Steel Pan Tuning

Author : Ulf Kronman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Steel bands (Music)
ISBN : UOM:39015025423891

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Steel Pan Tuning by Ulf Kronman Pdf

Author : Dr. Anthony Achong
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 1197 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781483634852

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Secrets of the Steelpan by Dr. Anthony Achong Pdf

This book describes a truly remarkable musical instrument „o the Steelpan (Pan) „o a melodic percussion instrument that produces tones of immense beauty. This instrument is the National Instrument of the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The concepts, the ideas, the theories, the physics and the mathematics contained in this book are the answers to the question the author asked himself as a little boy peering over the face of a ping pong steelpan, ¡¥how does it work?¡¦ Revealed, are the subtleties and secrets of the instrument¡¦s operation, its laws, its construction and details of its tuning. Contained herein is the information sought by pan musicians, pan makers, panists, pan researchers and ¡¥pan lovers¡¦ „o nothing is left out. The rigor of the analytical methods of this book matches, in depth and intensity, the expert craftsmanship of the Master Pan Maker and Tuner. There is a unifying force within this book that combines the stick-note impacts to the panist¡¦s creativity in his production of musical tones. This book doesn¡¦t dodge the difficult questions; it ends with a chapter on the exotic non-musical features of the steelpan.

Author : Andrew R. Martin
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781496812414

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Steelpan Ambassadors by Andrew R. Martin Pdf

"Maybe you won't like steel band. It's possible. But it's been said that the Pied Piper had a steel band helping him on his famous visit to Hamelin." When the US Navy distributed this press release, anxieties and tensions of the impending Cold War felt palpable. As President Eisenhower cast his gaze towards Russia, the American people cast their ears to the Atlantic South, infatuated with the international currents of Caribbean music. Today, steelbands have become a global phenomenon; yet, in 1957 the exotic sound and the unique image of the US Navy Steel Band was one-of-a-kind. Could calypso doom rock "n" roll? Band founder Admiral Daniel V. Gallery thought so and envisioned his steelband knocking "rock "n" roll and Elvis Presley into the ash can." From 1957 until their disbandment in 1999, the US Navy Steel Band performed over 20,000 concerts worldwide. In 1973, the band officially moved headquarters from Puerto Rico to New Orleans and found the city and annual Mardi Gras tradition an apt musical and cultural fit. The band brought a significant piece of Caribbean artistic capital--calypso and steelband music--to the American mainstream. Its impact on the growth and development of steelpan music in America is enormous. Steelpan Ambassadors uncovers the lost history of the US Navy Steel Band and provides an in-depth study of its role in the development of the US military's public relations, its promotion of goodwill, its recruitment efforts after the Korean and Vietnam Wars, its musical and technological innovations, and its percussive propulsion of the American fascination with Latin and Caribbean music over the past century.

Author : Andrew Martin,Ray Funk,Jeannine Remy
Publisher : Northern Illinois University Press
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781501757617

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Steelpan in Education by Andrew Martin,Ray Funk,Jeannine Remy Pdf

Founded by Al O'Connor in 1973, the steelband program at Northern Illinois University was the first of its kind in the United States. Thanks to the talent and dedication of O'Connor, Cliff Alexis, Liam Teague, Yuko Asada, and a plethora of NIU students and staff members, the program has flourished into one of the most important in the world. Having welcomed a variety of distinguished guest artists and traveled to perform in locales around the US and in Taiwan, Trinidad, and South Korea, the NIU Steelband has achieved international acclaim as a successful and unique university world music program. This fascinating history of the NIU Steelband traces the evolution of the program and engages with broader issues relating to the development of steelband and world music ensembles in the American university system. In addition to investigating its past, Steelpan in Education looks to the future of the NIU Steelband, exploring how it attracts and trains new generations of elite musicians who continue to push the boundaries of the steelpan. This study will appeal to musicians, music educators, ethnomusicologists, and fans of the NIU Steelband.

Author : Angela Smith
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780810883437

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Steel Drums and Steelbands by Angela Smith Pdf

Steel Drums and Steelbands: A History is a vivid account of the events that led to the “accidental” invention of the steel drum: the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th century. Angela Smith walks readers through the evolution of the steel drum from an object of scorn and tool of violence to one of the most studied, performed, and appreciated musical instruments today. Smith explores the development of the modern steelband, from its roots in African slavery in early Trinidad to the vast array of experiments in technological innovation and to the current explosion of steelbands in American schools. The book offers insights directly from major contributors of the steelband movement with sections devoted exclusively to pioneers and innovators. Drawing on seven years of research, repeated trips to the birthplace of the steel drum, Trinidad, and interviews with steelband pioneers, Smith takes readers far beyond the sunny associations of the steel drum with island vacations, cruise ships, and multiple encores of “Yellow Bird.” Digging deep into Trinidad’s history—a tale of indigenous extermination and African slavery, of French settlement and Spanish and British colonialism before mid-century independence—Smith weaves an unforgettable narrative of talking drums, kalinda stick fights, tamboo bamboo bands, iron bands, calypso, Carnival, and the U. S. military. Together, all played major roles in the evolution of today’s steelband and in the panman’s journey from renegade to hero in the steelband’s move from the panyards of Trinidad’s poorest neighborhoods to the world’s most prestigious concert halls. The reader will discover how an instrument created by teenage boys, descendants of African slaves, became a world musical phenomena. Steel Drums and Steelbands is the ideal introduction to the steel drum, steelbands, and their history.

Author : S. Narayanan,K. Gokul Kumar,K. Janardhan Reddy,P. Kuppan
Publisher : Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.
Page : 1112 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 817319792X

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CAD/CAM Robotics and Factories of the Future by S. Narayanan,K. Gokul Kumar,K. Janardhan Reddy,P. Kuppan Pdf

Presents state-of-the-art research and case studies from over 150 Design & Manufacturing professionals across the globe in the areas of CAD/CAM; Product Design; Rapid Prototyping and Tooling; Manufacturing Processes; Micromachining and Miniaturisation; Mechanism and Robotics; Artificial Intelligence; and Material Handling Systems.

Author : Peter Mason
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 1566396638

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Bacchanal! by Peter Mason Pdf

For two days each year Trinidad's capital, Port of Spain, hosts 'the greatest show on earth' - a raucous mix of music, costume and revelry known as Carnival. The festival has become more or less synonymous with the Caribbean island and is an intrinsic part of its identity and popular culture. Making extensive use of interviews with artists and other participants, BACCHANAL! explores the place of Carnival in Trinidadian society and the people who take part in it: -- How the festival reflects and affects attitudes towards religion, language, humour, politics, male-female relations and folk traditions. -- The historical role of Carnival, its roots in colonial society and slavery, and its traditional function as an expression of subversion and revolt. -- The effect of contemporary social and cultural influences on the dynamic, evolving phenomenon of Carnival. -- The increasing involvement of Indo-Trinidadians and women, the competing musical forms of reggae and soca, and the impact of tourism and commercialism.

Author : Harry W. Walton
Publisher : ASM International
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781615032341

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Heat Treating 1998: Proceedings of the 18th Conference: Including the Liu Dai Memorial Symposium by Harry W. Walton Pdf

Author : Anthony Achong
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 1197 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Steel drum (Musical instrument)
ISBN : 1483634841

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Secrets of the Steelpan by Anthony Achong Pdf

Author : Rita Pemberton,Debbie McCollin,Gelien Matthews,Michael Toussaint
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538111468

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Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago by Rita Pemberton,Debbie McCollin,Gelien Matthews,Michael Toussaint Pdf

As separate entities and later a unified state, the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago boast very unique histories. Initially claimed by the Spanish in 1498, these territories were affected by the imperialist thrusts of various European nations including the French, British and Dutch. The mercantilist infiltrations of these groups, particularly in the 18th century, led to the islands’ belated development as sugar producers and, particularly Trinidad, as a cradle of migration. World War II and the development of the oil and tourism industries in the 20th century transformed the economies, culture and society of these islands. The country has been one of the most important in the region in relation to economic and political leadership and as a centre of cultural development. Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Trinidad and Tobago.

Author : Lynn Ang,John Trushell,Patricia Walker
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789042027954

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Learning and Teaching in a Metropolis by Lynn Ang,John Trushell,Patricia Walker Pdf

At the interface/Probing the Boundaries seeks to encourage and promote cutting edge interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary projects and inquiry by bringing people together from differing contexts, disciplines, professions, and vocations, the aim is to engage in conversations that are innovative, imaginative, and creatively interactive. --

Author : Brandon L. Haskett
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781498575706

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The Emergence of the U.S. School Steel Band Movement by Brandon L. Haskett Pdf

Haskett examines the spread of steel band in US schools and universities. This phenomenon is examined within the context of the music education field.

Author : Shannon Dudley
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780195175479

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Music from Behind the Bridge by Shannon Dudley Pdf

'Music from behind the Bridge' tells the story of the steelband a symbol of Trinidadian culture, from the point of view of musicians who overcame disadvantages of poverty and prejudice with their extraordinary ambition.

Author : Andrew R. Martin,Matthew Mihalka Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1385 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Music
ISBN : 9798216120308

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Music around the World [3 volumes] by Andrew R. Martin,Matthew Mihalka Ph.D. Pdf

With entries on topics ranging from non-Western instruments to distinctive rhythms of music from various countries, this one-stop resource on global music also promotes appreciation of other countries and cultural groups. A perfect resource for students and music enthusiasts alike, this expansive three-volume set provides readers with multidisciplinary perspectives on the music of countries and ethnic groups from around the globe. Students will find Music around the World: A Global Encyclopedia accessible and useful in their research, not only for music history and music appreciation classes but also for geography, social studies, language studies, and anthropology. Additionally, general readers will find the books appealing and an invaluable general reference on world music. The volumes cover all world regions, including the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific, promoting a geographic understanding and appreciation of global music. Entries are arranged alphabetically. A preface explains the scope of the set as well as how to use the encyclopedia, followed by a brief history of traditional music and important current influences of music in each particular world region.

Author : Mark Frauenfelder
Publisher : Maker Media, Inc.
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781680450101

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Make: Technology on Your Time Volume 31 by Mark Frauenfelder Pdf

Why are so many kids (and adults) like you bored by science? Simple: you’ve had no real contact with it. You might read about incredibly expensive scientific projects, but your hands-on experience is probably limited to the same tired experiments—like baking soda and vinegar "volcanoes." Not any longer. Make Magazine’s "Punk Science" issue (volume 31) shows you how you can become a real, cutting-edge amateur scientist. Find out how high school and college students can get an introduction to modern biology research through affordable biotech labs provided by Otyp, a small Michigan-based biotechnology company. And learn how a cooperative network of schools and research groups, called PEER, enables students to learn science by working on real projects with people in the field—including the DECA (Distributed Electronic Cosmic-Ray) Observatory that uses Android phones to generate a real-time cosmic-ray flux map of a large area. This issue also shows you how to create these fascinating projects on your own: RoboRoach—Surgically modify a cockroach with a wireless electronic circuit so that you can control it to turn left or right by micro-stimulating its antenna nerves. Lord Kelvin’s Thunderstorm—a little-known, classic science experiment that generates high-voltage "lightning" sparks by dripping water through metal rings. An automatic Ball/Toy Launcher for Dogs that will keep your pet entertained and exercised while you’re away. A True Mirror, which shows what you look like to other people. Pick up a copy of Make today and get involved with real science.