Panyard

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High-quality and durable authentic steel drum for all ages and musical abilities. Kids 3+, adults & educators love it too. Made in the USA by Panyard, world leaders and innovators in steel pans. You will be astounded by the quality, sounding as good as a professional pan but at an affordable price. It makes it easy to learn and fun to play. Can’t read music? No problem! The notes on the drum and songbooks are marked with the note letter. So easy to play you and your child will be jamming in minutes. Children love this instrument igniting all areas of child development helping body and mind work together; concentration, motor, rhythm and creativity. Adults dig it too as this hip instrument can be played as an intermediate instrument or just hanging poolside bringing the islands home.

Educators globally are easily incorporating the Jumbie Jam into their existing music classroom curriculum teaching in conjunction with Orff and other instruments. Students love playing them. Steel drums originated in Trinidad & Tobago, providing an opportunity for cross-cultural studies.

Versatility is the best way to describe the Jumbie Jam, a blend of simple design, durability (single-piece all-steel pan), and ease of learning/teaching allows it to be played/taught at the entry and intermediate level. It is great for learning music, family recreational music making, playing with other instruments, poolside jamming, worship music, classroom music education (K-8), music therapy etc. It also makes a fantastic gift item.

Your ready-to-play kit is delivered in a portable carrying case that includes: 16” steel pan, mallets, tube floor stand and free downloadable beginner’s guide-song book. The 16” diameter pan contains eight notes labelled with the note letter in the key of G so you can’t play a wrong note. The scale range is G4 to G5. The tube floor stand is height adjustable (20” to 38”) accommodating any size player. It is also collapsible easily fitting back into the carrying case; making your kit portable and easy to store. The base of the silver and chrome pans are traditional tubes. The base for the color pans (blue, pink and purple) are fun feet that match the color of the pan. The free downloadable beginner’s guide-song book includes play-along audio tracks for five original songs to get you started and instrument care instructions, playing techniques, history of the steel pan and the culture surrounding it. Additional song books and instructional guides are available.

Awarded twice by the National Association of Music Merchants with a Best in Show & Best Tools for Schools.

The Jumbie Jam is named after 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.”
Open Box Panyard Jumbie Jam Steel Drum Kit with Tube Floor Stand Level 1 Chrome
Open Box Panyard Jumbie Jam Steel Drum Kit with Tube Floor Stand Level 1 Chrome
Open Box Panyard Jumbie Jam Steel Drum Kit with Tube Floor Stand Level 1 Chrome

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  • Steel drum kit suited for adults and children 3+
  • Tube floor stand is collapsible and adjustable (20-38")
  • Letter markings make playing easy, even if you can't read music
  • Downloadable song book includes play-along songs, techniques and history
  • Awarded "Best Tools for Schools" and "Best in Show" by NAMM
  • Made in USA by Panyard, Inc.

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Specifications
  • Pan Diameter: 16 inches
  • Notes: 8
  • Key: G Major G4 to G5
  • Height (stand highest position): 38 inches
  • Height (stand lowest position): 20 inches
  • Width (with stand fully assembled):18 inches
  • Jumbie Jam Fully assembled weight: 6.5 pounds
Jumbie Jam Carrying Case Specifications 
  • Width: 17"
  • Height: 5"
  • Length: 24"
  • Weight (fully packed): 7 lb.

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4.33

9 Reviews

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Small Venues5
  2. Accompaniment4
  3. Soundtracks3
  4. Jazz Clubs2
  5. School Bands2
Cons
  1. Flat Sound1
  2. Too Much Reverb1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Great Sound5
  2. Huge Tone3
  3. Versatile2
  4. Responsive1
  5. Sensitive1
  • could use better tuning.

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byMa

    fromBoston

    I got one for personal use. 3 notes are clearly out of tune. one note has a ringing sound. I expected better quality. it is lightweight. overpriced. more a toy than an instrument.

  • Nice sound, but the stand is very flimsy.

    3

    submitted4 years ago

    byRoyal P

    fromLittle Egg Harbor, NJ

    I have to build a new stand from pvc. If I had known this I would have spent a little more money on a better drum.

  • Authentic sound at a great price

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byDannodub

    fromColumbus, OH

    Fantastic for all ages! Fun and easy to play. I want a chromatic pan now :)

  • I would buy again, great instrument!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byWild Bill

    fromSt. George, Utah

    Great metal drum. Great Caribbean sound. Great music book teaches you how to play songs. Easy to use, you'll be jamming with it right out of the box. Really neat addition for your studio.

  • Compact with great sound

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    bySpanky

    fromCalifornia

    This is a fun portable drum. Great sounds and Good Vibes

  • Yes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 years ago

    bychristie

    fromUndisclosed

    Bought the silver one for my son! He loves it !!

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  • asked byMissConnie

    fromWhitefish, MT

    Will this steel drum play a scale in the key of C ?  (for the tune "Kokomo" ?)

    Will this steel drum play a scale in the key of C ? (for the tune "Kokomo" ?)

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is in the key of G.
  • asked byMissConnie

    fromWhitefish, MT

    will this steel drum play a scale? (for using to play the tune "Kokomo"?)

    will this steel drum play a scale? (for using to play the tune "Kokomo"?)

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is in the key of G.
  • asked byMiss Connie

    fromWhitefish, MT

    Will it play a scale as in "Kokomo"?

    Will it play a scale as in "Kokomo"?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    The range is: G Major G4 to G5
  • asked byBma

    fromFort Worth TX

    Is this stand sturdy?  Metal or plastic?

    Is this stand sturdy? Metal or plastic?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It is metal, and it's pretty solidly built.
  • asked byBrenda

    fromSC

    What is the size of the drum?

    What is the size of the drum?

    Open Reply - Charles
    16-inch.
  • asked byLuisitoman

    fromWoodlands, Texas

    It's a chromatic pan?

    It's a chromatic pan?

    Open Reply -
    No, please see the manufacture website. - https://www.panyard.com/jumbie-jam/