The drumhead is one of the major factors in the sound of a drum; It is the tone generator, and it has a major impact on the timbre, attack, and sustain of the drum.

There are three primary factors that affect the sound of a drumhead:

• Film,
• Applications, and
• Configuration.

Drum Head Configuration

Plies and ply thickness- how thick is the head, and how is it configured?

Common head examples/selection chart:

Most percussionists and salesmen are familiar with these names, and they are a good starting point. While we acknowledge that other

Remo has universal names given to their heads, regardless of series, finish, etc.

• -M5 or Thin, an extremely thin one ply head
• -Diplomat, an thin one ply head
• -Ambassador, a medium weight, one ply h
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