Ep. 23 How to Tune a Bass Drum For Jazz
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- Опубликовано: 13 авг 2018
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Where modern rock bass drum sounds tend to be short and punchy and a lot of low end, jazz bass drum sounds have a bit more tonal presence with a warm sustain that lasts a bit longer. In the absence of a felt strip or internal muffling (which aren't 100% necessary) here are the methods we'd recommend for achieving a variety of sounds.
As with our previous episode, we’ve introduced an AKG D112 as a close mic on the resonant side of the drum to help illustrate the bass frequency presence. Each demo is A/B’d with just the C414 and then with the addition of the D112.
Sound Comparison
6:16 :: Wide Open - Low Reso / Higher Batter
9:43 :: Batter Side External Muffling (controlling overtones)
13:33 :: 1/4 Turn Increase in Reso Tension
15:33 :: Additional 1/4 Turn Increase on Reso Tension
18:54 :: Reso Side External Muffling
20:37 :: Removal of all muffling
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These videos make me feel like I owe you money.
I’ve heard initially the switch to 18” was due to the fact that it could fit in a taxis trunk much easier
Thank you guys!! These videos are consistently informative, practical and clear - what an amazing resource! <3
Been looking for a proper bop tuning video for a long time. Some channels are so general with their methods. I appreciate you showing us as if we're in the room. I know exactly what to listen for.
For the front head, in an emergency a small sandbag (used as weight in old theaters and studios to keep mic stands from falling over ) held down by a weight (mic stand base) or theater weight..... I saw back in the 50's and 60's they would do something with newspaper and the moleskin patch..... They didn't have clear heads back then but you could see the newspaper up against the head. My guess, it was crumpled up....no higher than the bottom 1/3 of the drum. The drum would be tuned for tone... when hit the newspaper flies away from the head a little, the settles back down to muffle it... the drums were not miked and were loud as heck..... the best sound I have ever gotten was with a felt strip on the front, moleskin or homemade pad on the batter head. Thanks for the video
Really cool video. Just bought my first 18 inch bass drum. Looking forward to trying out some tunings and different heads. Thanks a lot.
I've cranked by bass up quite a bit sometimes and I love that feel and sound I get. It's different but I love it. Very inspiring!
Just wanted to say I enjoy your video's so much. Very relaxed and good info. Very enjoyable.
Great work! I love the versatility of the 18” for not only a great floor tom, but for this application as well.
I bought a gretsch USA bop kit with 14x18 kick. When it came time to tune it I thought well let's start low an see what
Great video. I use coated G1s front and back on my 18x14 wide open with no muffling. It's fun to mess around with the tuning and see what's possible. Perfect jazz bop sound! Keeping it simple is a good way to go.
Great video! Thanks a bunch. That nails it for me. I have a 20" vintage Gretsch kit and struggling with getting the balance for good tone and moderate muffling. I'll try this method and have high hopes.
Great episode! With this and the ‘tom tuning for jazz’ episode, anyone can have a classic Blue Note sound going in no time. I dig a 12/14/18 for bop with single ply coated heads everywhere (batters and resos on toms AND bass). Felt strip on bass reso, Vintage Bomber beater, and of course everything tuned up to bop range. For me, it’s one of the most enjoyable setups - it’s responsive, articulate, musical. It’s also relaxed - no frills, no fuss, just a few drums, hats, and a ride. The compact layout, the contrast of the snare drum and tuned-up toms/bass, the interplay of the drums... Nothing makes me feel more expressive and ‘in the moment’ on the drums than a well tuned bop kit. Makes me wanna play just talking about it!
you guys should do an april fools video where you tune an electronic set. lol.
This was the video that I’ve been missing and waiting for... and I didn’t even know it.
Sound quality is fantastic on your vids!
Yessss! So tired of the “snap flap” tones everyone has been about lately. Thanks
Certainly, one of the better, most informative video's on tuning for jazz etc. I particularly liked the towel stuffed using the pedal, & the tightening of the front head for controlling resonance. I use a 20" but I think the principals still apply. I tried a towel on a 16" that I was trying out, & it's effect was quite a bit less dynamic than on the 20". Years ago I got the 20" as it seemed like you could play just about any style with it. Thanks for the great video!
What an awesome trick and nice sound with the towel! Thank you!
Been three years, but it came up, so I went back and watched this informative video for help. Good job! Your room was so live then. You guys have come a long way in many areas of your production. Oh! That’s me saying great work, guys!! 🪄💫