I am 69 and am not marching anywhere. I just like learning about percussion and if I lived alone would get a tenor set just for drill. I have been working on snare drum for a couple years and enjoy the sense of success. Thanks for a good video that even an old and slow guy can get.
My school just recently got rid of front ensemble this year because they wanted everyone to march and I got immediately bumped up to tenors because that's what I originally tried out for and I have no prior experience and missed out on all of the previous drumline classes because they just made this decision. This is really going to help me out, thank you!
i'm the only person in my section who can play tenors decently, but unfortunately my school does not have a drumline, so it's basically a waiting game for me! I've been looking for a good way to get better at tenors and i've found it here, so thank you!
i play alto sax in concert and marching band, and alto and soprano in a sax ensemble, but i’m joining my schools competitive winter drumline this year and will hopefully be playing tenors! this series seems perfect for me starting out, thanks so much!
Dude same, I play Alto. I probably won't get tenor next year though, I was bass this year (my first year) but I have a tenor pad and I'm hoping to get it within the next 2 years!
My private lesson teacher assigned me to watch this and it’s been rather helpful. I’m in eighth grade (aiming to make tenorline next year) and I think this video is a great intro to the art of tenor playing. Nice job on the vid; I can’t wait until the rest of the episodes release!
I watched this series in 2019. It’s been a long journey. Thank you for helping me start this journey, I went from watching this series with toilet paper on a table as the “drums” to where I am today.
I know you apologized for the sound quality of this video but I actually love the way the tenors sound in that room. Close, Lo-fi, the depth of the tone and overtones actually comes through in a nice way.
My dream is to march for blue coats tenor line right now I’m in 9th grade and play bass thanks so much it’s hard but I will get better thanks 🙏 you inspired me to not give up hope people say I will never be good but maby if I try I can ✌🏻😏 I LOVE TENORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad it has helped! If you can at least get through video #3 or #4 over the summer, that will be a tremendous help for the upcoming season. Congratulations, and best of luck!
Thank you for this tutorial. I want to teach a band in elementary school but i dont know to use the tenor and how I can incorporate to bass drum and lyre/xylophone.
I’m in my highschool drumline for tenors. And I marched marching season + indoor this year as a freshman. What do you suggest for me to watch/do to get my crossovers clean/effortless?
Can you recommend a good video or video series that does concentrate on learning to read the music for tenors? My son played bass last year for his high school marching band. This summer he went to non-required practices and put in the work and earned a spot on tenors. (His school uses the 5 drum tenors.) He auditioned and was selected. However now he is having serious misgivings. He does not know how to read the music very well. He mostly learned and passed the audition by memorizing the songs. Now that he is on the line and having to learn new music he is feeling like he is in over his head and is thinking of quitting band all together. (He also says that all the other tenor players are seniors, so next year he will be a junior and the oldest tenor player. His band expects the older students to help the newer students. So he is feeling overwhelmed by the thought of having to teach new kids how to learn tenors from bass or whatever. I am looking for a good series of videos that will help him learn to read the tenor music and gain confidence in it.
Our tenors left this year at semester and i’m the next oldest in section and i’m rumored to take over after only playing bass drum since i got in band (and a little snare)
I’m literally watching this to learn how to play the tenor I’ve never even played percussion I’m a woodwind I’m watching this to join my schools drum line
Hello! I'm currently a flute player in my highschool band and was interested in playing marching quads in my spare time (mostly for fun, not anything professional). I found marching quads on Ebay for around four-hundred dollars. Do you think they would have good quality?
It's hard to say without seeing the specific brand and condition, but there are definitely some good deals out there. I'd recommend showing a band teacher at school and seeing if they think it's a good purchase. Even if the set is worn, anything you can get will be good for practicing!
If you have to carry them, go easy on your back! (And work on your core strength!) If you’re mostly putting them on a stand, deeper drums tend to have a fuller sound. But it’s honestly a matter of preference and what works for the ensemble you’re performing with.
Ok I’m a freshman right now and I got put on bass drum on my drumline, don’t get me wrong it’s fun but I think I enjoy being on the drumline more than playing my actual drum. I was originally aiming for snare but I don’t know how that will go but I’m still making it my first choice then tenor my second. The thing I am mostly worried about for tenors is the weight, my bass drum weighs about 20 pounds. How much do the tenors weigh and is there any thing that I should really know about it.
James Christian thank you, I asked some of the upper classman today and they said they way about 35-45 pounds that is definitely heavier than my drum but I think I can do it. I have been watching your series on tenors. Do you have any more tips on tenors, on how to improve faster or how to deal with all of the weight. By the way I am a 5 foot girl and I’m small for my age.
I am 69 and am not marching anywhere. I just like learning about percussion and if I lived alone would get a tenor set just for drill. I have been working on snare drum for a couple years and enjoy the sense of success. Thanks for a good video that even an old and slow guy can get.
It is 2:30 AM right now, this video is in my recommended. I just don’t have the time or stamina to dive into this series at the moment, I will return!
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Did u ever return ??
@@Flo-vp4px I am back! Thank you for the reminder Gentlemen!
@@chaser22081 of course 🤝
My school just recently got rid of front ensemble this year because they wanted everyone to march and I got immediately bumped up to tenors because that's what I originally tried out for and I have no prior experience and missed out on all of the previous drumline classes because they just made this decision. This is really going to help me out, thank you!
How did it go? Missing front ensemble seems hard haha
i'm the only person in my section who can play tenors decently, but unfortunately my school does not have a drumline, so it's basically a waiting game for me! I've been looking for a good way to get better at tenors and i've found it here, so thank you!
TGS Summit do dci or wgi or dca
@@hasanm04 percussion section
I wanna move from snare to tenors and I’ve been looking for a series to start with thanks
I am just in 7th grade and wanna play tenor for 8th grade so thanks for the series
James K I’m in 7th and I play tenors
It great when you are in honor band and get to ask the director
How'd it go?
@@mrfranksss_ ur middle school hav tenors u lucky
This year I'm drumline captain and the tenor drum is my instrument, hopefully these videos will help me deepen my skills
same
Yo so how did your years as captain go? Are you still captain/in your marching band still?
I play bass drum this year in my line and I’m hoping to be moved up to tenors within the next 2 years. Wish me luck
did you make it?
@@colesicle7975 i didn’t because we didnt have room for 2 tenors this season but next year is a for sure thing!
Move up? Bass is just as important and difficult as tenors.
@@brianmalexander i know i was just saying move up because of the weight difference between the two
B. Alexander then why do they put the less experienced people on bass drum?
This year we have a senior on quads and two other boys and I are “fighting” for the quads! Thank you so much for this series! And wish me luck!
Good luck!!!
i play alto sax in concert and marching band, and alto and soprano in a sax ensemble, but i’m joining my schools competitive winter drumline this year and will hopefully be playing tenors! this series seems perfect for me starting out, thanks so much!
Dude same, I play Alto. I probably won't get tenor next year though, I was bass this year (my first year) but I have a tenor pad and I'm hoping to get it within the next 2 years!
Good luck to you both!!!
@@RudimentalUniversity Thank you! I'll be working hard!
My private lesson teacher assigned me to watch this and it’s been rather helpful. I’m in eighth grade (aiming to make tenorline next year) and I think this video is a great intro to the art of tenor playing. Nice job on the vid; I can’t wait until the rest of the episodes release!
How did it go?
Yeah did you make it?!? I made Quads at my schools drumline I was hoping for snare but quads is also really fun!
I’m also in eighth grade hoping to play it in high school
I watched this series in 2019. It’s been a long journey. Thank you for helping me start this journey, I went from watching this series with toilet paper on a table as the “drums” to where I am today.
That's awesome to hear! It's all about your dedication.
Here in 2024, still a great series
@@jakewilliamson2584 same lol
I know you apologized for the sound quality of this video but I actually love the way the tenors sound in that room. Close, Lo-fi, the depth of the tone and overtones actually comes through in a nice way.
I'm a triplet tenor drummer, going to marching quad tenor drum, and this really helps me. 😁
Thanks for the series just got a pad and want to practice
My dream is to march for blue coats tenor line right now I’m in 9th grade and play bass thanks so much it’s hard but I will get better thanks 🙏 you inspired me to not give up hope people say I will never be good but maby if I try I can ✌🏻😏 I LOVE TENORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am very new to percussion and wanted to try out for tenors next marching season. These videos were very helpful as a complete beginner :)
Drums are really nice. 💖
Time Stamps To Go Back To
Exercise 1; 7:16
Exercise 1 Fast; 7:38
Exercise 2; 9:00
Exercise 2 Fast: 9:21
Exercise 3; 10:00
Exercise 3 Fast; 10:26
Exercise 4; 10:46
Exercise 4 Fast; 11:19
Exercise 5; 11:53
Exercise 5 Fast; 12:20
Exercise 6; 13:07
Exercise 6 Fast; 13:35
Exercise 7; 14:45
Exercise 7 Fast; 15:11
Exercise 8; 16:00
Exercise 8 Fast; 16:26
Exercise 9; 16:47
Exercise 9 Fast; 17:12
Exercise 10; 18:07
Exercise 10 Fast; 18:30
Exercise 11; 18:50
Exercise 11 Fast; 19:18
James, these videos are great, thanks very much.
I auditioned for freshmen bass but got bumped up to tenors without any snare practice 😅 this video helps so much even with my 5 pillows
Glad it has helped! If you can at least get through video #3 or #4 over the summer, that will be a tremendous help for the upcoming season. Congratulations, and best of luck!
Playing tuba right now, hoping I can switch to percussion and battery, as I REALLY would like to play tenor!
Thank you for this tutorial. I want to teach a band in elementary school but i dont know to use the tenor and how I can incorporate to bass drum and lyre/xylophone.
Thanks so much for offering this great intro!
I and bass drum this year I'm a freshman but our tenor is moving next year so I'm most likely gonna do the tenor next year
I’m playin tenor drums as my freshman year😁
I’m in my highschool drumline for tenors. And I marched marching season + indoor this year as a freshman. What do you suggest for me to watch/do to get my crossovers clean/effortless?
Can you recommend a good video or video series that
does concentrate on
learning to read the music
for tenors?
My son played bass last year for his high school marching band.
This summer he went to non-required practices and
put in the work and earned a spot on tenors. (His school uses the 5 drum tenors.) He
auditioned and was
selected. However now he is having serious misgivings.
He does not know how to read the music very well. He mostly learned and passed the audition by memorizing the songs. Now that he is on the line and having to learn new music he is feeling like he is in over his head and is thinking of quitting band all together. (He also says that all the other tenor players are seniors, so next year he will be a junior and the oldest tenor player. His band expects the older students to help the newer students.
So he is feeling overwhelmed by the thought of having to teach new kids how to learn tenors from bass or whatever.
I am looking for a good series of videos that will help him learn to read the tenor music and gain confidence in it.
Thank you so much for such helpful tutorials! Special thanks for the notes - a real gift! Bravo! Great channel! We need more of these lessons!
Thanks man I want to do tenor drums mainly for indoor and college drum line
I'm in 7th grade and I'm doing tenorline for marching band
Same, I have no idea how to play, and I want to try out
That's amazing ngl
I've been playing tenors for a year and my band director said if I learn my basics I could March them my freshman year so here I am
Hope these videos help. Good luck!
Our tenors left this year at semester and i’m the next oldest in section and i’m rumored to take over after only playing bass drum since i got in band (and a little snare)
Awesome! However it ends up, good luck on the upcoming season!
GREAT VIDEO
I’m literally watching this to learn how to play the tenor I’ve never even played percussion I’m a woodwind I’m watching this to join my schools drum line
Good luck to you!
Thank for your excellent lessons.
Thank you for watching!
me here with no drum skills and play saxophone... i reallllyyy want to learn it's just so cool
I want to do this one year for high school, though it might be too complicated and I might do snare, also I specialize in low brass
Hello! I'm currently a flute player in my highschool band and was interested in playing marching quads in my spare time (mostly for fun, not anything professional). I found marching quads on Ebay for around four-hundred dollars. Do you think they would have good quality?
It's hard to say without seeing the specific brand and condition, but there are definitely some good deals out there. I'd recommend showing a band teacher at school and seeing if they think it's a good purchase. Even if the set is worn, anything you can get will be good for practicing!
@@RudimentalUniversity Thank you :)
Quality audio 10/10
@@RudimentalUniversity its okay. I will put them on. I'm a Freshman in high school audiotioning for the tenors this year
Hi James!
Thanx for these series! Any advice on choosing quint setup regarding depth and sizes of the toms? I'm looking at Majestic right now.
If you have to carry them, go easy on your back! (And work on your core strength!) If you’re mostly putting them on a stand, deeper drums tend to have a fuller sound. But it’s honestly a matter of preference and what works for the ensemble you’re performing with.
Ok I’m a freshman right now and I got put on bass drum on my drumline, don’t get me wrong it’s fun but I think I enjoy being on the drumline more than playing my actual drum. I was originally aiming for snare but I don’t know how that will go but I’m still making it my first choice then tenor my second. The thing I am mostly worried about for tenors is the weight, my bass drum weighs about 20 pounds. How much do the tenors weigh and is there any thing that I should really know about it.
James Christian thank you, I asked some of the upper classman today and they said they way about 35-45 pounds that is definitely heavier than my drum but I think I can do it. I have been watching your series on tenors. Do you have any more tips on tenors, on how to improve faster or how to deal with all of the weight. By the way I am a 5 foot girl and I’m small for my age.
Hey great video. What's the name of your book, I'd like to check it out
What kind of tenor is that
As in Belle Chasse Academy???
its 2018 when you uploaded and you recorded with a mike wrapped in tin foil, and a camera with 2mp and 10.80p
I used to play quads and now I recently got transferred to tinors and Idk what to do
Well, you have come to the right place. Good luck!
I'm sorry, this want very useful to me,
@@RudimentalUniversity Okay!
You forgot to upload the missing page.
Will never be able to play tenor- forever stuck on snare sadly.
Trojan drums xesis
Get on with it
Anyone else here for the meme about his grip on the stick?
anyone here in 2024 seeking for advice? :0
i watched this expecting how to make one... lol
Lol