Tenor Pan Deluxe Package

$1,650.00

The tenor, or lead pan is the most commonly played steelpan instrument in the world. We are happy to offer a package to get beginning steel drum players started with an authentic instrument that is hard to come by. It can be difficult to make initial headways with instrument partners from across the world, and we’re happy to work as an ambassador to help spread this incredible art form. Our steelpan manufacturing partners in Port of Spain, Trinidad have paired up a trio of valuable items to get you started playing.

Items included:

  • Circle of 5ths Lead pan instrument (specific range C4 to E6)
  • Soft case for steel pan
  • Pair of Pan sticks

This package is not only a great step toward becoming a pan player, but is created in the player’s best interest. The inclusion of a case helps ensure that the safest possible travel will occur with this instrument. (note first time pan buyer FYI linked below)

The circle of 5ths is a well-known pattern in music that this particular instrument was designed after. Although there are other configurations of the tenor pan, this is by far the most common one. In the USA especially the low C instrument is very common, especially in an educational setting. A tenor pan with a lowest note of D (and therefore a few extra high notes) is more common in Trinidad and Tobago (please inquire at info@panassociation.com about specific types of pans not listed)

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Tenor Pan Deluxe Package

Items included:
  • Circle of 5ths Lead pan instrument (specific range C4 to E6)
  • Soft case for steel pan
  • Pair of Pan sticks

This package is not only a great step toward becoming a pan player, but is created in the player’s best interest. The inclusion of a case helps ensure that the safest possible travel will occur with this instrument. (note first time pan buyer FYI linked below)

The circle of 5ths is a well-known pattern in music that this particular instrument was designed after. Although there are other configurations of the tenor pan, this is by far the most common one. In the USA especially the low C instrument is very common, especially in an educational setting. A tenor pan with a lowest note of D (and therefore a few extra high notes) is more common in Trinidad and Tobago (please inquire at info@panassociation.com about specific types of pans not listed)

See the link below from Paul of Pan Association introducing the Tenor Pan Deluxe Package.

Info for first time pan buyers/FAQ

Things to note:
-When purchasing a pan, it is always possible that damage can occur during transit. Inclusion of a pan case reduces this risk as much as possible.
-Steel pans are structurally very unique & sensitive. Oftentimes when a steel drum is first made, it is a rough draft version of itself. Over time, and after additional work tuning the drum, your pan will improve like a fine wine!

How is the pan made?
If you watch our media, you will see footage of the steel pan construction. The truth is, it’s a process that’s been refined over many years, and it’s a proud system developed by the Trinidadians. Pans are made by hand with the help of some pneumatic tools.

How many notes does it have?
A steel pan is a fully chromatic instrument, and the tenor pan contains about 2.4 octaves of notes. It is not limited and can play along with other standard instruments (piano, guitar, etc.)
In all, the tenor has 29 notes on it.

What notes should I play? How do I find them?
The notes can be labeled in a number of ways, either with a sharpie or stickers. There are a variety of ways to learn music, including our instructionals and lessons at PA.

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