Percussion

Steel Drum

The steel drum is a Caribbean percussion instrument made from oil barrels that produces bright, metallic tones. Invented in the 1930s, it's the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago and the sound of the Caribbean.

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Overview

The steel drum is a Caribbean percussion instrument made from oil barrels that produces bright, metallic tones. Invented in the 1930s, it's the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago and the sound of the Caribbean.

Cultural Context

National instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, representing Caribbean musical innovation

Famous Players

Ellie Mannette
Lennox Sharpe
Andy Narell

Fun Fact

Invented in the 1930s using discarded oil barrels from the petroleum industry.

Quick Facts

Origin

Trinidad and Tobago

Era

National instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, representing Caribbean musical innovation

Difficulty

Intermediate

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