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MRS JOSEPH MUSIC CLASS
HOW TO PLAY
THE STEEL PAN
STANDING POSITION
STAND UPRIGHT, DIRECTLY INFRONT OF STEEL PAN WITH A FEW INCHES AWAY FROM INSTRUMENT
HOW TO HOLD STICKS
HOLD STICKS BETWEEN THUMB AND INDEX FINGERS, AND WITH A FAST MOTION, MOVE YOUR WRIST UP AND DOWN
PARTS OF THE STEEL PAN
CARE OF INSTRUMENT
1. NEVER REST THE BELLY OF THE PAN ON THE GROUND
2. DO NOT HIT WITH STICKS, ONLY WITH RUBBER END.
3. DO NOT SWING PAN
4. DON NOT STAND IN PAN
5. DO NOT WET PAN
6. ALWAYS STORE IN DRY PLACE
7. STORE PAN ON SKIRT OR IN ITS CASE, OR LEAVE ON STAND
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TRY IT YOURSELF
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