How to Change Drum Heads

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a new drum head.

   Do some research to find good ones if you don't already have a preference.
   
   If you can, test them out yourself.
   
   If you can't try it out, choose one that can be returned in case you don't like the sound.
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   Step 2: Clean off debris from the side and rub a block of paraffin wax on the side.

   This ensures the drum will go off smoothly and you won't break anything. , Turn each peg 1/2 to 1 rotation at a time until it can be removed. , Don't force anything off! This could lead to damage to your drum! Instead, gently loosen the objects until they come off with ease.
   
   Place greased objects in bags so they don't stain anything. ,,, Make sure the drum head is centered! ,,, If you hear cracking or popping, you're not breaking anything! The head is jut setting. , This time, you'll be applying light pressure on the hoop above the rod. ,,
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   Step 3: Loosen all the threaded drum rods using the tuning peg.

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   Step 4: Remove the rods

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   Step 5: adapter claws

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   Step 6: washers

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   Step 7: and anything attaching the drum head to the drum.

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   Step 8: Take the drum off.

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   Step 9: Set your drum down on a flat

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    Step 10: stable

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    Step 11: surface

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    Step 12: such as a table or a floor.

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    Step 13: Put the head and counter hoop onto the drum.

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    Step 14: Put some paraffin wax

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    Step 15: silicon

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    Step 16: or oil onto your rods

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    Step 17: if needed.

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    Step 18: Replace the pegs and tighten.

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    Step 19: Put your palm onto the drum head and push down.

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    Step 20: Tighten the rods again.

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    Step 21: Tighten the rods a half turn with a drum key.

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    Step 22: Tune your new drum head.

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