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Greetings my PAN JAZZ COMMUNITY, Here are the key takeaways from this lesson 3:

1. Practice the C Major scale from the Tonic-7th and 7th-Tonic starting on beat 3

2. Pay attention to the different feel between triplet rhythms and eighth/sixteenth notes

3. Finally, pay attention to the application of the C Major scale to triplets and eighth/sixteenth notes.

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Greetings my PAN JAZZ COMMUNITY,

Here are the key takeaways from this lesson2:

1. Practice the C Major scale from the Tonic-7th and 7th-Tonic starting on beat 2

2. Pay attention to the different feel between triplet rhythms and eighth/sixteenth notes

3. Finally, pay attention to the application of the C Major scale to triplets and eighth/sixteenth notes.

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Greetings my PAN JAZZ COMMUNITY, I would like to share with you the key takeaways from this lesson. The lesson covers essential techniques for practicing the C Major scale and developing your skills in feeling triplet rhythms and eighth/sixteenth notes etc. Here are the key takeaways from the lesson:

1. You will learn how to practice the C Major scale from the Tonic-7th and 7th-Tonic. Practicing scales in this way helps to reinforce your understanding of the notes…

Join the Pan Jazz Community and get ready for the first "Pan Jazz for Beginners" video to learn how to play America's cultural music-jazz . Click on the link below for further details:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdiPvO6AsTs&t=1shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdiPvO6AsTs&t=1s…

We have obtained our 501(c)(3) status and are now ready to seek grants and sponsorships for our organization. Our goal is to host educational workshops and purchase steelpan instruments etc.

Additionally, we invite you to mark your calendars for the International Jazz, Art & Blues Fest Ocala on April 30th, located at Tuscawilla Park, 829 NE Sanchez Ave, downtown Ocala, FL 34470.

We are also excited to announce that our website,…

"Swing Swing Blues" is an original composition written by Sean Thomas and played on double seconds steel pans. It serves as the first steelpan podcast intro on the Ocala Arts & Entertainment Podcast, which was founded and is hosted by Sean Thomas himself. The recording also features the talented bassist Brandi Disterheft and Lawrence Leathers on drums. With its unique sound, the composition showcases Sean's exceptional skills and creativity as a steelpan musician. This intro adds a…

We've received our solicitation confirmation letter from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. REGISTRATION#: CH71147.

Up next - 501(c)(3) status and onboarding of directors. Stay tuned for our upcoming fundraiser event scheduled for April 30th for International Jazz, Art & Blues Fest Ocala, Tuscawilla Park, 829 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL 34470, downtown Ocala FL.

Our website that's being built is…

Ocala Steel Orchestra Inc, update. We've received our Articles of Incorporation and EIN. Our directors have been installed and are dedicated towards leading the Ocala Steel Orchestra Inc. into the future.

These directors bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table and we are confident they will help guide our organization to new heights.

Stay tuned for upcoming events scheduled for Feb 18th at the Corkscrew Winery & Brewery…

Learn to play Trinidad & Tobago's greatest Calypso standards from the first published Calypso Real Book
Go to the book here: https://a.co/d/i83fiBC

Ocala Steel Orchestra Inc, update on our first meeting. We successfully elected a group of dedicated and talented directors who will be leading the Ocala Steel Orchestra Inc. into the future. These directors bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table and we are confident they will help guide our organization to new heights.

Stay tuned for upcoming events scheduled for Feb 18th at the Corkscrew Winery & Brewery downtown Ocala and April 30th for…

Island Jazz Chat is a Jazz in the Islands podcast featuring conversations with Caribbean jazz and panjazz musicians based in the islands and the diaspora. For more, click here.…

A tribute to Starlift & Ray Holman

Lyrics By Henry O. Miller.   https://henryomiller.com

THE PEOPLE SAY THAT WE BEATING SWEET

HAVE PEOPLE WILD IN THE STREETS

NOW PANMEN WANT TO DICTATE

WHAT ALL STEETBANDS SHOULD BEAT

WOMEN SHAKING WAISE

GOING CRAZY IN THE PLACE

STILL, THEY MASH-UP WE TENOR

AND DESTROYED WE…

Island Jazz Chat is a Jazz in the Islands podcast featuring conversations with Caribbean jazz and panjazz musicians based in the islands and the diaspora. For more, click here.

Andy Narell, globe-trotting and pioneering…

Island Jazz Chat is a Jazz in the Islands podcast featuring conversations with Caribbean jazz and panjazz musicians based in the islands and the diaspora. For more, click here.…

I lost my sister this year, around the time when it would have been Carnival and there was instead "A Taste of Carnival". I'm still processing the loss but wanted to share this as it speaks of a big part of her and of me-our love for pan.I think anyone who reads this shares that love.  Do enjoy and respect the copyright!

12^th POEM FOR LISA

There was no Carnival this year

A blessing for me a curse for others

Carnival was…

Island Jazz Chat is a Jazz in the Islands podcast featuring conversations with Caribbean jazz and panjazz musicians based in the islands and the diaspora. For more, click here.…