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Percussion Techniques

Double Seconds

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Double second pans are a pair of steel pans with 15 pitches each fabricated from a 55-gallon oil drum. The 15 oval bosses on each pan are arranged by tri-tones and major thirds. The double second pans are versatile in the pan ensemble and can represent the melody or harmonic accompaniment in the ensemble. The rubber-headed aluminum beaters are lightweight to protect against putting the pitches out of tune during aggressive play.

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MORE STEEL PANS

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Double Seconds

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Double Tenors

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Six Bass

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Tenor/Lead Pan

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Triple Guitar

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