TheManOfManyCheeses (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

May I add something to this? The fact that he died in 1917 does not matter. In the description it says that he was recorded playing on a piano roll. It was the first way to record piano music, and was invented and mass produced in 1896, before he died. If you doubt that, look up piano roll on the internet. You will find that I am right.

Twizzledoc187 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I agree! The second movement is VERY difficult due to the constant distance of the left hand having to jump back and forth. I played this song many many times and still struggle with the second movment!

mcorwin09 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Wow. You have no idea what you are talking about. It was recorded on a pianola roll. The tempo is just fine, actually its exactly correct. The "extra notes" are called embellishments that Scott Joplin added while he played.

airplaneguru (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This was not him. I don't know the piece too well (I'm just beginning to learn to play it), but considering that he died in 1917, its unlikely this is him.Regardless, this piece is sweet!

Gnaa94 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

muhahaha He´s the best Ragtime Player ever, Scott Joplin, I LOVE YOU ^^

CJohnston079 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Mr. Joplin you are king of ragtime always!

Branbl7 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

He's dead?? O.O What a shame...

saynotoday (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This is my favorite song of all time. This is a song that takes a LOT of practice to learn! especially the second movement...it is worth the time spent practicing though when you can start recognizing the sounds of Joplin coming out of your piano through the movements of your own two hands :)

hhhynes (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i have to play this.for a music festival.i'm not NEAR close to getting it down.and i don't know HOW i'm going to pull off that last bit.

cakeforrachie (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Whether it was him or not, it's a genius and fun piece.