Sure wish I had this video when I was marching tenors back in the late 80's! Especially the part towards the end with setting the tone spacing between drums. Thanks, Roger, you're a legend and I'm glad you're putting the same effort into teaching the next generation that you put into developing your own skill.
Most difficult part of bass drums is muffling the heads (I have a poorly-made video about it). Once they're muffled, tune the heads to themselves and to their counterparts on the same drums. After that, there are a few options for tuning between the drums: 1. Perfect 4th intervals between all drums. Nice crunchy sound on unisons and very clear spreads for splits. 2. Major triad between the top 3, then bass 4 a perfect 4th below, and bass 5 a perfect 5th below that. This is my favorite. Resonant, reinforced unisons with smooth splits. 3. Same as 2, but with a minor triad on top instead
The precrimping was done way back when heads were set in glue. It was meant to sort of flex the head to test its durability because 50% of heads would pull out of the glue. Now, all heads are "crimplocked" in metal and there's really no reason to do that. Wish you would have finger tightned the heads before you start with the key (not bad for a snare drummer lol). I'd really like to see a tenor tuning tutorial done by Rennick's SCV staff. They really know how to do it.
You can usually Google "Drum Corps Name used equipment / gear" by September and some will have a spreadsheet selling their stuff from the most recent season. Phantom Regiment and Bluecoats I can confirm do this (we've purchased stuff from them before!)
I push on my heads because there is oil between the heads, so I want an even distribution of oil in the head. Specifically at 1:03 where he talks about pushing, I was taught and teach to push down gently to evenly distribute the oil within the head. If you don't evenly distribute the oil, the head could possibly not last as long or create a more lush sound, as the non-oiled parts of the head would restrict the sound coming from the head. Hope this helps to anyone who was confused by what he said.
There are no oil filled marching heads made by Remo or Evans. It’s a prismatic illusion created by the dual ply. Oil filled heads are called hydraulic.
Oil is only found in the Evans hydraulic. Air pockets between the head plies can look like oil, so a lot of people have assumed they are oil over the years. A lot of silly wives tales in the marching community.
way too much being technical on the tuning to notes, works good for a drum kit but not for out door shows. just my opinion, your video is very very good!!! im just being picky...lol cheers!
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The best drum tuning video I've ever seen
I pretty sure Sean Vega showed Rodger a thing or two about tenors. They march BD back in the day. So hes doing fine...😊
Sure wish I had this video when I was marching tenors back in the late 80's! Especially the part towards the end with setting the tone spacing between drums. Thanks, Roger, you're a legend and I'm glad you're putting the same effort into teaching the next generation that you put into developing your own skill.
bass tuning guide please?
Most difficult part of bass drums is muffling the heads (I have a poorly-made video about it). Once they're muffled, tune the heads to themselves and to their counterparts on the same drums. After that, there are a few options for tuning between the drums:
1. Perfect 4th intervals between all drums. Nice crunchy sound on unisons and very clear spreads for splits.
2. Major triad between the top 3, then bass 4 a perfect 4th below, and bass 5 a perfect 5th below that. This is my favorite. Resonant, reinforced unisons with smooth splits.
3. Same as 2, but with a minor triad on top instead
The precrimping was done way back when heads were set in glue. It was meant to sort of flex the head to test its durability because 50% of heads would pull out of the glue. Now, all heads are "crimplocked" in metal and there's really no reason to do that. Wish you would have finger tightned the heads before you start with the key (not bad for a snare drummer lol). I'd really like to see a tenor tuning tutorial done by Rennick's SCV staff. They really know how to do it.
Just letting the key spin until it stops is the same as finger tight it’s just faster with the key
I want one of these... But $1500 is too much for my blood 😮. Just wondering what they do with the ones after each seson???
You can usually Google "Drum Corps Name used equipment / gear" by September and some will have a spreadsheet selling their stuff from the most recent season. Phantom Regiment and Bluecoats I can confirm do this (we've purchased stuff from them before!)
Sell them to schools
What specific Evans heads are being used? Great video.
Evans TCX. I believe he says it at 0:25 and that's what Bluecoats (Carter's corps) used this summer.
@@SilverBordered thank you
I wish he actually played them
What app is he using?
Tonal Energy
I push on my heads because there is oil between the heads, so I want an even distribution of oil in the head. Specifically at 1:03 where he talks about pushing, I was taught and teach to push down gently to evenly distribute the oil within the head. If you don't evenly distribute the oil, the head could possibly not last as long or create a more lush sound, as the non-oiled parts of the head would restrict the sound coming from the head. Hope this helps to anyone who was confused by what he said.
There are no oil filled marching heads made by Remo or Evans. It’s a prismatic illusion created by the dual ply. Oil filled heads are called hydraulic.
TCX heads do not have oil in them
Oil is only found in the Evans hydraulic. Air pockets between the head plies can look like oil, so a lot of people have assumed they are oil over the years. A lot of silly wives tales in the marching community.
way too much being technical on the tuning to notes, works good for a drum kit but not for out door shows. just my opinion, your video is very very good!!! im just being picky...lol cheers!