Scott Joplin (1868-1917) was an American composer and pianist who played a pivotal role in the development of ragtime music during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ragtime is a genre of music characterized by its syncopated rhythms, lively melodies, and distinct left-hand patterns in the piano part. Joplin's most famous compositions are undoubtedly the "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer". This piece became a massive hit and is considered one of the most iconic ragtime compositions ever written. Another of Joplin's well-known compositions.
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This piece is a collaboration between Scott Joplin and Scott Hayden, another African American composer and pianist from the ragtime era. “Sunflower Slow Drag” was published in 1901. The title…
“Maple Leaf Rag,” composed by Scott Joplin in 1899, is considered one of the most important and influential pieces in the ragtime genre. Its lively syncopations, distinctive melodies, and playful…