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They are played with short mallets that have rubber ends on them. When the pans are made, the craftsman beats out various flat spots to make the pitches. The player taps the mallet on these flat spots.

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What is another name for steel drums?

it depends on what kind of drum. Tenor: Pan


What are steel drums used for?

Steel Drums are an instrument invented in Trinidad and Tobago, where they are called steelpans. Initially used for calypso and world music, all styles of music can be played on the instruments, including jazz, classical, pop, etc. The drums were initially made from old oil drums, and are of different lengths and contain notes on concave surfaces. When the notes are struck with a mallet different musical tones are produced.


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What are some names of different types of steelpans?

double tenor


What country does the steel drum come from?

The steelpans, also known as the steeldrums, came out of Trinidad.


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When was it first played and who played it?

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You were played or you had played?

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