Scott Joplin Knihy

Reprinted from the publishers' original editions, offers all thirty-eight piano rags by the respected master of the form, along with the original sheet music covers.

Featuring 13 beloved compositions by the renowned ragtime composer, this volume includes classics such as The Entertainer, Maple Leaf Rag, and Solace. Each piece showcases the unique charm and rhythmic complexity characteristic of ragtime music. The book is designed with a durable laminated cover, ensuring longevity for musicians and enthusiasts alike.

(Music Sales America). The talented Scott Joplin was a pioneer of the Piano Rag and he wrote some of the most popular and recognisable pieces in this genre. This is the first book of Joplin rags in collection spanning three volumes.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Set in the late 1890s, this work highlights Scott Joplin's rise to fame as the "King of the Ragtime Composers" while performing at the Maple Leaf Club in Sedalia, Missouri. Following the success of his composition, Joplin and his publisher relocated to St. Louis. Richard W. Sargeant Jr. offers a new orchestration of this timeless classic, presented in a convenient study score format by Serenissima, making it accessible for musicians and enthusiasts alike.