Friday, February 18, 2011

February Composer- Scott Joplin

in honor of African American History month-




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 

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