Drum tuning

wampus · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 12:43 am Post subject: Drum tuning

Ok, i'm a relatively new drummer and i bought an old set off a friend a while ago (6-8 moths). I get drumming and stuff, but i need help with the tuning. the set was way off, so i decided to tune it, and i just can't get the concept. See, i'm used to instruments that are tuned to notes, and i have no idea how the drums relate to each other, tuning wise, any help would be appreciated. btw, i know how to physically tune drums. Question

dogxray · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 2:10 am Post subject:

http://www.drumweb.com/profsound.shtml
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wampus · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 6:04 am Post subject: h

yeah i read that, i was just hoping for like, a better explanation. like, i get the concept behind tuning and everything, but am i supposed to tune to what aounds good, or is there some standard?

CAPTORofSIN · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 7:39 am Post subject:

there is really no set standard. it depends on what type of music you're aiming to play, and what you think sounds good. once you understand the basics of tuning you can branch off and try different things that sound good to you.
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wampus · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 9:02 am Post subject: i

basically i play metal (sometimes soft be metal is predominant), i beat the toms a lot and like a cracking, non resonant snare sound. Also could somebody explain the difference between batter and resonant heads. Again, I get the concept but are there any differences that rally define what they are? Also, how do i tune cymbals? Question

DanielBM85 · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 9:09 am Post subject:

Tuning cymbals is pretty easy, it does take some practice though.
www.youdontreallytunecymbals.com has some good pointers. bytor or one of the other members might be able to give some insight as to how to tune them properly
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rusty · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 9:10 am Post subject:

I use a Korg chromatic tuner but any chromatic tuner over $100 will work fine. They REALLY do sound better. You really should get yourself a tuner ASAP.
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DanielBM85 · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 11:23 am Post subject:

rusty = genius
nofx, your guitar tuner should work fine for the cymbals
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omni · Fierce Poodle Joined: 08 May 2004 Posts: 278

"I just tune 'em so I hear the PIGMIES in 'em..." The great Art Blakey, when asked how he tunes his drums.

wampus · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 2:13 pm Post subject: i was kidding...

hey guys, i was joking about tuning a cymbal... hahaah. Very Happy

DanielBM85 · Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 4:44 am Post subject:

there actually was someone a week or two ago asking about tuning cymbals, ridiculous
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Doomed to Drum · Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 12:21 pm Post subject:

"Also could somebody explain the difference between batter and resonant heads"

The batter head is the one you hit, the resonant's the opposite one, which you dont hit. I think I'm right in saying that the resonant head is thinner, if you are looking for a difference. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone

wampus · Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 2:26 pm Post subject:

yeah, i know what the difference in heads is, just not how and if they should be tuned to different tensions, and their effects on resonance and attack