Non Western Art Post 1

Steal Drums or Pans are fascinating instruments developed in Caribbean Island of  Trinidad. These drums make distinct sound that is metallic and twangy. Listen to the below

Steal Drums are created from hammered steal that is concave in shape. The dents in the steal create individual notes like a regular instrument.

Closer Look at a Steal Drum

These instruments create the trademark and stereotypical sounds of the Caribbean. I personally would love to learn to play one for I love the unique sound they create.

Sources:

http://www.rhythmsofpieriansprings.com/?page_id=37

http://www.toucans.net

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