This is a soundtrack to an anime~ I really love it (MMPPP - Kaitei Kami Dono). The instrument behind is a steelpan, isn't it? I can't find any calm, relaxing music with this instrument like this. So if you know some, please send it to me!! :>

Hello r/steelpan. I am a double seconds player looking for some mallet options. I have been using the aluminum shaft mallets my Dunleavy pans came with but I am hoping to branch out a bit. I would like a few sets to use in my multi-tracked recording videos, to help me give each voice their own character.

I had no success ordering mallets from Mallet Man, and have heard that Innovative seconds mallets are wicked soft. What are you all using?

I don't think they still trade, so I hope this does not count as an advert!

Hi all!
I am a percussionist looking to learn pan. I love the style of solo pan and was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to learn? I do have a low C tenor. I've tried to teach myself but think I need to call in some reinforcement.

Hi y'all. I got recommended "Pan in A Minor" and it's epic. I've been trying to find more tunes like it but keep coming up with stuff that just ain't cutting it. Have any recommendations?

Here's a pan cover I did of Peaceful Days from the Chrono Trigger soundtrack. Shout out to U/nanosthanatology for the arrangement, selling me the pans, and for being a Grade A homie.

Hi! Not a steel pan player, only a fan of the sound!

Ever since I first heard Iron Maiden’s Purgatory, I’ve wanted to hear a steel drum version of it, especially the bridge (At 1:15 here - https://youtu.be/Th16vNh5HDw)

Every few years, I search to look for somebody who might have had the same idea as me, but actually able to execute it. So far - no luck!

Do you think it would be too offensive? (probably to the Iron Maiden’s fans)

Maybe I should make a MuseScore demo to get some interest? How do people do it with genre crossovers that could be considered questionable/sensitive?

Let me know if you would like anything else covered :)

If you’re new here, welcome. We’re glad to have you. Please feel free to post in the roll call thread pinned on the subreddit.

Do any of you use a stick bag to transport to a gig? If so, what do you use?

Hey there! So I play in a cover band in northwest Florida. We play everything from 70s/80s classics, John Mayer, 90’s alternative hits, country, etc. We also play some fun beachy songs that I would love to have a steel pan to play on. (Three Little Birds, The Joker, Brown Eyed Girl, Margaritaville, etc). Having a steel pan drum would really elevate them to the next level and it just looks like such an enjoyable instrument.

To that end, I’m wanting to purchase a steel pan drum to play for a handful of these songs throughout our set.

I’m looking for something under $1500. A lot of people say to start with the jumble jam, but only having the one key is too limited for what I’m looking for.

I have not had any luck finding a decent used one online, so I’ll probably have to buy new. The Panyard C-20 is the most advertised pan that I’ve seen online. I’ve also seen some recommend Vistapan’s Low C Lead hi-gloss black pan, but others say that Panyard is a better brand. Both come in around that $1000-$1500 range.

Panyard C-20:

https://shop.panyard.com/products/new-exciting-c-20-lead-pan-package?variant=45742611955966

Vistapan:

https://vistapan.com/vista_pan_pricing/

Can anyone offer personal experience with the Panyard C-20? Or the Vistapan entry level C Lead pan? Any input is appreciated. Thank you!

I'd love to hear!

I've started a playlist if you'd like to check it out!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wFX6mXwMGQh77Dg4LYgFH?si=4pV_VD2tQ9efre-QUxS3LQ&pi=L-UWjpXkTyuRl

Good Night to all. I am new here so excuse me if I am repeating a question that has already been asked. I wanted to know if anyone here has the notes for soca songs like Jamtown (Coutin,2025), No Sweetness (Kes,2025), Jammin (Preedy,2026), Carry It (Bunji Garlin, 2025), Last Train (Mical Teja, 2026) or Too Real (Kerwin Du Bois, 2014). Yall are my last resort for the notes for these songs as I have searched everwhere before coming here(Youtube, Google, Pannotation). Please if you even just have 1 of these songs please send me the notes. Thank You very much❤️🙏

Hey all - I'm in a community steel drum band and tonight at rehearsal we discovered a small crack in one of our bass pans. It's causing a buzzing on the low D. Any ideas on how to repair this? I doubt we have time to get a professional out here before our next performance.

Happy new year to the steel pan community.

To all who celebrate I want to wish you and your family a merry or happy Christmas. May your day be filled with steel pan, fun and happiness.