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Use Your Heads!

Another difference between a professional drummer and an amateur is their sound. I am not referring to only the volume, although that is another aspect that marks a difference between the two. I am talking about the tone and volume in combination that the drums creates. If you have ever been to a small venue to hear live music with a full band you have probably encountered one of two scenarios. The first scenario involves the drums, and therefore the entire band, being much too loud for the room to the point you can barely hear yourself think. In the second scenario you find all of the instruments blended equally which allows for the ability to have a conversation with the people at your table while the band is playing. The first is what occurs in most situations, but the second is what a true professional is able to capture. How does that happen?

This happens because a drummer has made himself aware of the outcomes of his equipment choices. Amateur drummers may choose a set of shells because they look cool. They may pick their sticks because they last a long time. They may choose their cymbals because their favorite drummer uses them. They may choose their drum heads because they complete the look they are going for. Well, all of these choices effect the sound that comes from a drum kit, both tone quality and volume, but I am going to discuss choosing the correct drum head, specifically the beater head or top head, and which is appropriate for what venue. I will discuss the other influences in later posts, so check back.

Heads come in two basic styles, clear and coated, each with varying thicknesses. The type of head used influences how hard a drum must be struck to draw out the optimal sound, and what that sound will be. Clear heads provide much more attack, which is the sound of the stick striking the drum head. Clear heads must be played much louder to overcome the attack with the tone of the drum. The lack of coating also produces a longer time of sustained tone after the strike. These type of heads are great for large venues and for drummers who desire to project a stronger sound due to they style of music they are playing. Coated heads produce less attack and allow the natural tone of the drum to be found with a much lighter strike. They also naturally decrease the ring time of the drum. Naturally, coated heads should be the choice of drummers for smaller venues. The effects will allow for better blending of the band and for better enjoyment of the music by the audience as well. For a perfect example of blending facilitated by an excellent drummer and his professional choice in heads and hardware, check out the Red Bar Jazz Band with former James Brown drummer John”Jabo” Starks here.

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