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Maple Leaf Rag

by Scott Joplin

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About this piece

Maple Leaf Rag is a work by Scott Joplin. Editions in our index are scored for piano, organ, guitar and cello. We track 93 editions for sale priced between $2.95 and $45.00, from Musicnotes, Sheet Music Plus, Virtual Sheet Music and Sheet Music Direct. 5 public-domain archives publish it free of charge, including 8notes, Cantorion and mfiles.

The published rag behind the familiar tune

John Stark published Scott Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag in 1899. The Library of Congress describes it as an example of classic rag form, with repeated sections built around distinct themes. That structure makes a complete score useful for understanding the piece beyond its recognizable opening.

Before choosing an edition, establish whether it is the piano original or an easier arrangement. Compare the key, bass pattern and full sequence of sections in the sample. A shortened teaching version may serve a particular lesson, but it should not be mistaken for the complete original simply because the title matches.

A date attached to a library scan may describe that copy’s publication, rather than the first appearance of the composition. Read the item record alongside the historical account. Find more Scott Joplin sheet music, or compare the contents of piano songbooks.

Source: Library of Congress: Classic Rag.

Published in

This piece appears in 7 published collections.

Common questions

How much does Maple Leaf Rag sheet music cost?
Prices run from $2.95 to $45.00 across 93 retailers. Prices change; the figures shown are the most recent we recorded.
Is Maple Leaf Rag available for free?
Yes. 5 archives in our index publish it at no cost, typically as a public-domain scan or engraving. Free editions vary in quality and edition; a paid edition may be easier to read or better fingered.
What instruments is Maple Leaf Rag arranged for?
The editions we track are scored for piano, organ, guitar, cello, flute, oboe, violin, voice, bassoon, vocal, double bass, horn, clarinet, trombone and ti. Specific arrangements listed include Piano, 1 Piano Four-hands, Easy Piano, Flute and Violin.

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