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Old 17th January 2003, 02:43 AM   #14
Nutmeg
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Tip!!!

-knead the edge of a new head for two turns (until the glue dosn't krackle any more)

-only do half/quarter turns one a lug then tighten the oposit lug. Always tune crosswise.

-use a paper stripe to measure the distance from hoop to lug and make it equal on all lugs of one head. That is usualy a good starting point.

-if you need to tune the pitch down make a half turn down and than a quarter turn up, push your hand into the middle of the head three times and go one! (like on a guitar/bass only tune up to a pitch).

-put the drum on the ground for tuning.

-start with the resonant heads (the tighter they are the shorter the sustain).

-batter heads should be in tune with the resonant heads or lower.

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One of the best infos you can get, The Drum Tunning Bible!
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