Scott Joplin - 11






He is the most famous composer you've never heard of -- Scott Joplin was born near the end of 1867( the actual date is unknown) in Northern Texas. His mother was formerly enslaved and gave Scott some of his earliest music lessons.


Scott taught himself to play the piano while his mother cleaned the houses of wealthy people who owned pianos (the Joplins did not have a piano at home). Later in his life, he began to write music and became known as "The King Of Ragtime" because of the style of music he created. An opera, music for ballet, and more than 44 ragtime dances for the piano are just a part of the music Joplin wrote in his life.

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Here are some of his most well-known compositions:

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  1. Ari GJanuary 17, 2019 at 4:44 PM

    I think that the The Entertainer and the Maple Leaf Rag kind of sound the same. Oh, and how many songs did he make? If I forget to ask you. It made me feel very happy and calm. From: Ari

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM

      It was great!🛩🛫🛬🛌🚲⛽🚜🚁⛵💺🚣🚟Sage Roegiers

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    2. AnonymousApril 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM

      Cool I like it!Sage Roegiers

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2019 at 4:23 AM

    I really like the entertainer. It made me think of cowboys and it made me feel entertained. from peyton

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  3. UnknownMarch 1, 2022 at 5:30 PM

    scott joplin makes fun music. It makes me want to dance around. - addie.b

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  4. IreApril 4, 2022 at 4:08 PM

    I loved the music I dance so much II fell in the ground because I got so dizzy

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2023 at 12:49 PM

    my favorite one is easy winners

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2023 at 12:51 PM

    virginia trammell my favorite one is easy winners

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  7. GraemeJanuary 28, 2023 at 5:59 PM

    I really like the piano it is amazing my dad can’t do it.maybe my mom?

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  8. GraemeJanuary 28, 2023 at 5:59 PM

    It’s good I can’t do it.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2023 at 4:11 PM

    Zara it is so fast

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  10. Graeme WhighamJanuary 31, 2023 at 2:13 PM

    I like the music.from graeme whigham

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  11. Micah HookerFebruary 1, 2023 at 3:05 PM

    I liked EASY WINNER

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  12. Micah HookerFebruary 1, 2023 at 3:08 PM

    MY FAVORITE WAS EASY WINNER

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2023 at 12:52 PM

    The 🎼 sounds so classical

    Mackenzie simpson

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  14. Mila SimpsonFebruary 2, 2023 at 12:53 PM

    The Entertainer is a fun song.

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  15. Mila SimpsonFebruary 2, 2023 at 12:54 PM

    The Entertainer is a fun song

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  16. MackenzieFebruary 2, 2023 at 12:55 PM

    This music 🎶 sounds like so incredible😁😌🥰🥰😁

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2023 at 5:06 PM

    I like the music because it sound beautiful. Zoe Murry

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  18. Mary Charles HodgesFebruary 4, 2023 at 12:03 PM

    I love the music------------------------------------------------------------------------------MC Hodges

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2023 at 10:21 AM

    I'm surprised that he was broke and still became famous. He is very talented! ~ Marcus Webb

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  20. SabenaFebruary 6, 2023 at 12:58 PM

    WOW Mr.scott did A AWESOME JOB!!!
    I liked the strenuous life❤️😀💝💖🎶🎵🎼🎹🎸🎹

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  21. Chloe.AMay 31, 2023 at 9:27 PM

    I loved the music it was really fast and i really like that music it was really good piano!

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  22. Anna Helen P.January 25, 2024 at 3:28 PM

    I like all the music.

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  23. hunter.mJanuary 26, 2024 at 3:59 PM

    the music is fast and good

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  24. Brendan GaoJanuary 26, 2024 at 4:48 PM

    I really like The Entertainer. The piano song was good.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2024 at 4:48 PM

    From Ivy Grier
    Dear Mr. Scott Joplin,
    Your music would be perfect for tap dancing! I liked the Maple Leaf song. I’m glad that you made awesome music for many different people to hear and enjoy!😁🎹

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  26. Myles WeissJanuary 29, 2024 at 3:18 PM

    The music is exciting and it makes me feel good.

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  27. Avika ponnambalamJanuary 30, 2024 at 1:26 PM

    I love how the piano shines! It’s really happy and joyful! You can’t be sad when you listen to this

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  28. Anna HelenJanuary 31, 2024 at 10:12 AM

    I love the music! especially the maple leaf.

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2024 at 2:36 PM

    I really liked the Maple Leaf Rag and The Entertainer. They both were very beautiful. Simone

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2024 at 5:12 PM

    Hi Mr.M, I loved the Entertainer🎹🤩

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  31. Hannah CFebruary 1, 2024 at 5:25 PM

    Hi Mr.M, I loved the Entertainer.It was so fast and jumpy🤩!

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2024 at 6:34 PM

    This Ali

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2024 at 6:35 PM

    This is Ali I love the music

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2024 at 12:47 PM

    The music was so fast and creative.

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM

    I have heard these songs before! The Entertainer is my favorite. These songs make me happy. Teddy P Petitto/Harris 2nd

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  36. ZoeFebruary 9, 2025 at 6:21 AM

    I liked Maple Leaf Rag

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  37. Nairn FamilyFebruary 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM

    I like it James MRS TODD

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  38. Harper millerFebruary 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM

    I like the 🎶.

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  39. AidenFebruary 12, 2025 at 4:29 AM

    I like the entertainment song

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM

    I heard this music on Roblox and it’s like kinda no kinda yes. Holly

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  41. FRANCIE FELLINGHAMFebruary 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM

    I like the entertainment song it was very jump in good to dance too and listen to

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM

    I loved dancing to Maple Leaf Ragtime and The Entertainer. -Charlie Pearson

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  43. Shhauriachandra NamballaMarch 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM

    I really liked the maple leaf rag and the Entertainer

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  44. AnonymousApril 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM

    Sound like he plays trumpet😁 holly

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  45. AnonymousApril 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM

    Sound like he plays trumpet😁 holly

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