Steel drums or also known as Pan Drums are musical instruments originating from Trinidad and Tobago.
Although it is called Steel Drums, actually the material used to make it is used oil barrels or steel drums that are converted into musical instruments.
Steel drums have a fairly wide range of tone so that it can produce a very melodious sound.
Initially, Steel Drums was only played by workers in Trinidad and Tobago as entertainment after work.
At present, Steel Drums has become an important part of Trinidad and Tobago culture and is often played in events such as festivals and weddings.
Each steel drum has its own uniqueness in terms of the number and size of the note owned.
Steel drum players are also called pannists and usually play this tool using sticks.
Because it is made of used materials, Steel Drums is also known as an environmentally friendly musical instrument.
Besides Trinidad and Tobago, Steel Drums is also popular in Caribbean countries and other Latin American America.
In 1992, Steel Drums was recognized as the official Trinidad and Tobago musical instrument by the local government.
