‘Maple Leaf Rag’: Scott Joplin’s Splendid Syncopations
That piece, “Maple Leaf Rag,” crowned Scott Joplin the “King of Ragtime Writers.” Born near Texarkana, Texas, likely in 1867, ...
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Scott Joplin was the most famous ragtime composer. When his 'Maple Leaf Rag' was first printed in 1899, it quickly sold a million copies. Listen to this audio clip of 'Maple Leaf Rag' by Scott ...