Scott Joplin
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Scott Joplin was an American composer and pianist. Dubbed the "King of Ragtime", he composed more than 40 ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first and most popular pieces,
Joplin in 1912
Scott Joplin House in St. Louis, Missouri
Cover of Scott Joplin's 1905 work "Bethena"; the woman on the cover may be Joplin's second wife, Freddie Alexander
Front cover of the "Wall Street Rag" (1909) sheet music
Ragtime
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Ragtime, also spelled rag-time or rag time, is a musical style noted for its syncopated or "ragged" rhythm. It originated in African American communities in the late 19th century and was propelled to
Scott Joplin
…Scott Joplin (November 24, 1868 – April 1, 1917) was an American composer and pianist. Dubbed the "King of Ragtime", he composed more than 40 ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet (original version of "The Ragtime Dance", 1899/1902), and two operas. One of his first…
Cover for "La Pas Ma La" sheet music (1895). Words and music by Ernest Hogan.
Joseph Lamb's 1916 "The Top Liner Rag"
Sheet music of Joplin's 1899 "Maple Leaf Rag"