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Should you use bass drum beater pads on bass drum?
Beater pads will make the drum head last longer. So if you like the head you got, use a pad.
How to tune a drum head for optimal sound quality?
To tune a drum head for optimal sound quality, start by tightening the tension rods evenly around the drum. Use a drum key to adjust the tension until the drum head is evenly stretched and produces a clear, resonant sound. Experiment with different tensions to find the best sound for your drum.
What do you play a drum with?
Sticks. Dont use your head...not good for health
What elements are included in a standard drum set?
Five really, for the basic kit. Bass, snare, hi-hat (orig. called the Charleston Pedal, apparently), ride cymbal, tom-tom. That 5 will cover a lot of arrangements especially if you are inventive and proficient with the snare-drum and cymbal; but you can add extra tom-toms, cymbals of various sizes, a second bass-drum, wood-blocks, cow-bells and so on. You can also use different "sticks" - the basic sticks with wood or plastic tips, brushes (used a lot in jazz and dance-band styles), and for special effects tympani beaters and slap-sticks.
What bass drum size does machine head use?
24" bass drums.
Can you make a drum out of wood and plastic?
Well if i can make a pvc pipe drum shell and use (i dont know what to use yet) for a drum head, you should totally be able to make a drum out of wood and plastic, you might need a few metal parts from a drum though.
How does an drum set work?
Use sticks or brushes for the snare. Sticks for tom-tom, and suspended cymbal. A foot pedal activates the mallet for the bass drum, and another foot pedal activates the high-hat cymbals.
How do drums use resonance?
Drums use resonance when struck, causing the skin or head to vibrate and produce sound. The resonance of the drum shell amplifies and enhances the sound produced by the vibrations of the drum head, giving the drum its characteristic tone and sustain. Different materials and construction methods can affect the resonance of the drum, influencing its overall sound.
What is the proper technique for tuning a floor tom drum?
To properly tune a floor tom drum, start by tightening the tension rods evenly around the drum. Use a drum key to adjust the tension until the drum produces a clear and resonant sound. Make sure the tension is consistent across all rods to maintain a balanced tone. Experiment with different tensions to find the desired pitch and tone for the drum.
In nirvana did Dave grohl use a 15x14 tom or was it a15x13?
15x14. Nirvana's drum tech confirmed it.
What is the part you hit on a snare drum called?
The bass kick drum in a full drumset utilizes a type of mallet. Tympani drums also use this.
How do you tune a bass drum?
A bass drum is tuned the same as any other drum - by adjusting the tension of the heads - tighter makes it higher pitched, looser makes it lower pitched. An even pitch tension all the way around the drum is a good place to start. It is important to stretch the head (or seat it) by tuning it above the pitch you desire and putting firm pressure in the middle of the head. Generally the batter head (the side your pedal is on) is tensioned slightly higher than the resonant head. Bass drums are usually tensioned just above the wrinkle point with an even tension or pitch at each lug (tuning key). A properly tuned bass drum should require practically no dampening (ie: pillow's, blankets, etc.) to achieve a great sound. The bass drum, for most musical styles, should be (the batter head) tuned deeper (lower pitched) by a 3rd, 5th or 8th (octave) below your largest and deepest floor tom. For precise tuning, you could remove the front resonant head and tune the back batter-side drum head. More batter head plies and/or thicker plies and/or more duct tape, will give you a deeper pitch. Use a piano or other tuning instrument to get the exact pitch you want. Alway tune a bass drum in a large room with at least 12 feet or more free space in front of the drum. Then, when the batter head is properly tuned, mount and tune the resonant head. No pillows or rugs should be in the bass drum, unless you have to do this for unusual reasons ! Better is to use an outside adjustable muffler near the edge of the batter head. The resonant head should be usually tuned one or more notes deeper than the batter head. It is best to listen at a distance with someone else doing the hitting and tuning. The two heads and the type of shell all cause interactions, and several small adjustments will be needed. Probably even most professional -level drummers don't tune their drums properly. For a precise tom or bass drum note, just use concert toms with no bottom head (or front head on the bass drum) This was popular with some drummers back in the seventies. Try playing your bass drum with no front resonant head ! You might like it for some musical styles. Adding a second or third (same sized or larger) drum-shell to the front of your bass drum (with duct tape to try at first) to make your bass drum a longer size will really add depth and power ! (Usually best with using only one head)
