Rags And — Ragtime: A Musical History

The authors divide the music into distinct categories—Folk, Classic, Popular, Novelty, and Stride—to explain how the genre evolved and branched out.

Modern musicians value it as a "listener's guide" or a companion for learning pieces, as it helps identify the distinct styles of different composers. Rags and Ragtime: a Musical History

The text is enriched with over 100 rare photographs , original sheet music covers, and discographies. Critical Reception original sheet music covers

Reviewers often describe it as a "standard text" and an "unchallengeable authority". Rags and Ragtime: a Musical History