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Steelpan (also known as pan or steeldrums, and sometimes collectively with the musicians as a steelband) is a musical instrument and a form of music originating in the twin island state of Trinidad & Tobago located in the Caribbean.
The pan is a pitched percussion instrument, tuned chromatically (although some toy or novelty steelpans are tuned diatonically), made from a 55 gallon drum of the type that stores oil, and is the only percussion/non-electric acoustic instrument to be invented in the 20th century. In fact, Drum refers to the steel drum containers from which the pans are made, the steel drum is correctly called a "steelpan" or "pan" as it too falls into the "Idiophone" family of instruments, and is not - technically - regarded as a drum - "Membranophone".
Origins and Controversy
There is controversy concerning the steelpan's origins. Although it is reported that Winston "Spree" Simon took an old biscuit tin, and beat it with a corn cob to form a steelpan, the history of the evolution and development of the steelpan is more complex and nuanced than that. While Simon may have been the first to use biscuit tins, it quickly turned to ash cans and the steel drums made unintentionally available by the United States. Bunches of young African men can be credited with contributing to the steel pan. Only having scraps as their primary resources they used what they had to preserve aspects of their culture in the space of the Caribbean. Clearly being influenced by the mixture of those on the islands along with the desire for African drums, steel pan was formed. The development of the pan took place largely during WWII, the first record of a pan band in the press being in a report of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in the Trinidad Guardian dated Tuesday, February 6, 1940. More on [ Steelpan ]
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Calypso Creations - Steel Drum retailer. Specializing in instruments for the student, amateur musician, and gift buyer. Located in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Dorsett's Mini-fifths Pan - Professionally-tuned, affordable steelpan with mallets, stand, and instruction booklet. Secure online ordering.
Panyard, Inc. - North American manufacturer of steel drums. Also offering accessories, CDs, videos, and sheet music.
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Steel of the Night - Handcrafted steel drums and accessories.
Steelpan Instruments Technology - Sells handcrafted steelpans and accessories.
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Steeltone Musical Company Inc. - Steelpan manufacturer located in Ontario. Includes diagrams and articles.
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