Sample Mp3 

This packet is perfect for all new steelband directors, those who want some printable material for their engine room, those who want to have a quick style reference to refresh their memory...etc. This is your guide to stylistically appropriate Engine Room Parts for your steelband. While it won't teach you how to play each instrument, it will tell you what to play, a little about the style, some other suggested rhythms...etc. This packet contains written Engine room parts for the following styles:

- Soca in 4/4

- Soca in Cut Time

- Calypso

- Reggae - One Drop

- Reggae - Steppers

- Cha-Cha

- 2:3 Bossa-Nova

- 3:2 Bossa-Nova

- Rock/Pop

There are a variety of instruments for the variety of genres. These instruments include: Drum Set, Irons, Congas, Shakers, Cowbells, Guiro, Claves, Woodblocks, etc.

Instrument legends make it easy to understand the intent of the notation and suggested priority order of instruments allows you to scale your engine room based on the size and needs of your band. This is not a comprehensive study of the engine room or a complete representation of all the parts you can implement but I hope it will help steelband directors feel empowered to make informed choices for their engine rooms.

This resource includes audio demo recordings of each style.

Difficulty: Easy (great for junior high, high school & college steel bands)

Instrumentation: drum set/irons/congas/shakers/cowbells/guiro/claves/woodblocks/etc

ITEM ID : ERJM2-001