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🎶 Development and Refinement (1940s–1960s)

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During and after World War II, the instrument evolved rapidly:

  • Oil drums from U.S. military bases were repurposed
  • Tuners refined note placement and sound quality
  • Steel bands (or orchestras) were formed

Another major contributor was Ellie Mannette, who improved tuning techniques and standardized the instrument’s layout.