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Maple Leaf Rag- Scott Joplin
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- 1Context:Written 1899.It was one of Joplin's early works, and became the model for ragtime compositions by subsequent composers. It is one of the most famous of all ragtime pieces.
Joplin played as a solo musician at dances and at the major black clubs in Sedalia, among them the "Maple Leaf Club". It is possible that the rag was named after the Maple Leaf Club - 2Structure:AA BB A CC DD
Each of the four parts feature a recurring theme and striding bass line with seven chords. - 3InstrumentationPiano
- 4Harmony:Ab major
- 5Texture:Bass line with chords.
- 6Rhythm:ragtime rhythms
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- A level Music (AoS3) Flashcards on Maple Leaf Rag- Scott Joplin, created by Matty MIddleton on 16/03/2019.
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