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Bruce Voyles from San Diego, CA, USA wrote on November 7, 1996 at 12:00 am

Wow! Great site, I downloaded all of the Joplin files. The music is great. Thanks

Karen Miller from Milwaukee, WI, USA wrote on November 5, 1996 at 12:00 am

Thanks for the great site, Jeff. I also play piano and am a fan of Scott Joplin. I'm sure I will revisit this site often.

Dominique Hauy from France, , wrote on November 3, 1996 at 12:00 am

Bree Blinton from Tumwater, WA, wrote on November 2, 1996 at 12:00 am

None that I can think of, but I hope that you have a good day!

Nick Harding from Toronto, ON, Canada wrote on October 31, 1996 at 12:00 am

Browsing for Scott Joplin because my son is learning to play "the Entertainer for his Grade Three Piano and came across your page. Only using a text based browser so can't comment on the graphics. I'll be back again...

Becky Weimer from Punxsutawney, PA, USA wrote on October 31, 1996 at 12:00 am

Found your page on a link from Dick Johnson, Ludlow, PA. What a great site! I loved the Joplin music...it reminded me of the first time I saw The Sting. My husband and his brother in Montana trade MIDI files, but it is mostly classical stuff. Keep up the great music! Your music has brightened a dark Halloween night!

Matt Barbato from Cleveland, OH, USA wrote on October 31, 1996 at 12:00 am

Nice page Jeff. You have a pretty complete collection of Scott Joplin rags here.

Clark Moore from Dallas, TX, USA wrote on October 31, 1996 at 12:00 am

Thank you for making these midi files available

Charles Darden from New York, NY, USA wrote on October 30, 1996 at 12:00 am

I have written a one man show based on the life of Scott Joplin where I become Joplin and play and sing and tell the story of my life in narrative. I like to perform it whenever I can and if you know of any venues that might like to see it you may contact me as I am listed in the New York telephone directory. Thank you for having a page about Scott Joplin.

Jay Hanna from Lakewood, CA, USA wrote on October 26, 1996 at 12:00 am

Rich Young from Port Clinton, OH, USA wrote on October 25, 1996 at 12:00 am

Pretty Nice MIDI source. I am looking for "Moonlight Seranade" by Glenn Miller (Big Band). Not a Ragtime, biut a favorite nonetheless! If you know where I can find it let me know! Thanks!

Michael Fåhraeus from Stockholm, , Sweden wrote on October 25, 1996 at 12:00 am

Hi Jeff! I´ve been learning how to play Scott Joplin for five years now and I´m having a great time doin´ it. I´ve just connected to Internet and look what I found! Thank´s Jeff!!! You´ll be hearing from me agiain, be so sure. Right now, I have a date with Joplin at Steinway & Son´s. If you can find the time, I would be glad if you mailed me and told me a bit about how you work with the rags. Your newborn friend - Michael...

Pat Jones from Orange, CA, USA wrote on October 23, 1996 at 12:00 am

Haven't had much of a look 'round yet, but so far I LOVE the Rags! Pat

Gary Boucher from Shreveport, LA, USA wrote on October 19, 1996 at 12:00 am

Have enjoyed ragtime since I was a small child...

Peter Leutwiler from , , wrote on October 19, 1996 at 12:00 am

Paul Kabot from Compton, CA, USA wrote on October 17, 1996 at 12:00 am

From Compton, CA orig-for last 25 yrs Newbury Park,CA(thousand Oaks). Terrific page & your tastes are similar to mine, but younger!

Bruce Thompson from Elizabethtown, KY, USA wrote on October 17, 1996 at 12:00 am

I taught myself to read music about ten years ago and learned a few songs on the piano. Really enjoy Scott Joplin's music and was going to get a book. With this on the internet, however, I won't even need to go downtown. Thanks for putting this together.

Jeremy Powell from Newport Beach, CA, USA wrote on October 15, 1996 at 12:00 am

Dale Snyder from Ephrata, PA, USA wrote on October 13, 1996 at 12:00 am

Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Henry Rosenquist from Austin, TX, USA wrote on October 13, 1996 at 12:00 am

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Carlo Gemme from Italy, , wrote on October 13, 1996 at 12:00 am

My comments to the next visit to yr.page. Thanks Charlie

Melvin Levine from Saranac Lake, NY, USA wrote on October 11, 1996 at 12:00 am

I'm a beginner with MIDI -- and no musician, either. But it looks like I'm going to get a lot of help from your pages. I look forward to coming back again (and again).

from St. Louis, MO, USA wrote on October 9, 1996 at 12:00 am

Excellent site. We are fans of ragtime and all types of music. Thanks for all the hard work.

Andrey Shibaev from Vladivostok, , Russia wrote on October 9, 1996 at 12:00 am

Some days ago I connect to Internet. I glad to find very much information about ragtime. I like this music. Thank you for it!

Shaun Wellington from Oregon, , USA wrote on October 7, 1996 at 12:00 am

Cool Site. I will be back 🙂

Robert Persson from Stockholm, , Sweden wrote on October 7, 1996 at 12:00 am

Thanx for some good midifiles.

Mike Birtchman from Beech Grove, IN, USA wrote on October 7, 1996 at 12:00 am

Keith Hammond from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA wrote on October 5, 1996 at 12:00 am

Clark Moore from Dallas, TX, USA wrote on September 30, 1996 at 12:00 am

I need to hear your midi files on Joplin before I comment. Nice looking site.

Don Barden from Lowell, MA, USA wrote on September 30, 1996 at 12:00 am

I R E A L L Y enjoyed listening to some very fine music while browsing your site. I really this is dedicated to ragtime - however, I would like a lead to locating some good march music ala - John Phillips Sousa. And one song I keep searching for done in a good piano flourish is --- Under the Double Eagle. Will keep looking back. Thanks. Don d

Carl Anderson from Brattleboro, VT, USA wrote on September 30, 1996 at 12:00 am

Really enjoy ragtime - Hard to find good renditions. Keep up the good work! Carl

Phil Wilkinson from Barnsley, Yorkshire, England wrote on September 29, 1996 at 12:00 am

W. M. Shockley from Riverside, CA, USA wrote on September 28, 1996 at 12:00 am

Just downloaded the complete Joplin. Will let you know.

Ernst U. Flierman from Vienna, , Austria wrote on September 27, 1996 at 12:00 am

nice work

Daniele Giombi from Italy, , wrote on September 25, 1996 at 12:00 am

Robert A. Smith from London, England, UK wrote on September 23, 1996 at 12:00 am

from London, England - working in Liverpool John Moores University. I am a recent MIDI trawler. I enjoyed the Joplin rags very much. Thanks

Margaret Stammer from Arkansas, , USA wrote on September 20, 1996 at 12:00 am

LOVE THAT RAG!!!!!

Hugh Poland from Corpus Christi, TX, USA wrote on September 19, 1996 at 12:00 am

Great site!

John Gilbert from Missouri, , USA wrote on September 14, 1996 at 12:00 am

Tom André Solli from Norway, , wrote on September 11, 1996 at 12:00 am

I think your Ragtimepage is absolutely excellent!! I can t understand how you have managed to collect all of these midi files! Then my question is, can I get all of your midi files sent to me in some way? You see, it s taking me hours to download each and one of them! I would like every one of them! Do you have other types of music in midi-files I would dearly have them too! Just E-mail me in the address: tsolli@sn.no and tell me if I can get all of them in one package. For now, thank you very much for a really nice page and I ll be waiting an answer soon. Tom André Solli

Samantha Troxel from Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA wrote on September 10, 1996 at 12:00 am

My dad's name is Steve Troxel, he lived in Denver, Colorado for a long time. It's funny to find another Steve Troxel

Jose Candela from Spain, , wrote on September 9, 1996 at 12:00 am

Only two words: very good work and thank you.

Don Hergert from Loma Linda, CA, USA wrote on September 6, 1996 at 12:00 am

Thanks for the collection of Midi files... I'm doing an informal (private) study of Sousa's style and the influence he may have had on Joplin. They share a number of similar styles...

Denis L. Baggi from Lugano, , Switzerland wrote on September 6, 1996 at 12:00 am

Italian speaking, though I work also in San Clemente CA. I also like much boogie woogie: Meade Lux Lewis, Pete Johnson, Pinetop Smith. Have you looked into that? I can play Honky Tonky Train Blues reasonably well.

Andre Tarassoff from Virginia, , USA wrote on September 5, 1996 at 12:00 am

This is an excellent site! When I was a teenager (39 now), I use to play some of Joplin's rags on the piano (that was a challenge because I wasn't a natural pianist - I had to work at it) and bought all the albums I could. At that time, the New England Conservatory Ragtime Ensemble was at the top of my list. I must admit that Joplin's music isn't as big a part of my life now that it use to be but that doesn't reduce it's significance (I find some of his melodies going through my mind at unexpected times!) I downloaded your whole zipped file. Thanks again and would like to hear from you. Andre

Jim Wrege from Jackson, MN, USA wrote on September 5, 1996 at 12:00 am

Thanks for the music, I am in the process of trying to restore two player pianos, These tunes should give some entertainment until the're done.

Brian O'Connell from Pakistan, , wrote on September 4, 1996 at 12:00 am

Originally from NY. Working in Pakistan with JUNOON - SufiRock Band. Great Page! You can't get any Joplin over here. No Rags, only Raags. Thanks. Brian

Giovanni Laniado from Milan, , Italy wrote on September 4, 1996 at 12:00 am

very very GOOD!!!

Bruce D. from Daytona Beach, FL, USA wrote on August 31, 1996 at 12:00 am

It's my first time here - I'll be back - more comments then Thanks Bruce D.

Bishop D. A. Miller from Ann Arbor, MI, USA wrote on August 30, 1996 at 12:00 am

So far your site looks great

John Falco from Houston, TX, USA wrote on August 29, 1996 at 12:00 am

I think that it is great that you are keeping the ragtime alive. Keep it up. I am only 14 and I love Scott Joplin and James Scott. They are my favorites. Your friend if ever needed, John.

Ed Kvarnes from Minneapolis, MN, USA wrote on August 26, 1996 at 12:00 am

Nice music. I have been playing Joplin tunes for about 5 years. Thanks for letting me enjoy the music on your site.

Lee Kelly from San Diego, CA, USA wrote on August 26, 1996 at 12:00 am

I was very greedy with your talent. Am a collector of S.Joplin midis, and I replaced many of present with your versions. I do not play but love the rags. Thank you so much!

Tim Putaansuu from Bremerton, WA, USA wrote on August 23, 1996 at 12:00 am

Nice to find a nearly comprehensive collection of Scott Joplin and other Rag artists. I mainly like them to get a feel for how they are supposed to sound so I can kind of get them right on my piano. Also like just listening to them. Thanks

Karsten Olesen from Ringkøbing, , Denmark wrote on August 23, 1996 at 12:00 am

This is the first time im' trying to download some files... Thank you !

annieg27@ix.netcom.com from California, , USA wrote on August 16, 1996 at 12:00 am

Thank goodness, someone put some Scott Joplin on the web. Thank-you--shall visit often.

James Ross from Conneaut Lake, PA, USA wrote on August 15, 1996 at 12:00 am

Tried to download a few, but you must have had a lot of visitors at the time. I'm Anxious to hear your work.

wlp10@amail.amdahl.com from Montana, , USA wrote on August 14, 1996 at 12:00 am

My first visit. Thanks, I'll be back

C. O. Brandt from New Jersey, , USA wrote on August 12, 1996 at 12:00 am

Louis van Lent from The Netherlands, , wrote on August 11, 1996 at 12:00 am

Jess Johnson from Lake City, FL, USA wrote on August 9, 1996 at 12:00 am

Love this place. I DID make a bookmark for this page

Mike Phillips from East Grinstead, England, UK wrote on August 9, 1996 at 12:00 am

Don Munro from Duncan, BC, Canada wrote on August 7, 1996 at 12:00 am

No comments yet as I have just found your page. I had no idea that there was all this ragtime stuff on the WWW. I'm in HEAVEN!!!!

Takis Simatos from Greece, , wrote on August 6, 1996 at 12:00 am

Your page looks great (and sounds great, too). Good job! My best regards Takis On 08/05/96, from wrote:

Timothy Kennedy from San Francisco, CA, USA wrote on August 5, 1996 at 12:00 am

It is always good to know I can see a picture of jeff when ever I miss him so much. Well I thought you might see this mail first, plus I wanted to see your webpage. whats up? How is all in the southern califonia of the bay area. Have the day off and had some time to surf. hope all is well. take care my cyberfriends south. tim

Charles E. Fullerton from , , wrote on August 4, 1996 at 12:00 am

Milton Miermaster from St. George, UT, USA wrote on August 3, 1996 at 12:00 am

Great midi page! Really appreciate the work you have done

Brett R. Fergus from Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand wrote on August 2, 1996 at 12:00 am

I downloaded all your rags. They're excellent, although I think that March Majestic has a mistake chord. They've taught me a lot about how to play Joplin's rags. Thank you!

James Penfold from Qu'Appelle, SK, Canada wrote on August 1, 1996 at 12:00 am

Great Page. I haven't tried your zip files yet but can't wait to sign off and do so.

Jim Varey from Montreal, QC, Canada wrote on August 1, 1996 at 12:00 am

Do Tran from Austin, TX, USA wrote on July 30, 1996 at 12:00 am

oh, i was just looking for some e-mail pal and i ran through your home page.

galuppi@casaccia.enea.it from Bracciano, , Italy wrote on July 30, 1996 at 12:00 am

syslabs@teleport.com from Portland, OR, USA wrote on July 28, 1996 at 12:00 am

A real treat! Thanks for making all these wonderful tunes available.

H. G. Berline from Murray Hill, NJ, USA wrote on July 25, 1996 at 12:00 am

Thanks!

Nathan Carraway from West Monroe, LA, USA wrote on July 24, 1996 at 12:00 am

Just entered page, will have to report impression on second visit, but so far looks great.

Bill Esau from Chilliwack, BC, Canada wrote on July 23, 1996 at 12:00 am

Just found the midi pages on the web and am having a blast. Thanks for the work you've done compiling these pieces for novices like me. With the weather like it's been today, I feel like I'm in southern California. Later, Bill.

Scott Carter from Fort Worth, TX, USA wrote on July 19, 1996 at 12:00 am

Steve Troxel from Denver, CO, USA wrote on July 19, 1996 at 12:00 am

You are one of my "great finds" when I first started playing around on the net last September. I'm addicted to Scott Joplin, and play your MIDI files often. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Jim Flowers from Norfolk, VA, USA wrote on July 18, 1996 at 12:00 am

Thanks for sharing Joplin rags!

Margaret Powell from Newport Beach, CA, USA wrote on July 16, 1996 at 12:00 am

Thanks for all your help!

Dan Delius from Tampa, FL, USA wrote on July 13, 1996 at 12:00 am

Long time Savoyard with the Durham Savoyard LTD Durham NC. Have done 13 of the cannons. Moved to Tampa FL where the G&S if any is very closed and not new comer friendly. So I go back to Durham once a year to help with the annual production. Wife also has been involved as Producer, Tech Director, set designer and realizer. Dan & Harriet

Guido Struben from Canada, , wrote on July 12, 1996 at 12:00 am

Excellent MIDI Page!

Rufino M. Mantaring from Philippines, , wrote on July 11, 1996 at 12:00 am

I love Joplin's music, eversince I first heard it on "The Sting" which was my first chance of watching an American movie on American soil. That was way back 1973 when I visited New York on a fellow ship for the United Nations. In short, Joplin's music reminds of of the nice time I had while living in your beautiful country. Don't be lonely. Regards.

Charlie A Robertson II from Moorestown, NJ, USA wrote on July 10, 1996 at 12:00 am

Great Idea. Thank you for dragging ragtime into the present, MANY more people should know about this vital early american musicform.

Eddy Martin from Waycross, GA, USA wrote on July 9, 1996 at 12:00 am

I enjoy your site....am new to internet ... love joplin music .. I tried to master complete works once! Thanks for your GREAT contribution!

Bob Hale from Denver, CO, USA wrote on July 7, 1996 at 12:00 am

I think I'll browse for a while - thanks for having these pages.

Mark Newell from West Columbia, SC, USA wrote on July 7, 1996 at 12:00 am

Thanks for the great music!

Michael Hicks from London, England, UK wrote on July 6, 1996 at 12:00 am

many thanks

Gunder Rinset from Georgetown, CA, USA wrote on July 1, 1996 at 12:00 am

in the mountains east of Sacramento, Ca

David Salvati from Houston, TX, USA wrote on June 30, 1996 at 12:00 am

Frank Evans from Meridian, MS, USA wrote on June 28, 1996 at 12:00 am

Found your page very entertaining, my interests are more to THEATRE pipe organs, however there is an interest in mechanical instruments as well. I havent the time that I would like to devote to the hobby, but do fool around when I can. We have a 3/8 Morton in town here and that is fun. I am 53 years old and currently finishing (3 more yesrs) up a 35 od year military carer in communications electronics.

Justus Rantanen from Finland, , wrote on June 26, 1996 at 12:00 am

Robin from Portland, OR, USA wrote on June 24, 1996 at 12:00 am

I like Joplin very much, so I appreciate you being here!

Jim Hill from Kansas City, MO, USA wrote on June 23, 1996 at 12:00 am

Were you at the Scott Joplin Ragtime Fest in Sedalia, MO last month? Enjoy ragtime, preferably live! Jim Hill

Leslie H. Strawn from San Antonio, TX, USA wrote on June 20, 1996 at 12:00 am

Originally from Adrian, Oregon. Now San Antonio, Texas

J.C.H. from France, , wrote on June 19, 1996 at 12:00 am

Nice idea to have set the midi archive up . Any more of Treemonisha ?

Bill Parazin from San Jose, CA, USA wrote on June 16, 1996 at 12:00 am

Live in San Jose work in Sunnyvale

Yvan Meirelles from Bahia, , Brazil wrote on June 14, 1996 at 12:00 am

I have not yet listened to your musics, but I appreciated the fact you made midi files available to others. After have heard them I will send you my impressions. Thanks, Yvan

Dan Canady from Indiana, , USA wrote on June 14, 1996 at 12:00 am

Very nice Joplin collection. Thanks Dan

Dean LaVigne from Michigan, , USA wrote on June 10, 1996 at 12:00 am

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