Ragtime is music characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment. Ragtime was one of the first jazz styles to develop, and its role and range of styles has been obscured by the passage of time. Ragtime is jazz music, and was the popular music of the early 20th century.
This Hot, Smoking, Lively and infectious Rag inspired by Tom Turbin’s 1897 composition is ready to heat up your Slap stick, Riverboat, Travel Shows, TV, Film, Commercial or Documentary production. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Put on your straw hat and jump in the Model-T. Capture the spirit of days gone by with this nostalgic track, featuring real musicians playing clarinet, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Perfect for film, TV, adverts, documentaries, books on tape, anything that calls for a happy upbeat vintage sound. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
For the 19th century flavor, by Jos Lamb, I offer my lively, bight and brisk arrangement played on an ancient upright parlor piano. the perfect two-step for your TV, Film, Documentary or commercial project. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Classic, retro jazz band. Stomping swing jazz tune, with drums, piano, bass and trumpets. Live and authentic, with a sound similar to Prohibition era USA, ca 1920-1940's. Lively, bouncy and fun, like a party in an old Speakeasy, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
If you’re looking for a brief Hot, Brisk, fun piano rag, my take on this Franklin and Lange 1908 rag is ready to go into your Slap stick, Riverboat, Travel Shows, TV, Film, Commercial or Documentary production. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
A happy, upbeat and joyous swinging beat of the 20s era - charleston, dixieland and tons of banjos, washboards and woodblocks. Ideal for far-west saloons, comedy flicks, blazers, skimmers and sing-along. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Traditional Dixieland jazz featuring authentic stride piano and muted trumpet. Great party music! Old-time jazz-like theme, it brings to mind Woody Allen movies and other productions that have that upbeat, jazzy, 30s vibe. Up-tempo, fun, and a bit quirky, it is the perfect track for productions that, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Old fashion piano music. Jazzy stride ragtime old saloon music like Fats Waller or Scott Joplin might play. Like music heard in Boardwalk Empire. Fun, energetic and nostalgic. Evokes the 20's, 30's, or 40's. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Solo stride piano piece played similarly to piano roll style, suggested for nostalgic scenes, transitions, and early 20th century flashbacks. Also for silent movie sequences and underscoring narration of historic events accompanying vintage video or photo slide-shows of yesteryear. Key of C, 125 bpm, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Catchy jazzy comic track for a commercial, travel or cooking show, comedy, cartoon, family or children movie & TV show, circus, street performance. Starts with a catchy motif on marimba, followed by whistling, drums & piano and brass at the end. Summer trip rush, packing and leaving on a plane, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Relive the roaring 20's with this bright ragtime track will bring a smile to your face, get the kids dancing and get the listener in a swinging mood. Use it for slapstick clips, cartoons, silent film, and funny sports clips and much more. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Upbeat Ragtime track played on an old upright piano. Great happy-go-lucky track for any silent movie, commercial, comedy, animation or any project set around the early 20th century. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
A swinging and hip Charleston style big band song harkening back to the olden days of the 1920s. Fun, upbeat, slightly frantic, danceable and ready for the big ballrooms. Full real horn section comprising of alto sax, tenor sax and trumpet. Lively muted trumpet solo. Fun and bouncy. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Ragtime piece with capricious twist at the end. All in all happy and fun with great potential and apt to comedy and cartoon. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Funny and positive composition featuring playful piano melodies, keyboards, tuba and a smooth lively beat. Perfect for comedy and black and white movies. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Cheerful piano piece that's melodic and simple. Perfect music to underscore light comedy, children playing or any scene that needs a little sweetness, lightness and humor. Great for use in TV and Radio commercials, reality TV shows, sitcoms and comedy films etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
One of the remarkable facts is that Joplin wrote many compositions without the training he should have had this composition reminds me of Chopin but it is original Joplin and he obviously could express sounds like waterfalls and cascades he died very young and didn't get the success from his talent, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
Honky Ragtime period piece, Great melody that trades off between the various wind instruments. Great variety of live sound. Uses clarinet, trumpet, solo violin for authentic real live 1920's sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
1920's groove featuring a piano, tuba, banjo and a drum kit... picture the cops raiding a speakeasy or some silent picture chase scene with Buster Keaton... Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
A very melodic period piece in the style of Scott Joplin. It can be used in any idiom that needs an historic context to it. For use with documentaries, TV or commercial spots. This delightful piano melody will take to the times of New Orleans Storyville or the movie "The Sting". You will be smiling. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Upbeat and lively, this cute, jazzy song will liven up any commercial or video presentation that needs good feelings and happy times. Family, summer fun, winter jollies, hot chocolate on a cold day or cold tea on a hot day, this one is timeless and will give you that perfect wholesome old time feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
This song was written about my favorite "rib" place in Nashville. The smell of grease and soul when you walk in the door is absolutely wondrous (not to mention the food)! Catalina, also known as Big Mama, is a transplant from New Orleans and her kitchen bustles like the French Quarter rag time jazz, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
A good-natured solo piano stride piano piece. Light and cheerful. Great for a comedy, romantic comedy. Getting things done, moving ahead. Sentimental, smiling, good natured, happy, bustling. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Stride
Energetic twenties style jazz played by a live ensemble of guitars, clarinet and bass. This lively up-tempo track is a cross between a charleston dance and the music of Django Reindhart. Also available as Loop 1 , Loop 2 and a Sting. Jazz, blues, Acoustic, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Retro jazz / classic jazz sound with drums, piano, bass and trumpet. The sound of Prohibition era USA, period approx. 1920-1940's. Lively and fun, will get you tapping your toes. Live and authentic, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Scott Joplin's Wild West rag-time pianola, whimsical, cheerful, funny, fast, entertaining for projects with playful children, advertising of toys, cowboys, animation, silent movies, black and white films, wild west, saloons, comedy films or sketches, slapstick, playful and colourful images, diegetic, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
Old-time jazz / Retro jazz with a ragtime / Dixieland feel, Period 1900-1950, Good for spoofs, retro productions, silent film, slapstick comedy, historical documentaries and more, Banjo, piano, tuba, trumpet, drums and upright bass, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
This is classified as a 'novelty' tune, but it's very similar to early ragtime piano music. Composed in 1921 by Zez Confrey, there are places in this that sound just like a kitten bouncing into the keys and out again. It's very descriptive of that in a fun, tongue-in-cheek way. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Ragtime piano solo, recorded on an acoustic honky-tonk piano. It has appeared in the soundtracks of hundreds of films and commercials. Perfect for an old time scene, comedy or any setting where delightful & exciting sound is desired. This is an excerpt, but it has a clear beginning and ending. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime, Scott Joplin
Uplifting Ragtime marching band piece about walking downtown having fun. Woodwinds and brasswinds playing lead melody with wlaking strings and piano, swinging bassline and drums. Perfect for any kind of celebration or festival as theme music, for children, cartoon or commercial. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Classic, retro jazz band sound, with a bluesy, downtrodden feel. Influenced by Prohibition era USA, approx. 1920-1940's. Authentic, historical jazz sound, with drums, piano, bass and straight and muted trumpets. Slow swingtime jazz-blues, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
This brisk piano rag by Irene Giblin sets the perfect tone for your 19th century theme Travel Shows, TV, Film, Commercial or Documentary featuring speak easy riverboat scenes and commercials. PBS, History Chanel, travel and cooking shows, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
Recorded on antique Mason & Hamlin baby grand piano. Scott Joplin's beautiful Mexican serenade. The soundtrack for the movie "The Sting", adapted by Marvin Hamlisch. Perfect for anachronistic scenes, nostalgic moments, romantic scenes or any setting where a smooth piano sound is desired, Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music, Scott Joplin
Solo piano blues with simple melodies make you sad and lonely. Downbeat and disheartening with a fairly slow tempo, this track will have you feeling like the underdog in no time. Also available as Loop 1 and Loop 2. Jazz, blues, Solo instruments, Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
