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Percussion Techniques

Double Tenors

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The double tenor is a versatile instrument with 31 notes and 6" skirt, having a wide range for playing melody lines and harmonies. They can serve as an important melodic voice within a steel band or as a solo instrument. When played in a steel band it is an octave lower than the lead pan and offers reinforcing support by doubling the melodic lines in a lower register, and can play the alto harmony to the lead melody. When played solo, the player moves back and forth between pans to create a seamless melody line.

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Double Tenors

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Six Bass

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Tenor/Lead Pan

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Triple Guitar

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