How to Tune a Drum Head Properly

If you want to tune your drum head but it does not sound the was you want, follow these steps

Just take off your skin in this step.

Tighten the head the tightest you can using only your fingers. This will give you a roughly even tighten on all sides.

Start tightening in the pattern as shown in the photos

When you have a good tighten on your drum, remember to polish up for a good sounding drum. For a tight sound, tighten it tighter than usual. For a dark sounding drum, tighten it but not as tight. (If you really want a dark drum, I can suggest 2 ply heads)