Tenor
The function of tenor pan is to play the melody.
It carries notes from the soprano range and its range is the highest in the steelpan family.
The tenor pan is also referred to as the lead pan, first pan, soprano pan, ping pong or melody pan.
The lowest note on a tenor pan ranges from middle C to the E above middle C.
4ths and 5ths Spider Pan note layout
Low tenor containing 28 to 30 notes. The lowest note is middle C on the treble clef.
High tenor containing 28 to 30 notes. The lowest note is middle D, one tone above middle C on the treble clef.
Invaders Tenor
Its lowest note is middle C, also known as the F# (accidental) pan due to the F# note being placed in the centre of the instrument.
Double Tenor note layout
The double tenor pan has a tonal range of two and a half octaves. There are 15 - 17 notes on each drum. The notes are separated by a double groove which allows for a less harmonic arrangement of the notes than in other steel pans.
The double tenor was created to expand the range of notes in the early steel band.
Its function is to support the tenor melody line and provide harmonic support.