Features:

The Hal Leonard Steelpan Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the steelpan. This easy-to-use beginner's guide takes you through the basics of the instrument and its technique. The accompanying audio includes demonstration tracks for all the examples in the book. It covers: stance • holding the mallets • types of strokes • tone production and volume control • stickings • rolls • scales • calypsos • many songs and exercises • basic music reading • steelpan anatomy and maintenance • steelpan history • and more. The price of this book includes access to audio tracks online for download or streaming, using the unique code inside the book.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Brief History of the Steelpan
• Steelpan Anatomy
• Technique
• Basic Musical Symbols
• First Notes
• Rhythmic Values
• Rolls
• Scales
• 3/4 Time
• Calypso
• More Scales

Catalog:	HL00111629
Publisher:	Hal Leonard
Composer:	Liam Teague
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Voicing:	Steelpan|Steel Drum
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Pages:	32