In this ultimate guide to tuning drums, you'll learn how to make your kit sound better with different tuning methods and tips.
tightening in quarter turn incriments along the 1-8 pattern. You may have to tighten the snare side head more than you would a normal 1 or 2 ply head. This is fine, because you want a good tight head to resonate the snare wires properly. You don't need to concentrate on achieving ...
This process is similar to installing a new tire on your car. To make sure there is no unbalance, you will have to tighten the tension rods opposite to each other. The best way to do this is to start at any rod, and tighten a few turns with your drum key. Once that is complete,...
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Then, in fast motion, you went around to each t-rod 3 times. Did you actually tighten each rod a half turn each time? Reply Adam July 21, 2011 at 11:51 am I just tuned my bass drums using the rough tightness given and tightening the resonant head a little bit more then the ...
Put new drum head on, finger tighten all tension rods, pushing down on the rim as you finger tighten them. You should have relatively even tension around the drum head when you are done. Use a drum key to tune up each lug to a “tight” feel, meaning no wrinkles in the drum head,...
The best way to think about tuning your drums is to remember that the head of the drum is like a speaker: The higher you tighten it, the higher the fundamental tone; the lower you loosen it, the lower the fundamental tone. Start with the batter head or the head you strike with your...
Begin by attaching the toe clamp to the batter side of the bass drum hoop, ensuring the pedal remains flat and does not lift on either side as you tighten the clamp. Adjust the lateral position of the pedal on the hoop if necessary to achieve a flat and secure fit. ...
Then put push down the pedal, very slightly and retighten the clutch. If it’s still too high then do it again, but push the pedal down less. LittleRoot July 24, 2011 at 11:56 am Thanks a lot i’m just begining to play the drums and this lessons are wonderful to me. I’ll...
As before, I listen to the song and ask myself what I want out of the bass. Here’s my notes from that part: “I want a fat bass you can hang your hat on.” To achieve that goal, I have my tools. I’ll use Bx_subfilter to tighten and emphasize the low end. Then, I’m...