Tenor drums

The tenors drums are also great to listen to on their own, since they have 5 drums its easy to get a good sound for various types of music due to the different pitches offered. They are also extremely fun to watch because they incorporate a lot of crossover and other moves the get to a drum with a certain hand. Sometimes these are necesary, sometimes they are just for show but they are extremely fun to watch when played fast. Their weight also adds another factor of awe to the drum. On average, the drum weighs around 45-50 pounds. Don;t forget that the players are also moving while wearing them. Tenor players have to have a great deal of endurance to be able to march while carrying the drums and still maintaining a high level of playing. Heres an example of some intricate playing but notice how together the players are. You don't hear anyone playing out of place, even at extremely fast tempos they still manage to remain together.