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Sound from a drum is created by the drum head vibrating up and down, and thus vibrating the air. Higher rates of vibration correspond to higher pitched sounds. So, the short answer is that tighter drum heads are higher pitched because the head vibrates faster.
You can try this with an elastic: try holding it between your fingers in one hand and streching it with the other hand. When you let go, it vibrates back and forth just like the head of a drum. And if you hold the elastic more tightly, the vibration speed goes up. The only difference is that the distance the head vibrates is much smaller so it's harder to see. (But you can see it on high speed video! Try searching Google for some of these.)
What else can I help you with?
Do small instrument make low pitch or high pitch?
a high pitch
What would a drummer to make the sound of a drum give a note of lower pitch?
It depends largely on how it is tuned. A large drum will generally produce a lower sound, but this is because they are usually tuned to produce that pitch because smaller drum heads do not have enough surface area to create that low a pitch without becoming floppy. Likewise, a large drum head such as a floor tom can produce a higher pitch, but not as high as a very small drum like a piccolo snare.
What happens when you strike a drum pad?
It will make a noise. The pitch will depend on the type of drum.
What sort of drum would make the highest pitch note?
a Timpani
What happens if you make the drum skin tighter?
When you tighten the skin of the drum the sound will go higher
Do small instrument make low pitch or high pitch?
a high pitch
What would a drummer to make the sound of a drum give a note of lower pitch?
It depends largely on how it is tuned. A large drum will generally produce a lower sound, but this is because they are usually tuned to produce that pitch because smaller drum heads do not have enough surface area to create that low a pitch without becoming floppy. Likewise, a large drum head such as a floor tom can produce a higher pitch, but not as high as a very small drum like a piccolo snare.
What happens when you strike a drum pad?
It will make a noise. The pitch will depend on the type of drum.
Does a djembe drum make a high or low pitch sound?
A djembe drum typically makes both high and low pitch sounds. Striking the drum in the center produces a low bass sound, while striking near the edge produces a higher pitch sound. By varying where and how the drum is struck, a range of pitches can be produced.
Do big drums make low sounds and small drums high sounds?
yes, but it also depends on how big or small the drum is:) (i mean like the width)
What sort of drum would make the highest pitch note?
a Timpani
How can I achieve optimal sound quality by tuning drum heads effectively?
To achieve optimal sound quality when tuning drum heads, start by evenly tightening the tension rods around the drum head. Use a drum key to make small adjustments, tapping the drum in between to check the pitch. Tune each lug to the same pitch to ensure even tension. Experiment with different tensions to find the desired sound.
How can I learn how to tune a drum effectively?
To learn how to tune a drum effectively, you can start by tightening or loosening the drum's tension rods evenly in small increments. Use a drum key to make adjustments and tap the drum in different spots to check for even pitch. Experiment with different tensions until you achieve the desired sound. Practice and patience are key to mastering drum tuning.
What happens if you make the drum skin tighter?
When you tighten the skin of the drum the sound will go higher
How can I improve the sound quality of my drum set by tuning drums effectively?
To improve the sound quality of your drum set, you can tune the drums effectively by adjusting the tension of the drumheads evenly and using a drum key to make small adjustments until you achieve the desired pitch. Experiment with different tunings to find the best sound for each drum in your set.
Which drum head easiest to tune?
Start with either a high, or mid ranged tom. That way you have a better pitch reference on each lug. The snare drum is probably one of the most difficult to actually "tune". Just make it sound good.
Why would a drummer hit the drum near the edge to make the sound of the drum give a note of the lower pitch?
Normally hitting the drum closer to the edge would make the note lower, it can make it quieter. Sometimes a drum can have a "sweet spot" as it is called this is where when struck gives the best tone.
