Ragtime

Information and Tips for Visiting the Annual Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival in Sedalia, Missouri

By Chris Young February 12, 2011

The Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival, held in early June, is a family-friendly, very entertaining step back 100 years into America's musical history. The four-plus day annual event celebrates Scott Joplin's work as well as the first uniquely American music.

5 Best Songs from "Ragtime"

By Jessica Eisenberg June 15, 2010

The epic story of the musical "Ragtime" will capture you with all of the amazing music!

Free Sheet Music - the Entertainer by Scott Joplin

By Andy Fling June 15, 2010

Find free sheet music for Scott Joplin's The Entertainer for piano (easy, intermediate and advanced) and a variety of woodwind, brass and string instruments.

Analysis of The Entertainer

By Sarah Cross October 30, 2009

Brief Biography of Scott Joplin and discussion of cultural and historical significance of the composer's life and an interpretation and summary of The Entertainer; including musical elements such as tone, rhythm, melody, harmony, and form.

Ask Mr. Tom 23

By Thomas Lane June 6, 2009

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Ragtime: A True Depiction of History?

By Olga Dadalko January 27, 2009

The discussion of E.L. Doctorow's novel "Ragtime" is presented from different analytical aspects. The method of mystification in literature is taken into consideration when describing J.P. Morgan, the main character of "Ragtime."

NYC Nightlife

By Anne Harvester September 5, 2008

It was not until the late 19th century however that the unique half-tones and sliding notes that characterized blues singing combined with ragtime to produce what is today known as jazz.