Fentone Music Ragtime Favourites
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Essential Information About This Method
Essential Information About This Method
- An educational collection designed to develop style and sense of rhythm through the world of ragtime.
- Intermediate violin arrangements by Colin Cowles, accessible while remaining musical and stimulating.
- CD included to work on listening, rhythmic placement, and independent interpretation.
- A must-have repertoire centered around Scott Joplin, ideal for enriching study and concert programs.
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Summary of This Method
This collection with CD places the violinist at the heart of ragtime aesthetics through Scott Joplin pieces adapted to an intermediate level. A true bridge between technical work and playing enjoyment, it allows for the exploration of characteristic syncopations, the drive of the pulse, and the typical articulation of this repertoire. Colin Cowles' arrangements highlight the melodic line while preserving the dancing spirit and clarity of the themes, aiming to develop a lively and stylistically accurate interpretation.
Designed with a pedagogical approach, the book encourages progressive learning: the CD serves as a listening aid to internalize musical intentions, stabilize tempo, and refine rhythmic precision. It is an excellent choice for students wishing to broaden their musical culture, work on musicality and endurance, or simply add a "ragtime" color to their violin repertoire. Whether in lessons or personal practice, this method naturally fits into a training path, with motivating content that is immediately rewarding on the instrument.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Scott Joplin | Language | International |
| Arranger | Colin Cowles | Difficulty | INTERMEDIATE |
| Instrumentation | Violin | Pages | 36 |
| Genre | Educational | Year of Publication | 2004 |
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Questions frequently asked
What level of violin proficiency is Ragtime Favourites suitable for?
The collection is intended for intermediate level. Colin Cowles' arrangements enable an introduction to Scott Joplin's ragtime language at this stage of progress.
Does the collection include a CD?
A CD is included with the 36-page book. It serves as a listening aid to grasp musical intentions, maintain tempo, and work on rhythmic precision.
Which aspects of ragtime are practiced on the violin?
The pieces develop the characteristic syncopations of ragtime, the pulse, and the articulation associated with this repertoire. The melodic line remains prominent in the adaptations.
Who composed and arranged the pieces?
The works are by Scott Joplin and the violin arrangements are by Colin Cowles.
Can this book be used in violin lessons?
Designed with a pedagogical approach, this book can support work both in lessons and at home. The CD notably helps to consolidate tempo during piece learning.
