A First Book of Blues 16 Arrangements for the

This original compilation introduces beginning pianists of all ages to one of America's most celebrated art forms. Sixteen easy-to-play renditions of popular blues melodies comprise traditional works as well as several numbers by blues giants Jelly Roll Morton and W. C. Handy, including "St. Louis Blues," "Joe Turner Blues," and "The Hesitating Blues."

Former Dover editor David Dutkanicz holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, New York University, and Columbia University. He is the editor of several books in this series.

Editor's Note The Blues Scale Blues Rhythm Down Home Blues, Tom Delaney (1889–1963) Outta’ Bed Blues, Traditional Crazy Blues, Perry Bradford (1883–1970) St. James Infirmary, TraditionalPrison Bound,Traditional Weary Blues, Artie Mathews (1888–1958) St. Louis Blues, W. C. Handy (1873–1958) Yellow Dog Blues, W. C. Handy (1873–1958) Joe Turner Blues, W. C. Handy (1873–1958) Careless Love, Traditional Arkansas Blues, Anton Lada (c.1890–1944) & Spencer Williams (1889–1965) The Hesitating Blues, W. C. Handy (1873–1958) Beale Street Blues, W. C. Handy (1873–1958) Royal Garden Blues, Spencer Williams (1889–1965) & Clarence Williams (1898–1965) Jelly Roll Blues, Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton (1885–1941) Memphis Blues, W. C. Handy (1873–1958)

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A First Book of Blues 16 Arrangements for the Beginning Pianist

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