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Does a drum head (especially snare) break while tuning?

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Technically yes, but I am going to say NO. Here is why. Modern drumheads are made of Mylar. This is a plastic composite material that is very durable and can withstand a lot of pressure . read more

Plenty of drummers crank their snare batter heads super tight, and many do the same to their snare-side heads (it's important to note, however, that your snare-side head is the thinnest head on your kit and, as such, is the most likely to rupture under high tension). read more

The general rule on the relationship between top and bottom heads on a given drum (or front and batter heads for bass drums) is to use thicker models on the batter side and thinner (usually clear) models for the resonant side. Snare and bass drum resonant heads are specially designed for these roles. read more

With snare drums, it's common to have the bottom head slightly higher in tension than the top. If you're in any doubt, there's an easy way to ensure you've got it right: preferably before you fit the snare springs, check for a harmonious pitch by muting one head while tapping the other. read more

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