Scott Joplin-
born mid century 1800's outside Texarkana (making him the closest composer geographically to us)
was given FREE lessons and took advantage of it
named the father of ragtime
wrote lots of music, mostly played first then put on paper, had a huge hand width, that's why a lot of the orginal music has huge intervals in the left hand
He music is fun and lively and continues to be a favorite among piano students
link to Bailey Bowman performing the Entertainer
fun trivia about Joplin
a radio show to listen to about Joplin
homeschool or extra printable activities
