Scott Joplin's Piano

Origin
Scott Joplin, undoubtedly one of the most famous African-American composers, lived during the latter half of the nineteenth century and was influential in the revitalization of American music through the making of ragtime, fast paced and fun dance numbers which attracted the young scene. He is often cited as being the person who tore away the Victorian style of music, to pave the way towards fresher music, such as the jazz scene that would occur later.

However, despite the liberating style ragtime has become known as, Joplin was far more reserved in his compositions than his predecessors, creating tones of light and mirth as well as songs of despair and sadness. His most famous and influential piece is oft considered to be the Maple Leaf Rag, though that was only one of his many, many works, most of which were considered obscure to the public eye.

Walt Disney’s final personally approved film, “The Aristocats”, was based off this piano.

Effects
This piano, on which he composed many of his songs, will often be found playing a ragtime piece when left alone. Sitting at it, however, and playing the keys, makes the person a virtuoso and gifted in music theory as well as performance, giving them a music craze. However, it also increases depression and leads the user into a spiral of misfortune and/or insanity.