Scott Joplin (biography)

1868 , Texarhana, Texas

1917 , New York

African-American composer and pianist. He composer many of the most popular ragtime classics, such as The Entertainer, and the Maple Leaf Rag.

1899

It is one of the most famous of all ragtime pieces.As a result Joplin was called the "King of Ragtime".
The "Maple Leaf Rag" is associated with the city of Sedalia, Missouri.

Piano  (View more Intermediate Piano Music)

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Public Domain