Scott Joplin quotes

Scott Joplin was an American composer and pianist, often called the "King of Ragtime.” His innovative compositions greatly popularized ragtime music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He left a lasting legacy through pieces like "Maple Leaf Rag" and inspired generations of musicians. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Panic in Wall Street, brokers feeling melancholy. (Scott Joplin)
It is never right to play ragtime fast. View quote
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Good times coming. Good times have come. View quote
Scott Joplin
What is scurrilously called ragtime is an invention that is here to stay. That is now conceded by all classes of musicians. View quote
Scott Joplin
Never play ragtime fast at any time. View quote
Scott Joplin
Listening to the strains of genuine negro ragtime, brokers forget their cares. View quote
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That's who I am. I don't look much like him now with my foot wrapped up and all that kind of business. View quote
Scott Joplin
When I'm dead twenty-five years, people are going to begin to recognize me. View quote
Scott Joplin

Scott Joplin

Scott Joplin - Image
Occupation: American Composer
Born: March 31, 1868
Died: April 1, 1917
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Scott Joplin

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