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Joplin, Scott : Maple Leaf Rag As-Dur

Work Overview

Music ID : 85
Composition Year：1899　
Instrumentation：Piano Solo　
Genre：Various works
Total Playing Time：2 min 30 sec
Copyright：Public Domain

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Author : Hara, Akiho

Last Updated: March 12, 2018
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Author : Saitoh, Noriko

Last Updated: November 1, 2007
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

This piece, by Joplin, who is also known as the "Father of Ragtime," was instrumental in establishing his reputation. One of the characteristics of ragtime is its syncopated rhythm. While a melody unfolds atop this rhythm, the left hand consistently maintains a steady stream of eighth notes.

Writer: Saitoh, Noriko
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