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Mastering the Tenor Pan

The Mastering the Tenor Pan Online Performance Course is designed to help students of all skill levels become proficient in playing the Tenor Pan, a fascinating and melodic percussion instrument. This comprehensive course will take you through a series of modules, each focusing on specific aspects of technique, theory, and performance. By the end of […]

Instructor Benoit Academy of Steelpan
Updated September 24, 2025

About Course

The Mastering the Tenor Pan Online Performance Course is designed to help students of all skill levels become proficient in playing the Tenor Pan, a fascinating and melodic percussion instrument. This comprehensive course will take you through a series of modules, each focusing on specific aspects of technique, theory, and performance. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to confidently perform solo and with ensembles.

What Will You Learn?

  • Develop proper pan posture, grip, and striking techniques
  • Master scales, arpeggios, and common chord progressions on the tenor pan
  • Learn to play traditional calypso, soca, and Caribbean repertoire
  • Understand steelpan notation and sight-reading fundamentals
  • Apply improvisation techniques to enhance creativity
  • Gain cultural appreciation of the steelpan as the national instrument
  • Build performance confidence through structured practice routines

Course Content

Introduction

  • Anatomy of the Instrument
    03:01
  • Brief Steelpan History
    00:00

Proper Hand Positioning and Posture

Basic Maintenance

Basic Scales and Finger Exercises

Introduction to Music Theory Basics

Performing Ode to Joy

Final Quiz
This final quiz is designed to test your overall understanding of the tenor pan, from its history and cultural significance to playing techniques, repertoire, and music theory applications. By completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your ability to: Identify the tenor pan’s role and characteristics within the steel orchestra Recall key historical facts about the development of the steelpan Apply knowledge of scales, chords, and rhythms used in Caribbean music Recognize best practices for care, tuning, and performance on the tenor pan Showcase readiness to progress to more advanced steelpan performance and study Passing this quiz confirms that you have successfully completed the course and are ready to receive your Certificate of Achievement from the Benoit Academy of Steelpan.

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