A New Line Of Orff Schulwerk Instruments

Rhythmical Steel Alto and Double Bass Pans

Rhythmical Steel Alto and Double Bass Pans are genuine Steel Drum Instruments developed especially for you and your classroom.

"These small-scale instruments are true steel drums; not toys! They sound fantastic! Dennis Martin has done a terrific job bringing the steel drum into the hands of younger people and music educators. If you want an affordable yet fully functional steel drum, or are looking to add to your music program, these pans are a must!"
Toucans Steel Band, Seattle, Washington
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Rhythmical Steel developed these instruments and stands in "1994," specifically for the Orff Schulwerk line of instruments

Steel Drum Instruments also called Steel Pans or Pans, originated on the Island of Trinidad. The enchanting sounds of the Steel Pans are often associated with ocean breezes, WARM SANDS, palm trees, smiling faces, and the CARIBBEAN.

Rhythmical Steel developed these unique musical instruments for Orff Schulwerk. You can now bring the exciting sounds of the Caribbean into your classroom and still be able to use the same music materials you already have.

The music book, "Island Dreams," by Alice Olsen, has Calypso Melodies to be accompaniment by Rhythmical Steel Alto, Double Bass, Vocals, and other Orff Instruments. To purchase this popular music book visit Alice Olsen's web site at: www.aliceolsen.com

All Rhythmical Steel Alto and Bass Pans are hand crafted by Dennis Martin from brand new 30 gallon barrels, which are made in the Pacific Northwest. By using traditional techniques and combining strobe tuners during the tuning process, each instrument is brought into A 440 concert pitch. This Allows Rhythmical Steel Drum Instruments to be played alone as a solo instrument or to be played with other groups of instruments.


The Rhythmical Steel Alto Pan

Rhythmical Steel Alto Pan features a range of 16 notes (C’ - A”) including the incidental notes Bb and both F#’s. Note names are written in the center of each note. Unlike many, “ mini pans, ” (pans made from 16 gallon barrels.) The Rhythmical Steel Alto Pan has a rich, resonate tone. The Alto Pan comes painted with a lead free Teal Metallic Finish, a pair of mallets and height adjustable stand that can be changed within seconds. The stand features 3 height settings: 

 
                              1 )  FLOOR LEVEL 
                              2 )  STUDENT STANDING OR ADULT  SITTING 
                              3 )  ADULT STANDING


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Rhythmical Steel Double Bass Pans


Rhythmical Steel Double Bass Pans are a set of 2 drums. The left drum contains the notes C-E-G ( below middle C ), the right drum has the notes D-F-A ( below middle C ). The Rhythmical Steel Bass Pans produce a low emanating sound. The Double Bass Pans come painted with a lead free Teal Metallic Finish, a pair of mallets, and 2 height adjustable stands. The stands also have the same 3 height settings as the Rhythmical Steel Alto Pans.


Sharon's Steel Drum Workshop is a demonstration on the construction of the steel drum instruments, this demonstration is designed especially for school students. The workshop goes over some of the history related to the steel pans, and techniques used to hand craft a 55 gallon oil barrel into a beautiful instrument.

To book for a Steel Drum Workshop at your school contact Rhythmical Steel for more details.


If you have any questions please e-mail,

"The Steel Drum Family" at:

rsteel@rhythmicalsteel. com