What is scurrilously called ragtime is an invention that is here to stay. That is now conceded by all classes of musicians...… — Scott Joplin Copy Share Image
I hope to incorporate more variety of beats, more syncopation. It becomes very easy to play straight beats; straight rock is alluring. — Brian Chippendale Copy Share Image
Syncopations are no indication of light or trashy music, and to shy bricks at 'hateful ragtime' no longer passes for musical culture. — Scott Joplin Copy Share Image
Every time, my syncopation is different, because I can never play the same fill twice. I just can't, never have been able… — Ringo Starr Copy Share Image
Jazz is improvisation and syncopation, with resilience and flow, with earthy elegance, nuance and subtlety, with the integrity of individual expression within… — Greg Thomas Copy Share Image
Going to Morocco was massive; that's where I really found music which had the African syncopation and swing mixed with Arabic strains,… — Justin Adams Copy Share Image
My occupation is syncopation. But, every time, my syncopation is different, because I can never play the same fill twice. I just… — Ringo Starr Copy Share Image
