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I like that expression-Tight as a drum!. actually it is the heads that are tightened and this does alter the pitch. Ludwig drums were/are available with three harmonics, that are controllable by expanding and contracting the tension on the drum heads- this was called machine drums. The harmonics are Tonic, Dominant, and sub-dominant. I understood Mr. Spector had use of this for his wall of sound with three drums tuned to the three harmonics- and also three singers belting things out! Ronnie, Nedra, and Estelle! those were the days- of the Ronettes.

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