Drum Tuning Workshops
ATLANTA
Learn a virtually fail-safe method for tuning any drum with any type of head.
You'll also learn: the anatomy of a drum, the theory behind tuning, and differences between types and brands of drum heads.
Date: Sunday, Oct 21st
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Where: Decatur, GA (Address and directions will be provided.)
Cost: $50. Includes a handout with specific pitches for each drum (top and bottom heads), as well as step-by-step instructions for my tuning method.
You bring:
- A snare drum and a tom-tom
- A drumkey
- Optional, but highly encouraged: new heads for each
- Moongels, Drum Dots, or any other gel drumhead dampeners
- Smart phone with an app that plays specific pitch tones (like Pitch Perfect)
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tuning made easy
Drum tuning is an esoteric art that can be difficult for even the most experienced of players. But the importance of tuning can't be overstated -- even the lowest-quality drums can sound 100% better with new heads that are well tuned and dampened.
~ It's so much more satisfying to play a drumset that sounds amazing.
~ Tuning your drums will make you want to play them more.
After struggling with tuning for much of my career, I honed in on a virtually fail-safe method. I've now tuned ancient heads on the cheapest of drumsets, and pro-level backline kits at huge music festivals -- both sound fantastic using this method.