Steel Pans

Steel pans (also known as steel pan, steel drum, or pan, and occasionally as a steel band or orchestra with other players) is a musical instrument from Trinidad and Tobago. Pannists are steelpan musicians. The contemporary pan is a chromatically tuned percussion instrument constructed from 55-gallon industrial drums.

Steel pans originated in Trinidad and Tobago and have since spread across the rest of the world, particularly in schools. That's right—steel pans have become a popular instrument to learn throughout Europe, and they offer the added benefit of teaching youngsters about various cultures and music. Furthermore, steel pans are a great alternative to loud and aggressive bass drums and crashing high hats, with the steel pans being considerably easier on the ears. Playing the steel drums is also a science in and of itself, with the many noises and sounds being a treat to hear and comprehend.