How to Replace and Tune a Snare Drum Head

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place snare drum on a flat surface

   Any other kind of head will cause the snare to not sound as it should.
   
   Most heads have size and information ("snare, tom, timpani head" etc.) on the back of the package.
   
   Examine the package for a minute to see if it is the proper head for your snare drum. ,,, As you see in the picture provided, the drum key is at what would be 12:00.
   
   To tune properly, go clockwise and across (12:00-6:00, 1:00-7:00, 2:00-8:00 etc.).
   
   The reason for this is so that all ends are evenly tightened so that the head is leveled physically and sonically.,
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   Step 2: Loosen (counterclockwise motion) the nuts and bolts around the rim of the head.

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   Step 3: Take rim and head off.

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   Step 4: While there are dozens of head producing companies

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   Step 5: be sure to get a snare head.

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   Step 6: Place new head atop the drum and line up the nuts and bolts.

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   Step 7: Begin to screw the bolts into the grooves provided on the side of the snare (not too tight but tight enough to adjust for proper tuning).

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   Step 8: Tuning a drum must be completed in a very specific manner.

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   Step 9: Place snare on stand and play away!

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