Scott Joplin's classic ragtime score, Maple Leaf Rag, originally composed in 1899. Scott Joplin was an African-American composer and pianist. Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime compositions and was known as the "King of Ragtime". Classic Ragtime Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of ragtime music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.