John Wesley Schaum

Ragtime is a word probably derived from ragged time. It began to flourish in the 1890's. It's basis is strong syncopation in both melody and accompaniment. Scott Joplin did not invent ragtime, but he...

John W. Schaum has arranged this collection of classic ragtime songs for the late elementary student. These pieces may be used as supplementary study for students in Level Two method books.

by Henry C. Work / arr. John W. Schaum

arr. John W. Schaum

This dazzling two-piano arrangement by John W. Schaum is rhythmically vigorous, and with its brilliant conclusion would serve well as a dramatic ending to any piano program. Parts of equal difficulty...

This dazzling two-piano arrangement by John W. Schaum is rhythmically vigorous, and with its brilliant conclusion would serve well as a dramatic ending to any piano program. Parts of equal difficulty...

Piano solo arrangements by John W. Schaum of our national anthem, America, and America the Beautiful include all the lyrics for community singing events. The piano accompaniment features vibrant harmo...

The Easy Classics series highlights famous themes every student should know. This stately theme, ideal for recital, is from Edvard Grieg's Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op. 56.

5 carefully arranged spirituals for the upper elementary level pianist: Deep River - He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Just a Closer Walk with Thee - Kum Ba Yah - Let Us Break Bread Together.

Students will have fun playing these easy pieces which are ideal for recitals. The smart choices and short length of each book create an attractive and practical supplement. The music is carefully arr...

Favorite performance duets - primo and secondo are at the same level and can be played by students! 'Mexican Clap-Hands Dance, ' 'Parade of the Toy Soldiers, ' 'Pop! Goes the Weasel, ' 'Skip to My Lou...

Favorite performance duets - primo and secondo are at the same level and can be played by students! 'Blue Tail Fly, ' 'Comin' Round the Mountain, ' 'In My Merry Oldsmobile, ' 'Jenny Lind Polka, ' 'Mar...

The JOHN W. SCHAUM DUET ALBUM contains several highlights which offer definite contributions to piano teaching: 1. The measures of each duet are numbered identically enabling the players to know insta...

Easy to play arrangement of a beloved theme (key of C major). Carefully edited for ease of teaching.

Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) composed his great music under abstract titles such as: Preludes, Mazurkas, Berceuses, and Waltzes. Modern education advocates graphic descriptive captions that tell incide...

7 well-known themes: Bourée - Gavotte - Minuet (Anna Magdalena) - Musette - My Heart Ever Faithful - Polonaise - Sheep May Safely Graze.

5 famous themes: Bourée - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Minuet in G Major - Musette - Siciliano.

This light-hearted theme by Muzio Clementi has been arranged for an early advanced level by John W. Schaum. The melody switches back and forth from bass to treble.

9 favorite themes: Air in C - Allelujah ·Don Giovanni - Jupiter Symphony - Marriage of Figaro - Piano Concerto - Rondo in C - Sonata ·Symphony No. 40.

6 well-known themes: Allegro in B-Flat - Ave Verum - Minuet in F - Romance - Symphony No. 39 - Turkish March.