These instruments occupy the whole drum. They provide
very low bass lines and accompanying harmonic foundation
to the orchestra. With a total of 18 notes it provides
the completed depth of the musical arrangement.
Tenor Base Pans (Style
1)
The tenor bass pan set also referred to as the four
bass. These carry high bass lines with an average of 24
notes. They are used to add clarity to the lower bass
lines and also they are used to accompany lower middle
pans with specific melodic lines. These have an average
of 28 notes
