![]() Then place the new head on the shell of the drum. ![]() Once you remove the hoops and rods, take a cloth and wipe the edge of the drum shell to remove any dust. Be careful to keep track of all the tension rods and claws. When it’s time to change heads, the old heads will need to be removed by loosening the tension rods and removing the hoops. Resonant heads don’t need to be replaced as often as batter heads you can usually change them every second or third time you change your batter heads. Kick drum heads generally last the longest. The snare drum is hit the most often, so it may need replacing more often. Generally speaking, if you play on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to change your batter heads every six months to a year. They produce a very controlled, focused sound with less overtones. These are also referred to as mufflers and are most commonly found on kick drums.
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