Proper Tuning Of A Floor Tom

Tuning a floor tom properly is super important.

Proper tuning of a floor tom.

When trying to tune the batter head of a floor tom try to do it in its natural environment. Google drum tuning bible and read through the guide to really understand what i mean. If you re lucky you could come across this at one or two levels. Headphones recommended for workshop the title is pretty self explanatory.

There is a lot that goes into drum tuning. If you dont want to spend the time doing that which i highly recommend that you do then i do have a couple decent tips. Yes let it be in a position where you could easily play it. It s generally that last satisfying thud at the end of your drum fill.

Kurt berger explains the basics of tuning the floor tom. When tuning most toms you ll find a level where the head will sound warm and bright across its surface. Grab those toms you ve been having trouble tuning forever. Support sounds like a drum on patreon.

It takes careful planning to decide ex. First you must determine where each tom sounds best. The fact that its a floor. First off you tune the floor tom like you would your mounted tom or snare or bass drum.

That s how we play them and that s where they should sound their best. Make sure all rods are finger tight remove any wrinkles and move round the drum as before. Then you can determine a tuning scheme using notes. Never force a drum to play a note out of its best range or you will have an uneven so.

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