Joplin - Ragtime Classics for Easy Piano

Famous Joplin Ragtime Piano Pieces at an Easy to Early-Intermediate Level

This book brings together 10 of the most famous and widely performed ragtime piano pieces by Scott Joplin, arranged for pianists who want to enjoy the authentic sound and rhythmic energy of classic ragtime without the frustration of advanced technical difficulty.

All pieces are presented in their complete original form and length, fully simplified throughout to remain accessible, comfortable to play, and musically satisfying, while preserving the characteristic style and structure of Joplin’s music.

The arrangements are carefully crafted to capture the rhythmic drive, charm, and unmistakable character of ragtime. Clear textures, logical hand positions, and thoughtful musical guidance allow you to sound confident, expressive, and stylistically convincing at the piano, even if you are not an advanced player.

Created for pianists who already know the basics and are ready to move beyond simple beginner material, this collection helps you play music that feels stylish, rewarding, and enjoyable from the very first piece.

What makes this book special

• Great-sounding ragtime arrangements that do not require advanced technique
• Large, clear, easy-to-read print with a clean and spacious layout
• Detailed musical guidance including fingering, phrasing, articulation, and dynamics
• Video tutorials for every piece, presented in the correct performance tempo and a slower practice tempo
• A short, practical music guide covering essential piano fundamentals and basic music theory

Everything in this book is designed to support confident playing, musical understanding, and enjoyment at the piano.

This book is ideal for

• Late beginners and early intermediate pianists
• Adult learners and self-taught players
• Pianists returning to the instrument after a break
• Students and teachers looking for recognizable, audience-friendly repertoire
• Anyone who enjoys classic ragtime piano music that is easier to play than it sounds

These are pieces that listeners readily recognize, that work well in public performance, and that give genuine satisfaction to the pianist.

Pieces included in this book

1. The Entertainer
2. Maple Leaf Rag
3. The Easy Winners
4. Elite Syncopations
5. Solace
6. The Cascades
7. Magnetic Rag
8. Pineapple Rag
9. Peacherine Rag
10. Bethena – A Concert Waltz

All pieces are arranged at a consistent easy to early-intermediate level and presented in a clear, readable format that supports confident learning and steady musical progress.

Series information

This book is part of the Beautiful Piano Songs by Classical Masters series.

Discover more beautifully arranged piano books from the same series, featuring music by Haydn, Händel, Beethoven, Chopin, Bach, Mozart, Grieg, Gershwin, and many other great composers – all prepared with the same focus on clarity, readability, and musical quality.