Ragtime: Its History, Composers, and Music
John Edward Hasse's 'Ragtime: Its History, Composers, and Music' delves into the origins, key figures, and compositions of ragtime. It explores the genre's evolution, cultural significance, and influence on American music, offering a thorough scholarly overview for enthusiasts and researchers alike.
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Ragtime: Its History, Composers, and Music by John Edward Hasse provides a detailed examination of the ragtime genre. The book traces the development of ragtime from its emergence in the late 19th century through its peak popularity.
It covers the lives and contributions of prominent ragtime composers, highlighting their innovative styles and influences on American music. Readers gain insight into the musical structures and techniques that define ragtime.
The work also discusses the cultural and social contexts in which ragtime flourished, including its role in vaudeville and early jazz. Hasse's analysis underscores ragtime's lasting impact on subsequent musical forms.
Through scholarly research and musical examples, the book serves as an essential resource for understanding this pivotal chapter in music history.
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