Rhythm and Rag (16 pieces in various popular styles)
Price: £4.50
Grade(s)/Level(s): 3, 4, 5
Instrumentation: Piano solo, Keyboard
Format: Sheet Music
Extent: 24 pages
ISBN: 9781854723987
- this album was the first to be published in Alan Haughton’s Rhythm and Rag series (see EPP84, and Rhythm and Rag for Trumpet, Clarinet and Saxophone).
- a superb collection of simple and tuneful pieces in various jazz styles.
- young pianists will love the bluesy ‘Boogie on Down’, the lovely ballad tune of ‘Stephanie’s Song’ and the cheerful ‘Rainy Day Rag’.
Series: Piano Exams Grade 4
Contents
- 2D: No. 13
- All Alone: No. 14
- Blue Note: No. 4 Blue Note (No. 4 from Rhythm and Rag)
- Boogie on down: No. 2
- Carolyn’s Song: No. 6
- Evening Song: No. 12
- Fanfare: No. 11
- Freeway: No. 1
- Going Home: No. 7
- Lazy: No. 5
- On the Run: No. 8
- Rainy Day Rag: No. 15
- Stephanie’s Song: No. 10
- Toccata: No. 9
- Wagontrain Blues: No. 3
- You and Me: No. 16
Series Information: Easier Piano Pieces
Publication Date: 2nd January 1988
Reviews
Press reviews
‘Alan Haughton displays a natural melodic gift in the 16 short pieces in Rhythm and Rag, which form an excellent introduction to this style. Where this collection scores over others of a similar type is that each piece is not only intensely musical - some are real gems - but it also poses quite specific technical challenges.’ Richard Hollingdale, Music Journal ‘As the title suggests, these pieces in jazz idiom are a splendid introduction for young pupils wishing to get away from the ‘classics’ for a while. Alan Haughton has taught many young children and his music has an immediate appeal with its catchy rhythms yet not too difficult technically.’ Piano Journal ‘Musical quality: Outstanding.’ Piano Quarterly
