What Are Tenor Drums Made Out Of?
A tenor drum, also known as a single tenor or multi-tenor, is made of wood and metal. The type of wood is dependent upon the company that makes the drums, according to music educator and marching band instructor Kirk Hickman.MapleDynasty and Pearl percussion manufacturers use maple for their tenor drum shells. This wood produces a richer, warmer, more articulate sound as compared to birch. Aluminum and steel are used for the drum’s lugs, rings and rims.BirchBirch tenor drum shells make Yamaha drums distinct, according to the company. Besides producing a louder, thicker sound, the company says the drums are lighter than maple shells. In addition to this benefit, the current cast aluminum lug casings are much stronger than their former zinc casings.Walnut and MapleMapex drum manufacturing company uses a walnut interior shell with an exterior shell made of maple. The company says that this wood combination produces a distinct “projection” to the pitch of the instrument. Steel hoops and al
