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steel drumTuned gong made from the end, and part of the wall, of an oil barrel. The barrel's end surface is hammered into a concave shape, and several areas are outlined by chiseled grooves. It is heated and tempered, and bosses or domes are hammered into the outlined areas; the depth, curvature, and size of each boss determines its pitch. Melodies, complex accompaniments, and counterpoint can be played with rubber-tipped mallets on a single drum. The steel drum originated in Trinidad in the 1940s. It is usually played in ensembles, called steel bands, of widely varying sizes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He even throws some learning into the mix with ``ABC (Alphabet Story)'' and does a dancehall version of ``You Are My Sunshine,'' complete with steel drum and horns. Though roller designs vary, a typical roller consists of a steel drum with attached crimping bars evenly spaced on the drum’s outer edge. Steel consumer Kyle Stavig of steel drum manufacturer Myers Container, Emeryville, Calif. |
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