The Entertainer

"The Entertainer" is Scott Joplin’s best-known rag, and this simplified piano version keeps the tune’s cheeky bounce while making it feel friendly under the fingers. Set in C major and moving in 2/4 at a comfortable Moderato, it’s ideal for early players who want the real sound without wrestling tricky syncopations in every bar. At just over one minute, it’s short enough to polish quickly, yet it ...