The Most Common and Efficient Drum Repairs You Need to Know About

Since the drums are still one of the most popular musical instruments around, as you learn how to play, it is just as important to know how to keep your instrument in good working condition.

 

Concert snares, timpani and marching snare drums are the most common types of drums that need somewhat more extensive repairs.  And here are the quick fixes that can resolve the most common issues with these types of drums:

 

• Worn finish – a lot of drums have a glaze layer finishing. And because they use this finishing, it tends to get worn out or scratched, leaving it looking pretty awful. An experienced snare drum repair technician can tell you the best way to restore this finish and look new again.

 

• Buzzing Sound – if your snare strands give you an unpleasant buzzing sound, you have to check right away for any bent or damaged strands. Remove the strands, lay them on a flat surface, and examine them to see whether any of them are damaged.

 

• Old Timpani Heads – Timpani is considered as the ”king” of the orchestra or of a concert band. This great instrument is often forgotten and deserves far more attention than it gets. Heads that can no longer give great pitch definition or may sound dead are typically more than 30 years old. In most cases, you’ll have to trust a repair expert with experience in installing the head with the right tuning, indicators and pedal adjustments to bring these “kings” back to their throne.

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