SCOTT JOPLIN - MAPLE LEAF RAG - Piano Tutorial

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Learn the Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin on piano with this tutorial! Please enjoy!

Arranged by Andrew Wrangell
Edited by Samuel Dickenson

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Maple Leaf Rag is one of the most recognisable piano pieces of all time. It was composed by legendary rag-time composer Scott Joplin some time before 1899 and led to a steady income in royalties for the rest of Joplin's life. This version is played much like Joplin used to: with small improvisation, fast and with swing. Scott Joplin's ragtime style varied immensely, from the slow and lyrical to the fast and exciting. This is one of our favourites, so we are sure you'll enjoy! We have linked the public domain sheet music for you all to learn from the sheets for free.
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[serenazhangpiano]

I don’t get why people say this is so hard to play. I can play it just fine! My WiFi connection might be bad but the video played for me

[SamuelNormand_Burgunday]

_Maple Leaf Rag:_
A typical Maple Leaf is known to be *Red*
Maple is a type of tree that can be found in *northern area* .
Its wood can be used to make *tool* handles.
A rag is a piece of cloth that has been worn by the *hardwork* .
A rag can also be used as a term for a *flag* .

What else is Red, is from a northern area, is known for its hardworking nature, and has tools on its iconic flag?
I'll let you guess.

[thenamesgames]

Yes. Good. More of this. Perhaps the entertainer. Or pineapple rag. Both if possible. I approve this.

[demonitized]

No one gonna mention how cool that intro riff was

[alifuadtutuncu]

Please make more of Scott Joplin. I really love his pieces!

[R_-qsfo]

Arthur Morgan: blows up bar
Meanwhile, the pianist:

[MichaelTJD]

It's been a while since I've sat down at the piano and played Maple Leaf Rag in its entirety. Maybe I should start practicing it again. Thanks for the upload! Maple Leaf Rag is one of my favorite piano pieces.

[kingsqueezie]

Please do the Wallace and Gromit theme.

[gavinverhoeven]

I feel like this could pair well with Thomas the Tank Engine...

[realender]

The inspiration for the Super Mario World athletic theme. Love it!

[jdubs]

Part A (pt. 1) 0:07-0:16
Part B (pt. 1) 0:16-0:24
Part A (pt. 2) 0:24-0:32
Part B (pt. 2) 0:32-0:40
Part C (pt. 1) 0:40-0:48
Part D (pt.1) 0:48-0:55
Part C (pt. 2) 0:55-1:04
Part D (pt. 2) 1:04-1:12
Part A (pt. 3) 1:12-1:20
Part B (pt. 3) 1:20-1:28
*END OF SECTION ONE* (Four main parts)

[zuzannawisniewska]

Love it! Scott Joplin one of the greatest music artist of all time! I really love his piece. Thank you from Fort Worth, Texas

[dominicborserio]

Ah! Jolly good tutorial my chaps! Well done on another wonderful piece and good day to you!

[ChefGourmet]

I started learning this piece about a month ago with the sheet music that was in the description. I can now say I'm able to play Maple Leaf Rag, no mistakes! Thanks SMB for getting me into this great piece!

[goofedpredator]

Saw s guy play this on a public piano in a scream outfit... i can never hear this fantastic piece the same way

[lunaranz]

In the words of Scott Joplin himself: “It is never right to play ragtime fast”
Which is my excuse for only playing it at 75% speed in relation to this video. And honestly, you can hear a lot more of the syncopation and harmony when it’s played slightly slower as well. But that’s just my opinion on it.

[dorianvarney]

back in sixth grade, my class was chilling in the auditorium, and my English teacher just busted out into this and we all sat in awe

[TheMiniatureRobot]

I always thought this was one of those royalty free Kevin Macleod tracks

[ItsPricey]

I’ve gotten up to 0:40 and I love playing this piece it sounds amazing great video sheet music boss! 👍

[BobNikel]

I remember when I used to play this all the time! Thanks for the good memories, SMB :)