Ragtime is music characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment. Ragtime was one of the first jazz styles to develop, and its role and range of styles has been obscured by the passage of time. Ragtime is jazz music, and was the popular music of the early 20th century.
Scott Joplin is in the building! This piano solo ragtime piece sounds like it was written in the early 1900s. Influenced by Joplin's famous songs: "Maple Leaf Rag," "The Entertainer" (featured in the film "The Sting"), and "Pineapple Rag," it's upbeat, fun, and very authentic sounding! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
This is a 1902 piano rag written by Scott Joplin. One of the all-time classics of the genre, it returned to top international prominence as part of the ragtime revival in the 1970s, when it was used as the theme music for the film 'The Sting.' It is an essential part of the repertoire for pianists. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
Great ragtime dixieland in the style of Scott Joplin. Perfect for any period work of the early 1900s. With a catchy melody and arrangement featuring upright piano, bass, tuba and clarinet, this piece brings to mind the era of silent films. Also great for kids media, games, ads and documentaries. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Light, bright piano solo of Joplin's first hit song; a driving toe-tapper great for commercials and light hearted family friendly media projects. Spry fun wholesome, families and kids. Hot fast and playful. Rhythmic happy joyful, toe tapping, dancing, old timey, delightful & exciting piano playing. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
Ragtime solo piano. Fun and playful, well suited for period films, kids' productions, lounge settings, ballroom dance scenes and old footage. Comedy scenes, children ad campaigns, exciting, confident, positive, uplifting, documentary, tourism, vibrant, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
A bright and happy ragtime instrumental piano piece. The piece has a very Scott Joplin - Maple Leaf Rag feel. Perfect for scenes in a piano bar, or an old time western. Reminiscent of an old saloon in a dusty western town. Happy, fun and joyful sonority. Romanticized cowboy piano bar track. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
A simple Grand Piano version of this jaunty Scott Joplin rag. Made famous in film Sting, it's both upbeat and cool at the same time and instantly recognisable. Suitable for use in radio commercials advertising anything from turkey dinners to bicycles. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
Ragtime song about getting ready for work or school. Light, lively fun piano solo with a bluesy flair. Authentic Americana Scott Joplin ragtime jazz to enhance TV, Film, historical documentary, 20s, 30s, 40s films. Stride, honky tonk, tickling the ivories. Happy, wholesome, family fun, after school. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Traditional ragtime dixieland piece featuring piano as the solo instrument with a fast tempo. Great for comedies, Cartoons, children's productions or film depicting the 1920s and 1930s. Silent films come to mind. Keystone Cops, Charly Chaplan etc..Great for any period work of the early 20th century, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Great ragtime dixieland in the style of Scott Joplin. Perfect for any period work of the early 1900s. With a catchy melody and arrangement featuring upright piano, bass, tuba and clarinet, this piece brings to mind the era of silent films. Also great for kids media, games, ads and documentaries. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
A happy-go-lucky Ragtime piano track, that gently builds the theme. Suitable for light comedy and slapstick, a silent film or nostalgic documentary. Works well with any black and white TV footage, in a comedy scene or for children's TV and Media. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Mid tempo ragtime piano. Ragtime, Jazzy, History, Joplin, sweet, fun, wholesome family and children. Great sitcom theme song, opening intro or closing credits. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Ragtime piano, toe-tapping, fun, upbeat, cheerful, reminiscent of the "roaring twenties" in American history before the Depression. Lively and certain to raise a person's spirits. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
This Lively, infectious Rag inspired by E. Harry Kelly’s 1907 composition
opens with a piano and is finally joined by an ensemble. Perfect to open, close your Travel Shows, Riverboat setting, TV, Film, Commercial or Documentary production. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
My arrangement of this beautiful Rag inspired by E. Harry Kelly’s 1901 composition is performed much slower than usual to support your needs for a softer lyrical sexy underscore for narration or credits, for your Travelogue, Riverboat setting, TV, Film, Commercial or Documentary production. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Playful ragtime stride piano track. Cartoonish, entertaining and bouncy. Jazz trio (piano, acoustic bass and drums). Lo-fi mastering effect to sound like a vinyl recording. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Ragtime piano rolls. 1920s, 1930, 1940s. Jazzy Vintage piano, fun for adverts, documentaries, period movies, film openings, credits. Old time silent films. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
Upbeat Ragtime track played on an old upright piano. Great happy-go-lucky track for any silent movie, commercial, comedy, animation or any project set around the early 20th century. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Fun, fast & melodic old-time jazz music. A sax plays a very catchy tune over stand up bass, drums and guitar. Great theme song or underscore for a fun or zany scene. Romantic comedy, fast dancing, 30s or 40s dance swing craze documentary, Chicago gangsters and their molls . Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
An authentic 1920s/30s dance orchestra belts out a slow blues track in the style of the music by Duke Ellington at the New York Cotton Club. Three 'wailing' clarinets take the lead 'a la' Creole Love Call and The Mooche. Fantastic for smoky, smoochy atmospheres. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
A wing-collared Ellingtonian dance orchestra romps its way through a 1920s-style Charleston number. Great fun and a perfect choice wherever authentic 1920s background or dance music is required. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Fast tempo Ragtime Piano Duet. Scott Joplin style, Fun and playful, Suited for silent films, period films, kids' productions, lounge settings, ballroom dance scenes and old footage. Comedy scenes, children ad campaigns, positive, uplifting, documentary, tourism, vibrant, exciting, confident,, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Easy and relaxed swing jazz featuring all real instruments.Clarinet,acoustic guitar and bass combine to produce a memorable track. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
A great Ragtime piano track with light comical touch, suitable for any comedy, or nostalgic or historical documentary programming, or a kids show with a bit of slapstick! Lots of fun - loads of ways to use this! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Take It In Stride" features solo acoustic piano. The style of our arrangement is New York ragtime (“stride”), which originated in Harlem around the time of World War I. The pianist's left hand plays a strict 4-beat pulse while his right hand improvises freely. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Old Timer Rag - Solo piano kicks of this lazy swinging rag, soon to be joined by double bass and brushed jazz drums. Imagine an old man doing the soft shoe shuffle down the street, like 'Singing In The Rain'. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
medium tempo acoustic guitar duet with ragtime feel. Two beat swing feel- Reminiscent of a style which contributed much to the evoultion of American music. Toe tapping, minor key, snappy with harmony, catchy, hooky, playful, michievious, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
A great dramatic Ragtime piano track, worthy of a scene from any Silent film involving a girl tied to train tracks. Elements of slapstick, and great for nostalgia, comedy or kids TV. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Great Ragtime made famous by Winifred Atwell. Best known as the theme for Pot Black snooker show. This upbeat ragtime track will get everyones foot tapping, the kids dancing and get the listener in a lively mood. Use it for slapstick clips, cartoons, silent film, and funny clips. cool ringtone too. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
Upbeat zany ragtime classic by Scott Joplin - perfect for honky tonk saloons, hoe-downs, silent films and more! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
Energetic Ragtime Jazz with an old vintage sound. Think about a dark bar in the roaring 20's A jazz trio is playing. The trumpet is going wild while the bass and drum keep it together with a steady rhythm and bass run. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
A rousing country rock, twangy guitar, rockabilly & gospel influenced version of Scott Joplin's most famous piano rag. This is probably the best known song of the ragtime era. It's been dusted off and polished for a new generation - played here with guitars, bass, and drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
