Steel Pan (Steel Drums) Blog

Musical Steel Drums Listening Library

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:43:46 GMT

Listen to the musical steel drums (steel pans) from the Caribbean as they play songs from a variety of genres.

Free Steel Drum / Steel Pan Sheet Music

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:08:21 GMT

Thank you for supporting this website. Download free steel drum (steel pan) sheet music.

The Role of the Tenor Pan

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:40:36 GMT

What is the role of the tenor pan? ---------------------------------------------------------------- The main function of the tenor pan is to play the

How I built this Site

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:24:32 GMT

Learn how a technologically challenged person built a successful website. If I can do it you can too!

How to Tune Steel Drums

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:21:17 GMT

Hello, I am the first Mauritian to play steel drums in Mauritius. I would like to know how to tune steel drums. I bought a set of steel drums and I

Modifications to the Skirt of a Tenor Pan

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:19:58 GMT

I have recently taken up steel pan and am taking lessons with a local fine and performing art school. After watching several pannists, I saw one guy

My first steel pan

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:58:00 GMT

I really want to learn how to play the steel pan. My Husband thinks that I'm crazy but I am totally serious. I want to be able to play the harmony of

Free Bob Marley Sheet Music

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:23:56 GMT

Click on the link for a free copy of Bob Marley's 'Natural Mystic' arranged for steelband.

Steel Pan (Steel Drum) Tribute to Michael Jackson

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:54:03 GMT

Listen to a steel pan tribute to the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Only for a limited time!

Steel Pan Trivia

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:15:13 GMT

Did you know steel pans were first mounted on stands in 1954? Up until this time the pans were either hung around the neck, or if the pannist was sitting, rested on their legs. Legendary steel pan innovator Anthony Williams introduced this idea at the 1954 Trinidad Music Festival. For more information on this and the Trinidad Music Festival, click the link below

Free Steelband Sheet Music

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:20:12 GMT

Download a free copy of the classic steelband favorite Yellow Bird

Your Steel Pan Photo Album

Sun, 31 May 2009 01:46:34 GMT

Everyone has GREAT steel pan pictures. Check out the photo album on this website! See photos from other visitors or upload your own!

Introducing the P.H.I.

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:59:06 GMT

The P.H.I. (Percussive Harmonic Instrument) is an electronic steel pan that can do everything a electronic keyboard can do. For more information, click on the link below.

Feeling Hot?

Sun, 10 May 2009 20:50:08 GMT

Get ready for those summer gigs! Check out this free steelband arrangement of Arrow's calypso hit "Hot Hot Hot"

What do you use to polish a steel pan?

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:27:30 GMT

I get this question all the time. For chromed pans, apply regular chrome polish. How often depends on the condition of the pan. For painted pans, hmmm! There are many theories. The most common method I know, is rubbing small amounts of colorless shoe polish on the playing surface. Hey, it works for me!

Steel Drum Music / Steel Pan Music Listening Library

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:54:34 GMT

Listen to steel pan music ( steel drum music ) from a variety of genres. Any style of music can be played on the steel pan ( steel drum).

Steel pan video

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:01:01 GMT

Check out this short but interesting video on steel pan in Trinidad .It was done by National Geographic

Listen to Caribbean Steel Drum Music

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:14:53 GMT

Listen to Caribbean steel drum music; reggae, ska, calypso and bomb tunes all played on the steel pan.

Steel Pan Music Listening Library

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:10:28 GMT

Listen to audio clips of steel pan music from a variety of genres

Steel Drum mp3 Listening Library

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:01:14 GMT

Listen to steel drum mp3 audio clips of pop, latin and jazz music, all played on the steel pan

Roll Exercises for the Steel Pan (Steel Drum)

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:53:28 GMT

Whether you are new to steel pan (steel drums) or an experienced player, these roll exercises will help your technique.

Develop a Smooth Roll on the Steel Pan (Steel Drum)

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:11:20 GMT

A smooth roll is one of the hallmarks of a great pannist. These tips will help.

Steel Pan Technique (Steel Drum Technique)

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:08:14 GMT

Playing steel pans (steel drums) is fun! Start by learning correct steel pan technique (steel drum technique)

How to Play Steel Drums (Steel Pans)

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:04:27 GMT

Learn to play steel drums (steel pans). Get basic technique and tips on how to refine your playing.

Dexterity and Speed on Steel Pans (Steel Drums)

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:00:40 GMT

Develop dexterity and speed on steel pan (steel drums)