Steel Pan Methods for the Secondary General Music Classroom

Hit the audience between the eyes with this fun piece for your intermediate level players. The dark undertones and relentless groove in clave move the piece with drive and intensity. It calls

This song was written by American musician Robert Lamm, one of the founding members of the rock-jazz fusion band Chicago. It was recorded for their second album, Chicago, with Peter Cetera on lead

Enjoy and play this arrangement from the Who's fifth album, Who's Next. This chart maintains the spirit and character of the original tune with its soaring guitar solos, vocal harmonies, and grooving

This tune has a great, laid back bass line that lets everything fit into place. The pan melody, with the exception of a couple flourishes, lays right on top to set the mood for imagining the simple life.

This tune is an upbeat merengue with a catchy opening riff played by the lead pans. It also has plenty of opportunity for your soloists to open up and solo. Tasteful percussion makes this tune really

Juice Blenders is a bass-driven calypso written with a happy island flair. A catchy melody and tight harmonies make this a very memorable song. This tune builds with intensity throughout until the

This advanced carnival style tune for steel band comprises high energy, challenging technical demands and fun catchy melodies. Its up-tempo nature is reminiscent of the Panorama performances one might hear

This advanced steel band selection combines elements of medium-tempo mambo as well as straight-ahead rock creating a haunting, mysterious effect. This is scored for tenor, double, double seconds, triple

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 the techniques