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Jul 20, 2024 · Scott Joplin (born 1867/68, Texas, U.S.—died April 1, 1917, New York City, New York) was an American composer and pianist who became known as the “king of ragtime” at the turn of the 20th century.
5 days ago · "The Entertainer" is a 1902 classic piano rag written by Scott Joplin. It was sold first as sheet music by John Stark & Son of St. Louis, Missouri, and in the 1910s as piano rolls that would play on player pianos. The first recording was by blues and ragtime musicians the Blue Boys in 1928, played on mandolin and guitar.
1 day ago · I’ve been playing piano for eight years now and want to start creating a history of all my previous songs, hope you enjoy! The Entertainer was my first “big”...
5 days ago · In the early 1880s, a young African American boy in Texarkana named Scott Joplin was trained in the fundamentals of classical music and opera by his German-born teacher. Born near Linden, Joplin was the son of a formerly enslaved railroad worker—and a budding musical talent.
Jul 15, 2024 · Known as the “King of Ragtime,” Scott Joplin pioneered the syncopated piano music that was indispensable to the development of jazz. Born circa 1868 in Texas, Joplin grew up in the town of Texarkana, on the Texas–Arkansas border.
Jul 25, 2024 · Seemingly simplistic in nature at first glance, Joplin's "Country Club" actually comes about as one of the most well crafted and stately pieces written during the height of his experimental...
Jul 31, 2024 · In the early 1880s, a young African American boy in Texarkana named Scott Joplin was trained in the fundamentals of classical music and opera by his German-born teacher. Born near Linden, Joplin was the son of a former slave—and a budding musical talent.
