MAPLE LEAF RAG - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Maple Leaf Rag,” composed by Scott Joplin in 1899, is a seminal ragtime piece that influenced early jazz pianists and composers. Its syncopated melody, lively rhythm, and formal structure exemplify the ragtime style and helped shape American popular music.

Though originally a piano composition, it has been adapted for various jazz ensembles. Its bright, energetic melody continues to inspire interpretations and improvisations in traditional jazz contexts.