Drumhead

The drumhead is one of the most crucial components of your sound.  The right head can make a world of difference to a lackluster drum. 

The lessons below will teach you some of the basics about drum heads and help you to choose the right head for the sound you desire. 

You can also shop for replacement heads from my affiliates.

Changing A Drumhead

The lessons below will take you through the steps of changing a head from beginning to end. 

Removing the Old Head: This lesson shows you how to remove a worn out head.

Drum Maintenance: After you’ve removed the old head, there are a few maintenance steps you should take to improve the sound quality of your drums.

Star Pattern: Before you install the new head, you’ll want to know how to use the star pattern.  This keeps tension even across the head and makes tuning much easier.

Installing the New Head: Once you’ve completed your maintenance, it’s time to install and seat the new head.

How To Tune Drums: Now that your head is installed correctly, you are ready to learn how to tune them.

Custom Bass Drum Head: This is a quick and cheap way to create your own custom resonant head.

Replacement Heads

Here you can purchase new heads for any drum.  You may also want to check out some different head manufacturing companies like Remo or Evans. 

I’ve also tried to include information on the differences between various heads.  Each company produces so many different styles, it can be hard to decide on one, so check out the links below for information on purchasing heads.

Aquarian Drum Heads: Learn about the various styles of heads from Aquarian and purchase heads.

Learn more about drum accessories and check out the rest of my drum lessons using the pages below.

Home › Drum Heads