Steel Drum Tuning Patterns and Drum Depths

A ) Rhythm Pan, Depth = 2/3 oil drum height (usually mounted on a stand)

B) Bass Pan, Depth = full height of oil drum (set on floor under wooden blocks)

C) Experimental Pan,Depth = 5 inches (Designed by Jim Z., to be used for experimental purposes only)

D) Cello Pan , Depth = 3/4 of oil drum body (mounted on stand or floor blocks)

E) Guitar Pan, Depth = 9 inches

F) Second Pan, Depth = 6 - 9 inches

G) Ping pong Pan, Depth = 3-5 inches