Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Wordless/ful Wednesday



What Musical Instrument Am I?




Answer to last Wordless/ful Wednesday: Steel pan/drum

A steel pan is a chromatically tuned percussion instrument that was originally made from a 55 gallon oil container. The steel pan is originally from Trinidad and was used as a form of communication between African slaves. The steel pan was outlawed by the British government, however, by the 1940's steel drums were allowed and were played at Carnivals.

Today, steel pans are made from flat sheet metal and molded into the shape of a bowl using hammers. Steel pans today are tuned with electronic tuners and need to be tuned 1-2 times a year. Steel pans are made into soprano, alto, tenor, and bass pans. They can be played solo or in a steel pan band. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steelpan

Below is an example of a steel pan:

(Felix Walroud on the Steel Pan)

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22 comments:

  1. Hootin AnniDecember 31, 2008 at 4:03 AM

    1st....I knew that. And this week [an accordion] Where's the prize? [kidding]

    HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU! My Wordful is posted. Hope you can drop by for a visit. Stay safe and sober, and enjoy tonight's celebration and seeing 2009 come to us with the hopes of a good year.

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  2. SaluteDecember 31, 2008 at 7:03 AM

    Hope you and the family had a Merry Christmas and wishing you all a Happy New Year.

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  3. Pecos BlueDecember 31, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    I love those.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Happy New Year! Hope you are enjoying the holidays!

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  5. MandyDecember 31, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    accordion?

    Have a Happy New Year!!!

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  6. mormonhermitmomDecember 31, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    Polka time! Of course I'm sure it's not JUST an accordian right? There's probably a fancy name that only accordian enthusiasts would know?

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  7. Jannie FunsterDecember 31, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    Let me see... could this be a flying pandemonium? No, no. A gracious warbling spinollia?

    Wait! An accordion?

    HAPPY NEW YEAR

    Jannie
    xo

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  8. Lyndsie MilesJanuary 2, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    I love the sound those make! So cool!

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  9. Marie N.January 5, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Being from the land of Frankie Yankovic and later, "Wierd Al" Yankovic, I know an accordian when I see one or hear one.

    happy new year!

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  10. Claremont First WardJanuary 5, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    I'm pretty sure it's an accordian.

    Happy New Year~

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  11. KaciJanuary 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Ooooh I like those

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  12. DaniJanuary 11, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I should really share your wordless wednesday post with my husband. He would just love them! I really need to start reading your post more carefully. And then the next time I am out with my husband watching an unusual band (which isn't often due to lack of babysitters) I will be able to name some instruments that he wouldn't think I know about! Interesting stuff!!!!

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  13. JenniJanuary 12, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Love your blog! You've got an award over here http://nennisworld.blogspot.com/2009/01/second-slice-of-pie.html

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    I hope the weekend was fabulous!

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  15. Mozi EsmeJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    An accordion - just like my Grandpa played...

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  16. Pecos BlueJanuary 22, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    I love that sound.

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    Just checking in! I hope all is well!

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    Umm... are you still doing this blog?

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