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Ragtime is mostly associated with the piano, but was and is also performed on other instruments, such as the guitar or banjo, or by groups of musicians.
Perhaps the principal characteristic of ragtime music is syncopation, with the melodic notes landing largely on the off-beats. On the piano the melody is usually played by the right hand, with shorter time values set against a steady quarter note bassline played by the left hand.
Arguably the most sophisticated and famous, though by no means the only, ragtime composer was Scott Joplin.
Other noted ragtime composers include William Bolcom[?], Zez Confrey[?], Ben Harney, Joseph Lamb, Artie Matthews, David Thomas Roberts[?], Paul Sarebresole, James Scott, and Wilber Sweatman.
See also: List of ragtime musicians
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