'The King Of Pop'
Scott Joplin's mother played the banjo. She was a former slave and a musician, which influenced Joplin's early exposure to music. This background contributed to his development as a composer and pianist, ultimately leading to his prominence in ragtime music.
He was Scott Joplin.
Ragtime music originated from African-American communities in the late 19th century, descending from the jigs and march music played by black bands. It began as dance music in the red-light districts in cities such as St Louis and New Orleans, before becoming a popular music genre published as sheet music for piano. An example of popular ragtime music is the 1899 publication of the song 'Maple Leaf Rag' by ragtime composer Scott Joplin.
The pianist known as the father of ragtime is Scott Joplin.
Scott Joplin is most associated with ragtime music. One of his most famous pieces is 'Maple Leaf Rag'.
Scott Joplin's mother played the banjo. She was a former slave and a musician, which influenced Joplin's early exposure to music. This background contributed to his development as a composer and pianist, ultimately leading to his prominence in ragtime music.
Scott Joplin - syncopation master of ragtime
Scott Joplin
He was Scott Joplin.
Ragtime music originated from African-American communities in the late 19th century, descending from the jigs and march music played by black bands. It began as dance music in the red-light districts in cities such as St Louis and New Orleans, before becoming a popular music genre published as sheet music for piano. An example of popular ragtime music is the 1899 publication of the song 'Maple Leaf Rag' by ragtime composer Scott Joplin.
The film The Sting used several of his compositions
Scott Joplin.
ragtime piano
Scott Joplin
The pianist known as the father of ragtime is Scott Joplin.
Scott Joplin is most associated with ragtime music. One of his most famous pieces is 'Maple Leaf Rag'.
Scott Joplin