Jumbie Jam Steel Drum Musical Instrument, Steel Finish

Description

The Jumbie Jam is an authentic steel drum that is fun to play easy to learn. You don t have to know how to read music; the notes on the drum and song books are marked by the note letter. The stand includes a fun feet stand base that matches the color of your pan, creating a spirited look loved by kids and the young at heart. The stand is height-adjustable, supporting all sizes of players. It is also collapsible and fits easily back into the carrying case, making your Steel Drum portable and easy to store. Makes a fantastic gift item. The deluxe kit also includes a Beginners Guide/Song Book with Play-Along-CD containing multiple tracks for each song.The drum has been awarded twice by the National Association of Music Merchants beginning with a "Best in Show" in 2008 and followed by a "Best Tools for Schools" in 2010. Made in USA by Panyard, Inc., World Leaders in Steel Drum Musical Instruments and Accessories (family owned and operated since 1990). The Jumbie Jam has been named for a character in Trinidadian folklore, the Jumbie. This mischievous and playful spirit grabs hold of you, compelling you to do a particular thing. What you are urged to do depends on the type of Jumbie that bites you. You have now been bitten by the Pan Jumbie giving you the Jumbie to Jam!

The Jumbie Jam is an authentic steel drum that is "Fun to Play" & "Easy to Learn". For the first time you can own a high quality Steel Drum at an affordable price. Versatile is the best way to describe the Jumbie Jam; a blend of simple design, durability, and ease of learning/teaching makes it a fantastic instrument for all ages and musical abilities. This spirited instrument is being enjoyed in a multitude of environments such as:

• Home Recreational Music Making
• Classroom Music Education
• Music Therapy
• Worship Music
• Community Bands
• Addition to your band
• Drum Circles

You will be astounded by the quality of this instrument - there are many beginner pans out there, but only the Jumbie Jam produces a sound that matches that of a professional quality instrument. The Jumbie Jam has been selected for two distinct awards by the National Association of Music Merchants beginning with a "Best in Show" award and followed by a "Best Tools for Schools" award in 2010.

You don t have to know how to read music to play; the notes on the drum and in the song books are marked by the note letter. Any level player can enjoy immediate success even if they don t know how to read music. Panyard offers a multitude of song books that include a Play-Along-CD allowing the player to play on their own or jam with the band. The books also include multiple parts providing material to create a Jumbie Jam band or can be played with other instruments promoting family music making.

MUSIC EDUCATION

The Jumbie Jam is a fantastic instrument for music education. It is an easy and effective way to get students started immediately. Schools across the globe are now utilizing the Jumbie Jam as a primary instrument in their music classes and programs.

Students are not overwhelmed or intimidated by the Jumbie Jam, ensuring an effective and immediate learning experience. The Jumbie Jam is smaller than a full-sized Steel Drum, with only 8 notes (which are labeled) as opposed to the complex and expensive 32- note full-sized drum. The Steel Drum is a multi-faceted instrument providing both percussive and melodic musical capabilities creating a well rounded musical experience. Originating in the country of Trinidad & Tobago it is a culturally rich instrument providing the opportunity for cross curricular studies.

Music directors are thrilled to implement a new, exciting and cultural instrument. Further enhancing the product, we have developed classroom curriculum providing guidance on implementing and expanding the instruments scope along with special labels and song books for individuals with Special Needs.

The Jumbie Jam was selected for a "Best Tools for Schools" award by NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants). The panel of diverse music educators identified the Jumbie Jam as music instrument that provides innovative solutions and opportunities for music learning. Also noted were Panyard s teacher guides and song books assisting the teacher to incorporate the Jumbie Jam into their existing music classroom or teaching it as a new group instrument.