Snare Drum Care and Maintenance

 

 

Cleaning the Drum Heads

 

To clean a plastic drum head, use a damp cloth and a mild soap.  Dry the head with a towel.  Commercial sprays are available to restore the original roughness to the drum head after it has been cleaned.  Let the drum head dry about an hour before using it.

 

 

Handling and Regular Maintenance

 

Most damage to drums is caused be carelessness.  Most broken heads are caused by an improper stroke, or by hitting the head with something other than a drumstick.

 

The snare drum is easy to care for.  Keep the heads clean.  Don�t write on them.  When tuning the drum, take care not to use too much tension. Use a case for your drum when traveling with it.  Be sure your drum stand is solid and your drum is properly locked into position.  Never put heavy or pointed objects on the drum head.

 

 

Supplies Needed to Care for the Snare Drum

 

1.  Mild soap

2.  Spray to restore roughness to drum heads.

 

 

Identification

Be sure your instrument has a tag identifying that it belongs to you.  Also, have a record of the serial number of your instrument for insurance purposes.