This volume offers substantial, idiomatic piano writing that demands both technical control and rhythmic independence. The Klemm edition provides reliable texts for study and performance, making these rags accessible without sacrificing the compositional integrity that made Joplin's work endure.

What to expect

Energetic and rhythmically intricate, with syncopated melodies that seem to dance against steady harmonic foundations. The music sparkles with syncopation and harmonic color while maintaining the structured elegance of concert composition.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced pianists ready to engage with syncopated repertoire that requires both technical facility and rhythmic security. This collection suits students exploring American musical traditions and pianists seeking to broaden their stylistic range beyond the standard classical canon.

How to get the most out of it

  • Maintain clarity in left-hand stride patterns while keeping the syncopated melody line singing above it; these two voices have different metric feels and must stay independent.
  • Resist the urge to rush syncopated passages. Tap the steady beat internally and let the offbeat figures land precisely against it.
  • Balance texture between the melodic material and harmonic accompaniment; the rags' sophistication emerges when supporting material is audible but clearly secondary.

How to use it

Feature these rags on recitals focused on American repertoire or as part of a program exploring early jazz influences. They pair well with Gershwin or other early 20th-century American composers, and work particularly effectively in educational settings where students benefit from studying non-European classical traditions.

Skills your students will build

  • Executing consistent left-hand stride patterns while maintaining rhythmic independence from syncopated right-hand figures
  • Reading and performing syncopation with precision (anticipations, ties across beats, offbeat entrances)
  • Shaping melodic lines within a ragtime idiom
  • Understanding harmonic language of early American concert music
  • Building stamina for repetitive accompaniment patterns across longer forms

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