- Describe the key stylistic characteristics of ragtime performance and composition. When and where did the earliest notions of ragtime develop.
- Describe the terms ” Rag’ or Ragging”
- What is Classic Ragtime?
- What was Scott Joplin’s vision for ragtime, and what role did he play in its development. What social barriers did Joplin navigate in order to pursue his goals.
- What are the origins of the term ” Coon” and how does this relate to a style in music
- Describe Ernest Hogan’s contributions to ragtime and what did historians consider ” All Coons Look Like Me” to be his his most important or composition?
- What is the difference between cakewalk and ragtime?
- View decorative covers of ragtime sheet music covers in the content folder. Chili Sauce Rag, The Ragtime Dance and Poverty Rag . Describe each for images, text, intended markets, and comment on what your study reveal about social attitudes towards African American music and culture?
- Discover the world of Ragtime music and comment on the style of James Scott and Joseph Lamb. Why was their music different from Scott Joplin?
- Describe the origins and plot of Scott Joplin’s opera ” Treemonisha