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Originally, drumheads were made from [[animal hide]] and were first used in early human history, long before records began.{{citation needed|date=October 2012}}
Originally, drumheads were made from [[animal hide]] and were first used in early human history, long before records began.{{citation needed|date=October 2012}}


In 1957, [[Remo Belli]] and Sam Muchnick together developed a polymer head (also known as [[Mylar]]) leading to the development of the [[Remo]] drumhead company. <ref>http://remo.com/portal/pages/about/history/About+Remo+History.html</ref>
In 1957, [[Remo Belli]] and Sam Muchnick together developed a polymer head (also known as [[Mylar]]) leading to the development of the [[Remo]] drumhead company. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://remo.com/portal/pages/about/history/About+Remo+History.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-05-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526094703/http://www.remo.com:80/portal/pages/about/history/About+Remo+History.html |archivedate=2015-05-26 |df= }}</ref>


Despite the benefits of plastic heads, drummers in [[historical reenactment]] groups such as [[fife and drum]] use animal skin heads for historical accuracy. Skin heads are used on most [[hand drum]]s, including [[djembe]]s, [[frame drum]]s, [[bongo drum|bongos]] and [[conga]]s, although in recent years, companies such as Remo have begun manufacturing synthetic counterparts for certain [[hand drums]] such as congas. Another common material used for drumheads is [[aramid]] fiber, such as [[kevlar]]. [[Kevlar]] heads are also used in [[marching percussion]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://realdrumsamples.com/ |title=The Complete History of Drumming |accessdate=10 November 2014}} </ref>
Despite the benefits of plastic heads, drummers in [[historical reenactment]] groups such as [[fife and drum]] use animal skin heads for historical accuracy. Skin heads are used on most [[hand drum]]s, including [[djembe]]s, [[frame drum]]s, [[bongo drum|bongos]] and [[conga]]s, although in recent years, companies such as Remo have begun manufacturing synthetic counterparts for certain [[hand drums]] such as congas. Another common material used for drumheads is [[aramid]] fiber, such as [[kevlar]]. [[Kevlar]] heads are also used in [[marching percussion]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://realdrumsamples.com/ |title=The Complete History of Drumming |accessdate=10 November 2014}} </ref>
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==Tuning==
==Tuning==
A [[drum]] "hoop" or "rim" may be made of metal, wood, or other material and is used to hold a drumhead against a drum shell, either with bolts through metal "claws" attached directly to a hoop, or bolts through holes in a [[flange]]d rim. The bolts, called "tension rods", are screwed into threaded "lugs" attached to the drum shell, in order to tighten and tune the drumhead.<ref>International House of Blues Foundation. [http://www.ihobf.org/download/Making_a_Drum.pdf "Making a Drum"] 2003</ref> A "drum key" is a four sided [[wrench]] used to screw the tension rods into the lugs.<ref>[http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7244882.html Drum Key Patent]</ref>
A [[drum]] "hoop" or "rim" may be made of metal, wood, or other material and is used to hold a drumhead against a drum shell, either with bolts through metal "claws" attached directly to a hoop, or bolts through holes in a [[flange]]d rim. The bolts, called "tension rods", are screwed into threaded "lugs" attached to the drum shell, in order to tighten and tune the drumhead.<ref>International House of Blues Foundation. [http://www.ihobf.org/download/Making_a_Drum.pdf "Making a Drum"] {{wayback|url=http://www.ihobf.org/download/Making_a_Drum.pdf |date=20090206061800 }} 2003</ref> A "drum key" is a four sided [[wrench]] used to screw the tension rods into the lugs.<ref>[http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7244882.html Drum Key Patent]</ref>


== Muffling ==
== Muffling ==
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* [[D'Addario|Evans]]
* [[D'Addario|Evans]]
* [http://www.aquariandrumheads.com/ Aquarian]
* [http://www.aquariandrumheads.com/ Aquarian]
* [http://www.universalpercussion.com/attack.html Attack]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160119082239/http://www.universalpercussion.com/attack.html Attack]
* [[Kentville Drums]]
* [[Kentville Drums]]
* [[Coreelo]]
* [[Coreelo]]
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.accessoryfetish.com/gear-links/drum-accessories/drum-heads/ Accessory Fetish] A Complete List of Drum Head Manufacturers
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930030250/http://www.accessoryfetish.com/gear-links/drum-accessories/drum-heads/ Accessory Fetish] A Complete List of Drum Head Manufacturers
* [http://www.thenewdrummer.com/resonant-head-explained/ Resonant Drum Head Explained]
* [http://www.thenewdrummer.com/resonant-head-explained/ Resonant Drum Head Explained]
[[Category:Drumming]]
[[Category:Drumming]]

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Coated Drumhead[1] mounted on a Snare Drum

A drumhead or drum skin is a membrane stretched over one or both of the open ends of a drum. The drumhead is struck with sticks, mallets, or hands, so that it vibrates and the sound resonates through the drum.

History

Originally, drumheads were made from animal hide and were first used in early human history, long before records began.[citation needed]

In 1957, Remo Belli and Sam Muchnick together developed a polymer head (also known as Mylar) leading to the development of the Remo drumhead company. [2]

Despite the benefits of plastic heads, drummers in historical reenactment groups such as fife and drum use animal skin heads for historical accuracy. Skin heads are used on most hand drums, including djembes, frame drums, bongos and congas, although in recent years, companies such as Remo have begun manufacturing synthetic counterparts for certain hand drums such as congas. Another common material used for drumheads is aramid fiber, such as kevlar. Kevlar heads are also used in marching percussion.[3]

File:Drumhead Coated on Tom Drum.png
Coated Drumhead mounted on a Tom Drum

Tuning

A drum "hoop" or "rim" may be made of metal, wood, or other material and is used to hold a drumhead against a drum shell, either with bolts through metal "claws" attached directly to a hoop, or bolts through holes in a flanged rim. The bolts, called "tension rods", are screwed into threaded "lugs" attached to the drum shell, in order to tighten and tune the drumhead.[4] A "drum key" is a four sided wrench used to screw the tension rods into the lugs.[5]

Muffling

Drummers muffle their drums using special drumheads. Some drumheads come pre-muffled such as Remo Powerstroke Pro. Most muffling is done by external muffles such as Muff'l Strips or Bass Drum Muffles

Coated Drumhead mounted on a Bass Drum
Anatomy of a Drumhead[6]

Manufacturers

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ambassador® Coated". Remo. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2015-05-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "The Complete History of Drumming". Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  4. ^ International House of Blues Foundation. "Making a Drum" Archived 2009-02-06 at the Wayback Machine 2003
  5. ^ Drum Key Patent
  6. ^ "Know-How Is The Difference In Drumheads". Remo. Retrieved 2016-12-06.