Steel pan tablature system and associated methods

Details Steel pan tablature system and associated methods Steel pan tablature system and associated methods

2008-12-30

2010-11-30

Warren, David S. (Department: 2832)

Music

Accessories

Teaching devices

C084S402000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07842872

ABSTRACT:
A tablature system for representing a series of notes to be played on a steel pan/drum having concentric rings of note pads is provided, wherein each note pad is for producing a distinct musical pitch. The tablature includes a staff having three horizontal lines positioned atop each other, a first line representing a center ring of note pads, a second line representing an inner ring of note pads, and third line representing an outer ring of note pads. For each note pad to be represented, a rhythmic indicator is provided that lies adjacent the horizontal line commensurate with where the note pad to be represented lies. For each note pad to be represented, the note name is positioned above the respective rhythmic indicator.

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