Question 1

How many keys do I need for Joplin · Maple Leaf Rag?

Accepted Answer

9 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = B, 2 = C, 3 = D, 4 = D♯, 5 = E, 6 = G, 7 = G♯, 8 = A, 9 = C.

Question 2

What are the first notes of Joplin · Maple Leaf Rag?

Accepted Answer

In numbers: 2 6 2 5 6 1 6 1. In letter notes: C G C E G B G B.

Question 3

Is Joplin · Maple Leaf Rag free to play and share?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Joplin · Maple Leaf Rag is in the public domain (Scott Joplin, Maple Leaf Rag (1899)). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.

Question 4

Can I play it without a piano?

Accepted Answer

Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–9 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.

Question 5

How long does it take to learn?

Accepted Answer

The whole song lasts 21 seconds at 70 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.

Number	Note	Key	Where
1	B	B3	below middle C
2	C	C4	middle C
3	D	D4	above middle C
4	D♯	D♯4	above middle C
5	E	E4	above middle C
6	G	G4	above middle C
7	G♯	G♯4	above middle C
8	A	A4	above middle C
9	C	C5	above middle C

Joplin · Maple Leaf Rag

The number sheet

How to play Joplin · Maple Leaf Rag on the piano

The keys

Joplin · Maple Leaf Rag in letter notes

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