Composer

Scott Joplin

1868-1917

Scott Joplin was an African American composer born in Texas, known as the "King of Ragtime." Blending syncopated, buoyant rhythms with sophisticated harmony, he brought the genre to national prominence with the enormous success of "Maple Leaf Rag." This site includes 18 of his works, such as "The Entertainer" and "Elite Syncopations."

Works by Joplin (18 pieces)

Ragtime18

Ragtime pieces centered on Scott Joplin's syncopated rhythms — a lively American genre that helped pave the way for jazz.

A Breeze From AlabamaIntermediate4:12 The Easy WinnersIntermediate5:04 Wall Street RagIntermediate2:24 Elite SyncopationsIntermediate4:56 The EntertainerIntermediate4:13 Original RagsIntermediate3:38 Something DoingIntermediate2:54 Sun Flower Slow DragIntermediate4:13 Search-Light RagIntermediate4:29 The Strenuous LifeIntermediate3:04 Sugar CaneIntermediate2:53 SolaceIntermediate4:06 Pineapple RagIntermediate2:57 Peacherine RagIntermediate2:13 BethenaIntermediate4:23 Magnetic RagAdvanced12:40 Maple Leaf RagIntermediate2:24 EugeniaIntermediate3:01