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Tenor Drums In Marching Bands

by | Drums

The tenor drum is one of the many drums used by American marching bands. Although it is now most commonly seen in parades and on sports fields during halftime shows, this instrument has been used since the mid-19th century by a variety of composers. It is a lower-pitched version of the snare drum, another staple of marching bands. On the field, the tenor drum is easily recognizable, as it is typically carried in mounted sets of three to six drums. This arrangement allows the musician to play multiple drums simultaneously, contributing to the richness of the percussion.

Tenor drums are played with a wide range of implements, all of which are a type of mallet or drumstick. The heads of these beaters can be made from various materials, including wood, plastic, nylon, felt, rubber, or fleece. The drumheads of tenor drums are as tight as possible, producing a relatively high-pitched sound that is highly effective in outdoor settings.

As mentioned, tenor drums are carried and played in sets. The name of the set usually refers to the number of drums it contains; a “quad,” for example, consists of four drums. Each drum in a set has a different …

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