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This DIY hack is one that I got from a fellow drum tech and friend, Jonny Fletch. There are plenty of times that bands do fly dates and travel without all the gear they would regularly use on tour. And in more situations than you would realize, things get left behind, like a stick bag and sticks, and you have to improvise. This situation played out in April 2019 when I had to make one of these for Troy Bruner when he was playing with Judah and the lion. In that situation, I cut up a water bottle and tapped it with gaffer tape. I attached it to the hi-hat stand with gaffer tape, and Troy was good to go. As you can see, I did a very similar process in this video. I didn’t have any water bottles at the house, so I used a Diet Coke bottle. I even left it up overnight on my kit, and it’s still holding on strong. It may not be the prettiest solution to a problem, but it has proven to work every time I have needed to pull it out of the mental toolbox. For this reason, we learn these things because we never know when a situation may present itself that it might come in handy!! What do you guys think? What did you think of the DIY Drumstick holder? Do you think it will be beneficial in a pinch? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it! Stay creative, and have a great rest of the week. Love you, guys!! Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓👊🏻❤️🙏🏻 — #testabeatdrums #thedrumsultant #drumtuning #snaredrum #snare #drummer #vibe #geartok #drumtok #process #technique #fixxerupper #tuning #sound #CapCut #techtiptuesday #doityourself #tipsandtricks #drumhack #drumsultant #techtip #drumstickholder
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This DIY hack is one that I got from a fellow drum tech and friend, Jonny Fletch. There are plenty of times that bands do fly dates and travel without all the gear they would regularly use on tour. And in more situations than you would realize, things get left behind, like a stick bag and sticks, and you have to improvise. This situation played out in April 2019 when I had to make one of these for Troy Bruner when he was playing with Judah and the lion. In that situation, I cut up a water bottle and tapped it with gaffer tape. I attached it to the hi-hat stand with gaffer tape, and Troy was good to go. As you can see, I did a very similar process in this video. I didn’t have any water bottles at the house, so I used a Diet Coke bottle. I even left it up overnight on my kit, and it’s still holding on strong. It may not be the prettiest solution to a problem, but it has proven to work every time I have needed to pull it out of the mental toolbox. For this reason, we learn these things because we never know when a situation may present itself that it might come in handy!! What do you guys think? What did you think of the DIY Drumstick holder? Do you think it will be beneficial in a pinch? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it! Stay creative, and have a great rest of the week. Love you, guys!! Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓👊🏻❤️🙏🏻 — #testabeatdrums #thedrumsultant #drumtuning #snaredrum #snare #drummer #vibe #geartok #drumtok #process #technique #fixxerupper #tuning #sound #CapCut #techtiptuesday #doityourself #tipsandtricks #drumhack #drumsultant #techtip #drumstickholder
This particular tuning has become a favorite of mine and one I haven’t done on this Pearl Brass 14” x 6.5” SensiTone snare drum in some time Let’s get into it. This tuning is built on a well-tuned snare side head and properly tensioned snare wires. With that said, the snare side head is tight but has some give to it. The snare wires have an appropriate amount of tension that is not too tight or loose and allows the snare wires to breathe and not sound choked! This process allows the snare drum to have sensitivity and articulation while in this higher tuning. The batter-side tuning is a little more involved. For starters, I equally “finger-tighten” the tension rods as tight as possible until I can’t turn them anymore with the nub of these two Snareweight speedy drum keys. After the figure-tightening, I use quarter turns to add more tension to the drum. This technique provides enough tension on the drum head and ensures you hear the shell and drum head working together. The secret sauce for this process is the drum key technique and drum head choice. The drum key technique allows me to know where I am tension-wise and know how much more I need to go when getting to a desired tension. The Evans EC Reverse Dot snare drumhead allows for a moderate attack, sustain, and tone, with above-average durability. This 14” x 6.5” brass snare drum tensions up fast, so having drum key technique and knowing your drum head is essential for me not to over-crank the drum that would cause it to choke. What do you guys think? How do you achieve a medium snare sound? Does the process look similar to this? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it! Love you, guys!! Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓❤️ — #testabeatdrums #thedrumsultant #drumtuning #snaredrum #snare #drummer #vibe #geartok #drumtok #process #technique #fixxerupper #tuning #sound #CapCut #tensioning #tipsandtricks #drumhack #drumsultant #techtip #maintenance
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This particular tuning has become a favorite of mine and one I haven’t done on this Pearl Brass 14” x 6.5” SensiTone snare drum in some time Let’s get into it. This tuning is built on a well-tuned snare side head and properly tensioned snare wires. With that said, the snare side head is tight but has some give to it. The snare wires have an appropriate amount of tension that is not too tight or loose and allows the snare wires to breathe and not sound choked! This process allows the snare drum to have sensitivity and articulation while in this higher tuning. The batter-side tuning is a little more involved. For starters, I equally “finger-tighten” the tension rods as tight as possible until I can’t turn them anymore with the nub of these two Snareweight speedy drum keys. After the figure-tightening, I use quarter turns to add more tension to the drum. This technique provides enough tension on the drum head and ensures you hear the shell and drum head working together. The secret sauce for this process is the drum key technique and drum head choice. The drum key technique allows me to know where I am tension-wise and know how much more I need to go when getting to a desired tension. The Evans EC Reverse Dot snare drumhead allows for a moderate attack, sustain, and tone, with above-average durability. This 14” x 6.5” brass snare drum tensions up fast, so having drum key technique and knowing your drum head is essential for me not to over-crank the drum that would cause it to choke. What do you guys think? How do you achieve a medium snare sound? Does the process look similar to this? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it! Love you, guys!! Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓❤️ — #testabeatdrums #thedrumsultant #drumtuning #snaredrum #snare #drummer #vibe #geartok #drumtok #process #technique #fixxerupper #tuning #sound #CapCut #tensioning #tipsandtricks #drumhack #drumsultant #techtip #maintenance
This particular tuning has become a favorite of mine. Although, I haven't tried it with the EC Reverse Dot on the Pearl 12” x 7” Maple Piccolo Snare Drum aka “The Soprano Snare.” Let’s get into it. This tuning is built on a well-tuned snare side head and properly tensioned snare wires. With that said, the snare side head is tight but has some give to it. The snare wires have an appropriate amount of tension that is not too tight or loose and allows the snare wires to breathe and not sound choked! This process allows the snare drum to have sensitivity and articulation while in this higher tuning. The batter-side tuning is a little more involved. For starters, I equally “finger-tighten” the tension rods as tight as possible until I can’t turn them anymore with the nub of these two Snareweight speedy drum keys. After the figure-tightening, I use quarter turns to add more tension to the drum. This technique provides enough tension on the drum head and ensures you hear the shell and drum head working together. The secret sauce for this process is the drum key technique and drum head choice. The drum key technique allows me to know where I am tension-wise and know how much more I need to go when getting to a desired tension. The Evans EC Reverse Dot snare drumhead allows for a moderate attack, sustain, and tone, with above-average durability. This 12” x 7” maple snare drum tensions up fast, so having drum key technique and knowing your drum head is essential for me not to over-crank the drum that would cause it to choke. What do you guys think? How do you achieve a high snare sound? Does the process look similar to this? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it! Love you, guys!! Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓❤️ — #testabeatdrums #thedrumsultant #drumtuning #snaredrum #snare #drummer #vibe #geartok #drumtok #process #technique #fixxerupper #tuning #sound #CapCut #drumtuning #techtiptuesday #tensioning #tipsandtricks #drumhack #drumsultant #techtip #maintenance
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This particular tuning has become a favorite of mine. Although, I haven't tried it with the EC Reverse Dot on the Pearl 12” x 7” Maple Piccolo Snare Drum aka “The Soprano Snare.” Let’s get into it. This tuning is built on a well-tuned snare side head and properly tensioned snare wires. With that said, the snare side head is tight but has some give to it. The snare wires have an appropriate amount of tension that is not too tight or loose and allows the snare wires to breathe and not sound choked! This process allows the snare drum to have sensitivity and articulation while in this higher tuning. The batter-side tuning is a little more involved. For starters, I equally “finger-tighten” the tension rods as tight as possible until I can’t turn them anymore with the nub of these two Snareweight speedy drum keys. After the figure-tightening, I use quarter turns to add more tension to the drum. This technique provides enough tension on the drum head and ensures you hear the shell and drum head working together. The secret sauce for this process is the drum key technique and drum head choice. The drum key technique allows me to know where I am tension-wise and know how much more I need to go when getting to a desired tension. The Evans EC Reverse Dot snare drumhead allows for a moderate attack, sustain, and tone, with above-average durability. This 12” x 7” maple snare drum tensions up fast, so having drum key technique and knowing your drum head is essential for me not to over-crank the drum that would cause it to choke. What do you guys think? How do you achieve a high snare sound? Does the process look similar to this? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it! Love you, guys!! Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓❤️ — #testabeatdrums #thedrumsultant #drumtuning #snaredrum #snare #drummer #vibe #geartok #drumtok #process #technique #fixxerupper #tuning #sound #CapCut #drumtuning #techtiptuesday #tensioning #tipsandtricks #drumhack #drumsultant #techtip #maintenance
I've been experimenting with different dampening options but haven't tried much on this Ludwig “B-Stock” 14” x 5” NOB Black Beauty Snare Drum. Let’s get it. This tuning is built on a well-tuned snare side head and properly tensioned snare wires. With that said, the snare side head is tight but has some give to it. The snare wires have an appropriate amount of tension that is not too tight or loose and allows the snare wires to breathe and not sound choked! This allows the snare drum to have sensitivity and articulation while in this higher tuning. The batter-side tuning is a little more involved. For starters, I equally “finger-tighten” the tension rods as tight as possible until I can’t turn them anymore with the nub of these two Snareweight speedy drum keys. After the figure-tightening, I use quarter turns to add more tension to the drum. This technique provides enough tension on the drum head and ensures you hear the shell and drum head working together. The secret sauce for this process is the drum key technique, dampening, and drum head choice. The drum key technique allows me to feel where I am tension-wise and know how much more I need to go when getting to a desired tension. The Evans G12 coated snare drumhead allows for a deeper fundamental tone and enhanced projection. The Snareweight V1 adds focus and clarity to the tone. This 14” x 5” brass snare drum tensions up fast, so having drum key technique and knowing your drum head is essential for me not to over-crank the drum which would cause it to choke. What do you guys think? How do you achieve a high snare sound? Does the process look similar to this? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it! Love you, guys!! Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓❤️ — #testabeatdrums #thedrumsultant #drumtuning #snaredrum #snare #drummer #vibe #geartok #drumtok #process #technique #fixxerupper #tuning #sound #CapCut #tensioning #tipsandtricks #drumhack #drumsultant #techtip #maintenance
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I've been experimenting with different dampening options but haven't tried much on this Ludwig “B-Stock” 14” x 5” NOB Black Beauty Snare Drum. Let’s get it. This tuning is built on a well-tuned snare side head and properly tensioned snare wires. With that said, the snare side head is tight but has some give to it. The snare wires have an appropriate amount of tension that is not too tight or loose and allows the snare wires to breathe and not sound choked! This allows the snare drum to have sensitivity and articulation while in this higher tuning. The batter-side tuning is a little more involved. For starters, I equally “finger-tighten” the tension rods as tight as possible until I can’t turn them anymore with the nub of these two Snareweight speedy drum keys. After the figure-tightening, I use quarter turns to add more tension to the drum. This technique provides enough tension on the drum head and ensures you hear the shell and drum head working together. The secret sauce for this process is the drum key technique, dampening, and drum head choice. The drum key technique allows me to feel where I am tension-wise and know how much more I need to go when getting to a desired tension. The Evans G12 coated snare drumhead allows for a deeper fundamental tone and enhanced projection. The Snareweight V1 adds focus and clarity to the tone. This 14” x 5” brass snare drum tensions up fast, so having drum key technique and knowing your drum head is essential for me not to over-crank the drum which would cause it to choke. What do you guys think? How do you achieve a high snare sound? Does the process look similar to this? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it! Love you, guys!! Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓❤️ — #testabeatdrums #thedrumsultant #drumtuning #snaredrum #snare #drummer #vibe #geartok #drumtok #process #technique #fixxerupper #tuning #sound #CapCut #tensioning #tipsandtricks #drumhack #drumsultant #techtip #maintenance
By far, changing out the snare side head of a snare drum is the one task that 99% of drummers dread. The main reason that tensioning up a snare side head is different is because of how thin the drum head is. In addition to that, you also have to attach the snare wires back on to drum via the strainer and butt. This process can be a lot when you don’t practice it enough. Like anything else, you get better at something by doing a bunch of reps on it, and when you think you have it, you do it again. Drummers do this by playing drums ALL the time. Yet when it comes to changing out drum heads, this idea falls to the waste side, and we don’t have as much patience with ourselves as we should. Hopefully, this post can be a guide to you that will take away the mystique of changing out a drum head. And if you have any questions about what I did in this video, drop a comment, and let’s talk. And what’s great about the drum community is everyone has their own experiences with this. Many people will be able to give you answers you can absorb and apply or not apply to your process. All it comes down to is you putting some time and effort into this beautiful craft. So let’s get to work! What do you guys think? How do you change your snare side drum head? Does the process look similar to this? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it! Stay creative, and have a great rest of the week. Love you, guys!! Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓👊🏻❤️🙏🏻 — #testabeatdrums #thedrumsultant #drumtuning #snaredrum #snare #drummer #vibe #geartok #drumtok #process #technique #fixxerupper #tuning #sound #CapCut #florida #orlando #drumtuning #tensioning #tipsandtricks #drumhack #drumsultant #techtip #maintenance
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By far, changing out the snare side head of a snare drum is the one task that 99% of drummers dread. The main reason that tensioning up a snare side head is different is because of how thin the drum head is. In addition to that, you also have to attach the snare wires back on to drum via the strainer and butt. This process can be a lot when you don’t practice it enough. Like anything else, you get better at something by doing a bunch of reps on it, and when you think you have it, you do it again. Drummers do this by playing drums ALL the time. Yet when it comes to changing out drum heads, this idea falls to the waste side, and we don’t have as much patience with ourselves as we should. Hopefully, this post can be a guide to you that will take away the mystique of changing out a drum head. And if you have any questions about what I did in this video, drop a comment, and let’s talk. And what’s great about the drum community is everyone has their own experiences with this. Many people will be able to give you answers you can absorb and apply or not apply to your process. All it comes down to is you putting some time and effort into this beautiful craft. So let’s get to work! What do you guys think? How do you change your snare side drum head? Does the process look similar to this? Leave a comment. Let’s talk about it! Stay creative, and have a great rest of the week. Love you, guys!! Okay. Byeeeee. 🥁🤓👊🏻❤️🙏🏻 — #testabeatdrums #thedrumsultant #drumtuning #snaredrum #snare #drummer #vibe #geartok #drumtok #process #technique #fixxerupper #tuning #sound #CapCut #florida #orlando #drumtuning #tensioning #tipsandtricks #drumhack #drumsultant #techtip #maintenance

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