What Reso heads for toms?
The ‘standard’ resonant tom drumhead is clear, but using a coated drumhead can be a great choice for adding a little more warmth in your sound. On toms, clear is usually the go-to resonant drumhead type, although coated heads can definitely be used as well.
Do toms need resonant heads?
The simple answer is, no you dont need reso heads. If you like toms with tons of projection, a sharp attack and no sustain, then concert toms are for you.
Should resonant head be higher or lower?
Tune the resonant head higher pitch than the batter head. This gives a shorter sustain, and makes the pitch of the drum bend after each hit. Tune the resonant head lower pitch than the batter head. This gives a shorter sustain, and also makes the pitch of the drum bend after each hit.
Can you put batter heads as resonant heads?
Re: Could you use batter heads on the resonant side of the drum? To answer your question, yes you can use the same head on the reso side as you are using on the batter side.
What are good resonant heads?
Best drum heads for recording
- Remo Ambassador.
- Remo Emperor.
- Evans G2.
- Remo Pinstripe.
- Evans G1.
- Evans UV2.
- Evans heavyweight snare batter.
- Remo Controlled sound.
How often should you change resonant heads?
They recommend always changing your drum heads before you start recording. Otherwise, if you’re just practicing and playing normally, you should find yourself replacing heads every six months or so.
Are resonant heads different?
When it comes to really making a difference on your drums, the most important factor when choosing a resonant skin is the thickness. The thicker the bottom head, the more resonance you get. As a result, thicker heads give more overtones.
How often should you replace resonant drum heads?
They recommend always changing your drum heads before you start recording. Otherwise, if you’re just practicing and playing normally, you should find yourself replacing heads every six months or so. Six months isn’t a hard rule, and for some could be a risky amount of time to wait.
What should I tune my toms to?
What pitch should you tune to? Although it’s possible to tune drums to specific pitches, most drummers tune in relation to the other drums in the set. Toms are usually tuned a fourth apart (the first two notes of “Here Comes the Bride”).