Scott Joplin and the ragtime era / Peter Gammond.

Author/creator Gammond, Peter
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : St. Martin's Press, 1975.
Description223 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects

Contents Hullo ragtime! A broad definition -- Scott Joplin I: the entertainer -- On top of the parlour piano: musical background -- Scott Joplin II: St. Louis -- School of ragtime -- Ragtime strains -- Scott Joplin III: original rags -- Grace and beauty: the classical ragtime composers -- Scott Joplin IV: the missing guest of honor -- Ragtime days 1896-1907 -- Scott Joplin V: the final gesture -- The ragtime explosion 1908-30 -- Scott Joplin VI: Joplin's music -- Ragtime and jazz -- How to play ragtime -- Ragtime on record -- Coda: ragtime roundup.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliography (pages 189-192) and discography (pages 201-218).
Bibliography note"Checklist of music by Scott Joplin": pages 219-223.
LCCN 75025758

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.J75 G35 1975 ✔ Available Place Hold