Suitable for Grades 5-6-African-American composer and pianist Scott Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime compositions and was dubbed the 'King of Ragtime Writers'. During his brief career he wrote 44 original ragtime pieces one ragtimeballet and two operas. One of his first pieces the 'Maple Leaf Rag' became ragtime's first and most influential hit and has been recognized as the archetypal rag.Scott Joplin Orange includes 5 greatpieces for Grade 5-6 solo Piano from the 'King of Ragtime Writers'. Contents: Chrysanthemum Elite syncopations Palm leaf rag Reflection rag and Rosebud march.
