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"Original Rags" (1899) was one of Scott Joplin's earliest published ragtime compositions, helping define the genre's syncopated piano style. It preceded his iconic "Maple Leaf Rag" and showcases his signature melodic inventiveness.

One of Scott Joplin's earliest published ragtime compositions, "Original Rags" (1899) helped establish the syncopated piano style that defined an era, though it was later overshadowed by his iconic "Maple Leaf Rag".

Scott Joplin's "Original Rags" (1899) is one of the earliest published ragtime compositions. It features syncopated melodies over a steady bass line, establishing core ragtime conventions. The piece originally contained six sections; the mentioned G-minor seventh section likely indicates a later arrangement.