The Jumbie Jam is an authentic entry level Steel Pan for all ages that is Fun to Play & Easy to Learn. Simply strike the notes and you will be playing and filling the air with the sweet sounds of the islands. This Made-In-USA durable & versatile instrument will introduce you and your children to music while having fun. Great for family music making and for the classroom. Adults love it too! A hip instrument that extends beyond beginner playing to more complex playing, jamming poolside and at parties. Fantastic gift item! Can’t read music…no problem Mon' the note letters are labelled on the drum matching the notes in the songbooks. This Ready-to-Play Kit includes; High Quality Steel Pan, Mallets, Table Top Stand and Beginners Guide. It is packaged in a handy carrying case making your Jumbie Jam portable and easy to store. Awarded twice by the National Association of Music Merchants with a "Best in Show" and "Best Tools for Schools". Made-In-USA by Panyard, Inc., World Leaders in Steel Pan 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!