Origins & Evolution of the Pan
In what decade was the steel pan created?
1930's
How should steel pan mallets be held?
Loosely
What is the highest-pitched steel pan?
The tenor pan
How has steelpan been introduced to this generation?
Schools and Universities.
What is a traditional steel pan instrument made of?
55-gallon steel barrels
What instrument did the steelpan originate from?
Tamboo Bamboo
Why is the pan hammered into a concave shape?
To create different pitches and allow multiple notes on one drum.
How many kinds of steel pans are there in a conventional steel orchestra?
9
Where is steelpan most common besides Trinidad and Tobago?
It is most common in the UK and US
Are electronic steel pans expected to stay for the future, yes or no?
Yes
Name three pioneers of steelpan.
Ellie Mannette, Winston Spree Simon, and Anthony Williams.
What does the length of the skirt of the steel pan change?
The pitch
What are 2 differences between the hand pan and the steelpan?
The hand pan is noticeably smaller, and the steel pan is known for its energetic sound while the hand pan is more common in calm and ambient music.
Name 5 genres that are included in steelpan performances.
Calypso, Jazz fusion, Soca, classical and Reggae.
What is the name of the electronic version of the pan?
E pan
When was the first appearance of the steel pan?
1950
What material innovation improved the sound quality of mallets?
The rubber part
Which pan has the widest range?
Quadrophonic pan
What role does the steel pan create in education?
It creates teamwork, discipline and creativity
What does technology help improve in a pan performance for an audience?
Sound
Name two of the top steelpan artists.
Boogsie Sharpe and Jit Samaroo
How many notes are in the tenor pan?
There are 29 notes.
Why is the steel pan unique material wise?
It is one of the only instruments made out of industrial waste
Name 3 steel pan bands
(Check if correct with separate laptop)
What technology might be used for virtual steel pan lessons?
Virtual or augmented reality.