Used Vintage Piano Roll - Scott Joplin's Ragtime Piano Medley | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls

This authentic vintage piano roll features "Scott Joplin's Ragtime Piano Medley," a celebration of the legendary "King of Ragtime" and his revolutionary contributions to American music. Compatible with player pianos and automatic piano systems, this original perforated paper roll brings the syncopated brilliance and infectious energy of multiple Joplin classics directly to your instrument, offering an extraordinary journey through the masterworks of ragtime's greatest composer.

Product Overview

This vintage piano roll contains a carefully curated medley of Scott Joplin's most celebrated ragtime compositions, showcasing the genius of America's most influential ragtime composer. The collection features the intricate syncopated rhythms, sophisticated harmonies, and playful melodic patterns that made Joplin's music the defining sound of the ragtime era. The perforated paper roll was precisely manufactured to recreate the complex polyrhythms and technical brilliance that characterized Joplin's compositions, preserving the musical innovations that transformed popular music in the early 20th century.

Scott Joplin's ragtime represented a revolutionary fusion of African American musical traditions with European classical forms, creating a distinctly American art form that influenced generations of composers and performers. This piano roll captures the essence of compositions that elevated ragtime from entertainment music to serious art, featuring the mathematical precision and joyful exuberance that made Joplin's work both technically challenging and irresistibly appealing to audiences worldwide.

Ideal For

• Player piano owners seeking authentic ragtime repertoire and Scott Joplin classics
• Collectors of vintage piano rolls and early American music memorabilia
• Ragtime enthusiasts and Scott Joplin aficionados
• Music educators demonstrating the evolution of American musical forms
• Jazz historians and scholars of African American musical contributions
• Vintage piano restoration specialists and automatic piano enthusiasts

Key Features

Scott Joplin Masterwork Collection

Features a medley of compositions by the "King of Ragtime," showcasing the syncopated brilliance and musical innovations that defined the ragtime era.

Authentic Ragtime Sophistication

Captures the complex polyrhythms, sophisticated harmonies, and intricate melodic patterns that elevated ragtime from popular entertainment to serious American art form.

Revolutionary Musical Heritage

Preserves the groundbreaking fusion of African American musical traditions with European classical forms that created America's first truly distinctive musical style.

Technical Piano Artistry

Demonstrates the mathematical precision and virtuosic demands that made Joplin's compositions both challenging for performers and captivating for audiences.

Functional Vintage Condition

Used vintage condition with paper roll intact and ready for use in compatible player piano and automatic piano systems.

What's Included

• Original vintage piano roll for "Scott Joplin's Ragtime Piano Medley"
• Complete perforated paper performance roll featuring multiple Joplin compositions
• Authentic early 20th century musical technology
• Note: Compatible player piano system required for use

Technical Specifications

Experience Ragtime Mastery Today

Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to explore our collection of vintage piano accessories, ragtime music rolls, and player piano technology. Whether you're maintaining a vintage player piano, collecting Scott Joplin memorabilia, or exploring the revolutionary musical innovations that shaped American music, our knowledgeable staff can help you discover unique pieces of musical heritage.