Maple Leaf Rag, composed by Scott Joplin in 1899, revolutionized American music as the archetypal piano rag. Its syncopated rhythms laid foundations for jazz, earning Joplin the title "King of Ragtime." The piece's unprecedented sheet music sales funded Joplin's career and popularized ragtime globally.
"Maple Leaf Rag" (1899) is Scott Joplin's most famous ragtime composition, often considered the genre's defining work. Its syncopated rhythms and lively melody helped popularize ragtime globally, influencing early jazz and 20th-century music.
Maple Leaf Rag (1899) is Scott Joplin's most famous ragtime composition, pivotal in establishing the genre's popularity.
Its syncopated "ragged" rhythm and harmonic complexity set new standards for piano music, influencing early jazz development.
Seminal ragtime composition that became the foundation for early jazz development
Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag (1899) is considered the archetypal ragtime composition, establishing Joplin as the "King of Ragtime" and paving the way for early jazz development.
