Rags to Riches Book 1 for Descant Recorder is brim full of brilliant Ragtime music by Scott Joplin and James Scott, and comprises ten pieces – Two Steps, Rags, and Waltzes – arranged especially for the intermediate descant (soprano) recorder player.

A few are tricky, some less challenging, and are arranged so that the level of difficulty is broadly progressive, as is the note range – notes span just over two octaves from low C to high D. A piano accompaniment book is available separately and backing tracks (solo recorder, recorder & piano, and solo piano) are free to download on our website. Expect lots of jaunty tunes, some complex rhythms, and a few soaring melodies. Something for everyone!

Includes: Leola, Peacherine Rag, Pleasant Moments, The Easy Winners, Weeping Willow, Heart’s Longing, The Favorite, Elite Syncopations, The Fascinator and Ophelia Rag.