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How often should I change tom heads (batters and resonants)?
I have had my current tom heads on since February.
I only play on my kit for an average of once a week, and not long when I do.
Should I replace them all, batter and resonant heads? I feel like I ...
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Using brushes as low-volume drumsticks
I'm playing a pretty simple drum part over some light rock and pop music in an small theater, for a piece in which the vocalists play an extremely prominent role and need to be heard very clearly; I'm ...
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Do drum skins crack?
I am a keen drum player and have had my first drum skin crack. It was on a medium snare drum. The drum has been played for about 20 mins a day for the past 4 years. I got the drum secondhand and am ...
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What are the impications of Varnishing Drum Shells?
I have baught a second hand Mapex M kit which is practically identical to a Mapex V Floor tom I acquired previously. The only problem is that the floor tom is matte or wood finish and the kit is gloss....
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Oil in Drum wooden shells to prevent wood to dry out
I've been reading about using tung oil inside drum shells to help keep the wood from drying out and moisture to get into the wood. The obvious concern is how does the oil affect the tonality and pitch ...
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Should tabla drum produce any buzzing?
Earlier today I was trying out two tabla drum sets in a music shop and I noticed that both sets they had were producing a buzzing sound while being played. I am no tabla player but I have been playing ...
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Is it okay to stand on drumkit's kick?
I've seen in a few live concert, where people, especially the frontman, stand on the drumkit. Is it okay to stand there? Will the kick be broken?
I'm specifically thinking of having a mic in front ...
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Is there any way i can increase the life of my drum sticks?
Is there any way I can improve how long my sticks last, and prevent chips, splints and cracks?
As a metal drummer, I find that I am playing a lot of rim hits. Whether I have nylon tips or wood tips, ...
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How to stop my double bass pedals from squeaking?
I have had my double kick pedal for at least a year and a half now and I've started to notice a squeaking when the left pedal is pressed (the slave pedal.)
I've tried oiling the bearings and it hasn'...
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What can I use to clean the rim and inside of my metal snare drum?
I have fantastic all purpose cleaner. Can I use that to clean the inside and outside as well as the rim of my snare drum (not including the non metal head)?
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Drumkit maintenance
I was reading questions randomly and this one grabbed my attention:
Piano Maintenance
Accordingly, you put glasses of water in the piano to help keep the humidity steady, so that its wood lasts ...
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Can playing in cold weather damage a drum set / skins?
My set is in the garage, and now that it's winter, temperatures have been between 10 C and -10 C (50 F and 14 F).
Is it OK to play the drums at such low temperatures, or will it cause damage to the ...
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