This package allows for more variety in music arrangements and genres. The packages can be incrementally increased to build a steelband of any size. TTIL has available a number of aids to assist all players from beginner to professional as well as steelbands. Top panist Dane Gulston performs 20 songs on the MICP02 - Minipan C without accompaniment on the CD and the varying degrees of difficulty allows the beginner to play along and gradually increase a repertoire. Merle Albino-de Coteau scores all songs in the booklet in such a way that melodies can be played even without knowledge of music theory.
Package includes booklet introducing the player to history, set-up, playing techniques and songs.
Since the chromatic Midpan - D is a smaller version of the High Tenor pan, the tutorial books LITS16 and LITP16 can be used. Full band arrangements can generally be adapted for the steelband and repertoire is limited only by the ability of players and the range and variety of the instruments in your steelband. Hillbridge Music is one of the best sources of arrangements for the steelband. Due to the way in which the steelpan evolved, there are many variations of note layout, skirt lengths, suspension points , pan racks etc. We will also provide advice as necessary to alert customers of any disadvantages.