Description
Published in 1902, this is Scott Joplin's most widely recognized ragtime composition. Its use as the theme for the film The Sting brought it worldwide popularity. With light syncopation and an instantly memorable melody, it is often used as an introductory piece for ragtime study.
Ragtime pieces centered on Scott Joplin's syncopated rhythms — a lively American genre that helped pave the way for jazz.
Sheet Music
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About the 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."
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