UnknownThe University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago2015-09-212015-09-2123-Aug-52"Second Pan With 23 Notes," Trinidad Guardian. 23 Aug. 1952. Print.https://hdl.handle.net/2139/40803Dixieland Steelband revealed the result of two months planning and work - a second pan with 23 notes. The average second pan has about 12 notes hence this 23-note pan is considered one of the most important improvements in steel music. The idea for this pan originated with Dixieland's leader, Ernest Ferreira and the builder was steelpan maker and tuner, Percy Thomas.©Trinidad Guardian Newspapers. This material is protected under Copyright Act of Trinidad and Tobago. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research.Steel drum (Musical instrument) -- Construction -- Trinidad and TobagoSteel drum (Musical instrument) -- Tuning -- Trinidad and TobagoSteel band music -- Trinidad and TobagoSteel drum (Musical instrument) -- History