Tape System
Using tape dampening has become quite popular with modern drummers. This system allows you to vary the amount of sustain to meet your particular requirements. Cloth tape is the best to use, and it is readily available in an assorttment of colours. Before applying the tape to the drum head, it is necessary to fold the tape to make a series of sound fins.
Cloth Tape
Making the Fins
Sound Fins Ready to Apply
The fins should vary in length from approximately 3 - 5cm depending on the size of the drum and the amount of dampening required. The more fins and the longer they are, the more muffled the drum becomes.
To apply the fins to the drum head, dampen the head first with your finger tips to find the best position. Usually 2 or 3cm in from the edge of the drum is quite effective.
Dampen With Fingertips
Apply the Tape
Class Sessions
1- The Drum
2- Dampening
3- Tuning the Bass
4- Tuning the Toms
5- Tuning the Snare
6- Choosing the Right Heads
7- INTRODUCTION
8- The Bottom Head
9- Clip On System
10- The Playing Head
11- The Shell
12- The Bottom Heads
13- Rock
14- Heavy Metal
15- The Front Head
16- External Ring System
17- The Top Heads
18- The Top Head
19- The Head or Skin
20- Funk
21- Tuning the Toms - Summary
22- Tuning the Toms - Summary
23- Tuning the Snare - Summary
24- The Counter Hoop or Rim
25- Internal Ring System
26- The Tension Mounts
27- Tape System
28- Blues
29- Jazz
30- Internal Padding (Bass Drum Only)
31- The Tension Rods
32- Summary
33- Reggae
34- The Tuning Key
35- Latin
36- The Snare Action
37- The Drum - Summary