Scott Joplin Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Scott Joplin, an American composer known as a performer of ragtime—a musical genre born from linking classical music with Black music and celebrated as the “King of Ragtime.” In an era when education and employment opportunities for Black people were still limited, he studied music at George R.

Smith College and was active as a pianist.

Although he did not receive widespread acclaim during his lifetime, his music was revisited and gained renewed recognition in the 1970s.

This time, we present a ranking of Scott Joplin’s most popular pieces!

Playlist

Scott Joplin Popular Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The EntertainerScott Joplin		Bright and dynamic jazz piano piece
2	EntertainerScott Joplin		"The Entertainer" is by American composer...
3	The EntertainerScott Joplin		The playful world of the Spacia Gear commercial
4	The Easy WinnersScott Joplin		Although he was born the child of slaves in the state of Texas…
5	Maple Leaf RagScott Joplin		Composed by Scott Joplin in 1899…
6	Pine Apple RagScott Joplin		The classic jazz ragtime feels pleasant.
7	The Sting ThemeScott Joplin		African American musician Scott Joplin from the United States 2...
8	Weeping WillowScott Joplin		Active from the late 19th century to the early 20th century...
9	Wall Street RagScott Joplin		Wall Street Rag is a 190...
10	Elite SyncopationsScott Joplin		Scott Joplin was an American composer and pianist who, from the late 19th to the early 20th century, profoundly shaped ragtime music.
11	Entertainer The EntertainerScott Joplin		A lively, popular piece for saxophone ensemble
12	CascadesScott Joplin		Scott Joplin, known as the “King of Ragtime,” …
13	Sunflower Slow DragScott Joplin		Scott Joplin was an American composer and pianist who, from the late 19th to the early 20th century, profoundly shaped ragtime music.
14	Sugar CaneScott Joplin		Scott Joplin was an American composer and pianist who, from the late 19th to the early 20th century, profoundly shaped ragtime music.
15	SolarisScott Joplin		Has the subtitle “Mexican Serenade”…
16	New RugScott Joplin		Ragtime master Scott Joplin 1...
17	Pineapple RagScott Joplin		A style that skillfully incorporates ragtime rhythms…
18	Pichorin RugScott Joplin		Scott Joplin was an American composer and pianist who, from the late 19th to the early 20th century, became known as the 'King of Ragtime' and left a significant mark on popular music with works such as 'Maple Leaf Rag' and 'The Entertainer.'
19	Besena (Concert Waltz)Scott Joplin		Composer Scott Joplin, known as the “King of Ragtime,” …
20	The Ragtime DanceScott Joplin		Scott, hailed as the 'King of Ragtime'...
21	Maple Leaf RagScott Joplin		This song was also used as background music in the movie The Sting...