STEEL PANS

During this course the students will explore the steel pan and its origins, from the instrument it originated from, to its common use within festivals and carnivals. The students will learn a number of different hits to perform on the steel pan and they will also take part in a number of different musical numbers. Each week they will look into a different genre that uses the instrument and explore the different musical characteristics with a view to being able to recognise some of them by ear at the end of the course.

During this course the pupils will explore the steel pan and its origins. The pupils will learn a number of different hits to perform on the steel pan and accompanying percussion instruments. Each week they will look into a different genre that uses the instrument and explore the different musical characteristics with a view to being able to recognise some of them by ear at the end of the course. As well as developing their aural skills, participants will be introduced to more advanced playing techniques and work as a class ensemble to perform pieces that gradually get more complex rhythmically and musically.