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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.
- Are batter and resonant heads the same?
- What can I do with an old drum head?
- Do I need new resonant heads?
- Can drum heads be reused?
Are batter and resonant heads the same?
Difference Between Batter and Resonant Drumheads
The batter head (Sometimes referred to as the “top head”) is the part of the drum that you actually hit. The resonant head is the head of the bottom that responds to the batter being struck.
What can I do with an old drum head?
Old Drumhead Use # 2: Make O-Rings. Turn your old drumhead into an O-Ring or Big Fat Snare Drum type ring, which will cut overtones and give your drums a fatter, deeper sound. This is one of the most useful things to do with your old heads, and they'll last (almost) forever if you do it right.
Do I need new resonant heads?
If you prefer a less resonant sound to your drums and the drumhead still holds its pitch, it's unnecessary to replace them. However, if you prefer a more “bell-like” resonance and they sound muted (almost dead) no matter how much you tune, you'll probably want to change your drumheads.
Can drum heads be reused?
Old heads are great for putting under houseplants and also if you want to play "crazy wobbly hurting frisbee". I reuse/shuffle to different drums (well, not really, they're all ludwigs) unless completely lifeless in which case they go to the houseplant application.
