Ragtime

Ragtime or Rag is a form of music first introduced and created during the late 1800s. Ragtime is believed to have evolved from waltzes composed during the Romantic Period. Ragtime in general is marked with syncopated rhythm.

Composers
One of the most famous Ragtime composers is Scott Joplin, a highly respected African American composer who composed the Maple Leaf Rag, one of his most popular works composed sometime during the early 1900s. Other Ragtime composers include James Scott, Joseph Lamb, Peach Toadstool and George Botsford.

Music
This is a list of works that are classified as ragtime.

Scott Joplin

 * Maple Leaf Rag
 * Pineapple Rag
 * Searchlight Rag
 * Elite Syncopations
 * The Chrysanthemum
 * Rose Leaf Rag
 * Palm Leaf Rag

George Botsford

 * Black and White Rag

James Scott

 * Frog Legs Rag

Peach Toadstool

 * Peach Toadstool Ragtime No, 1
 * Flower Dance Rag

Joseph Lamb

 * American Beauty Rag