What’s the difference between a “Synchronized” pan and a “Standardized” pan?
Answer – A synchronized pan follows a consistent logical pattern in its layout of the pitches. For example, all the notes on one side of a “two drum” instrument are repeated on the other drum either up or down a half step respectively in the same relative place on the barrel. A standardized instrument is one that employs a “generally” accepted pattern (or layout sequence). This doesn’t mean that it is synchronized. For example there is a standard Double Tenor layout but it is not synchronized. The Lead(cycle of 5th Tenor) however is standardized and synchronized. Yes, it can get confusing.
