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“What is scurrilously called ragtime is an invention that is here to stay. That is now conceded by all classes of musicians... All publication s masquerading under the name of ragtime are not the genuine article... That real ragtime of the higher class is rather difficult to play is a painful truth which most pianists have discovered. Syncopations are no indication of light or trashy music... Joplin ragtime is destroyed by careless or imperfect rendering, and very often players lost the effect entirely by playing too fast.”

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Scott Joplin

Scott Joplin (November 24, 1868 – April 1, 1917) was an American composer and pianist, known as the 'King of Ragtime.' Born in Texas to formerly enslaved parents, he learned piano through self-study and formal training. His most famous works, including 'Maple Leaf Rag' and 'The Entertainer,' defined the ragtime genre, blending African rhythms with European classical music. Joplin's music gained popularity in the early 20th century but declined after his death. He was rediscovered in the 1970s due to the film 'The Sting,' which used his compositions. In 1976, he was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Joplin's influence extends to jazz, pop, and modern music, cementing his legacy as a pioneer of American music. more

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