Guest farnsbarns Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 This seems to have been all but forgotten amongst amateur drummers, just wondered how many do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 they better!!! Should make sure the heads are tighten evenly, and also tune each drum for pitch.... well unless you want your 5 pcs to sound like one big tom-tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Only when we change key! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Mine never does, he likes it to sound how he likes it. It really annoys me because it never sounds "right" to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 they better!!! Should make sure the heads are tighten evenly, and also tune each drum for pitch.... well unless you want your 5 pcs to sound like one big tom-tom This is exactly right. I've played the drums for 37 years. It's hard to believe a drummer in a band would not do this. It's not that hard to do either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightTimeConcealmentX91 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 comment deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 they better!!! Should make sure the heads are tighten evenly, and also tune each drum for pitch.... well unless you want your 5 pcs to sound like one big tom-tom I don't think tuning to a specific pitch is important unless you're kit is something massive like a twelve piece or you play insane prog rock where this matters. Tom size will dictate high, middle, or low pitch. Most drummers, including myself, tune our drums to where they sound good. Good meaning harmonious with the batter and resonator heads and the other toms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I don't think tuning to a specific pitch is important unless you're kit is something massive like a twelve piece or you play insane prog rock where this matters. Tom size will dictate high, middle, or low pitch. Most drummers, including myself, tune our drums to where they sound good. Good meaning harmonious with the batter and resonator heads and the other toms. This is exactly what I mean, it is important. Looking at the replies so far this seems to be a British problem. Time to find an American drummer :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 This is exactly what I mean, it is important. Looking at the replies so far this seems to be a British problem. Time to find an American drummer :) +1 on finding an American drummer. I also want one that doesnt get bored of playing 4 4 beats. Mine hates playing simple beats and always insists on playing pop punk drumming which I hate. At least he doesn't mind us making ginger jokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 This is exactly what I mean, it is important. Looking at the replies so far this seems to be a British problem. Time to find an American drummer :) Tuning drums is important or tuning to pitch? Tuning is absolutely important. No argument there. Tuning to a specific pitch, not always. If it was I'd tune my three toms to a tritone to keep the music evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreslauer Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I tune my drums to themselves, adjusting tension at each lug for a clear, even tone. As long as the relative pitch across the toms sounds musical I an happy, but I spend a lot of time tweaking my snares. I personally favor a 'military tattoo' sound, but appreciate where a 'cannon' is required. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 The drummer in my Blues band uses a pitch pipe to tune each drum to a specific note. He then tunes the bottom head slightly different (like a half step) for proper resonance and overtones. He also uses a two-snare setup, a metal rim tuned one way, and a wood rim tuned differently. A properly and well tuned drum set will make an incredible difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 It is real hard to tell the difference on the 'pitch' or the note of a drum when actually playing. But, when a drum is not tuned, it does have a very sick sound to it. VERY noticeable when the decay and such is off. I have a buddy who is quite anal about tuning his drums. He has a lot of kits, from DW down to birch Ludwigs. A well tuned drum always sounds better than a much more 'expensive' drum for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Well I should hope so! I'm also a drummer so I REALLY NEED TO TUNE MY DRUMS!!!! I'm just the lazy bastard you all know and love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 The drummer in my Blues band uses a pitch pipe to tune each drum to a specific note. He then tunes the bottom head slightly different (like a half step) for proper resonance and overtones. He also uses a two-snare setup, a metal rim tuned one way, and a wood rim tuned differently. A properly and well tuned drum set will make an incredible difference. That's what I call a drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 In my last band, the drum kit was massive. So the drummer used a mate to tune it. The mate 'Steve' was good and very 'anal' over it. But they sounded great. So, yes I do think a kit should be tuned. I think a lot of gigs now have awful drum sounds and the bass is often too deep. I think the days of good sound engineers are over. Technology has killed the 'ear'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenderGuy1 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 i cant really tell you i dont have a drummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Any drummer who doesn't keep his/her drums in tune can't be considered a serious drummer but just a hobbiest,a serious drummer always keeps their drums in good tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 My current drummer sorta thinks he does, but he does not; he's a slob. I have been spoiled by a few fantastic drummers who had their sh!t together, actually had an ear, and took pride in their craft (and actually knew how to tune a snare drum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 "Tune?". :unsure: Most figure that wing nut is for hanging around one's neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I keep my drums adjusted do that the tension is even all around the head. There is actually a tool that you can buy to measure this tension but if you are experienced you can do it by feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumrnmuzik Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Finally something that fits my gig. I use a mini torque wrench made for drums and it's great. I drop the strainers on the snare and work down. Each drum is one tone lower than the previous. I keep the bottom skin at the same torque as the top. Maybe i'm wrong, but it fits.. I phrase my drumming as much as the musical message dictates while trying to maintain a solid reference for the other musicans.. My drumming follows the tonal progression so I feel like I'm doing my job. It's not just wopping on the drums like an drunken ape. I find it really good to see guitarists considering drums in a tonal manner. This Gibby site never ends to impress me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 My drumming follows the tonal progression so I feel like I'm doing my job. My father always says a good drummer "plays the tune on his drums", sounds like you share that belief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumrnmuzik Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 My father always says a good drummer "plays the tune on his drums", sounds like you share that belief Amen brother. Sounds like you got a good start with a musican father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.