Can I use a tom head on a bass drum?

Can I use a tom head on a bass drum?

Yes, for toms and bass drums. Almost all of the tom and bass resonant drumheads we’ll cover below are also batter heads – in most cases they can be used as either.

How often should resonant heads be replaced?

Drum heads can be replaced on an as-needed basis. Replacing all of the heads every time would be unnecessarily costly and wasteful. Some experts recommend switching out the bottom drum heads, the ones which aren’t struck, either every third time you replace the top heads or, alternatively, once a year.

Can batter heads be used as resonant?

Re: Could you use batter heads on the resonant side of the drum? To answer your question, yes you can use the same head on the reso side as you are using on the batter side.

Do resonant heads make a difference?

When it comes to really making a difference on your drums, the most important factor when choosing a resonant skin is the thickness. The thicker the bottom head, the more resonance you get. As a result, thicker heads give more overtones.

How often should you tune your drums?

Generally speaking, if you play on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to change your batter heads every six months to a year. The snare drum is hit the most often, so it may need replacing more often. Kick drum heads generally last the longest.

Why do you cut a hole in bass drum?

Why? A bass drum hole on the lower half of the head gives more options for placing a microphone. Engineers can use a small or large boom stand, or a table-top stand for the bass drum mic. A port hole placed at the very bottom of the drumhead can sometimes be harder to mic.

How tight should a bottom snare head be?

Through experimentation and the advice of some other experienced drummers, I have come to the conclusion that the snare-side (bottom) head of a snare drum should be tensioned extremely tight. Don’t be bashful about this. Crank that puppy up very tight. For most styles, you want the snare-side head very tight.