At piano “cutting contests,” everyone had to know “Maple Leaf.” Ragtime became the first African-American music heard in homes of all levels and colors of society. At a time when Joplin ...

But he's great at the piano," Reaves said. "I know he DJs a little bit, he makes music on the side. Hopefully he just doesn't get caught dancing to his music anymore." Maple Leafs captain Auston ...

Ragtime music was written down ... Listen to this audio clip of 'Maple Leaf Rag' by Scott Joplin played on the piano. Notice the steady beat played by the left hand and the syncopation in the ...