How to Cut a Hole in a Bass Drum
Many bass drum heads do not come pre-cut with a port hole. Because of this, it is often necessary to cut your own hole in a bass drum head. Cutting a hole in a bass drum head is often done to emphasize the attack of the bass drum beater. It is also very useful when placing a microphone on the kick drum. The hole allows the microphone to be placed just inside of the bass drum, capturing a punchy sound with an enhanced attack.
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Instructions
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Peel off the label of an empty soup can.
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Place the empty soup can on an electric stove top burner and allow the bottom of the can to slowly heat up.
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Remove the soup can from the stove using oven mitts and press the bottom of the soup can against your bass drum head.
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Gently apply pressure to the drum head with the soup can until it melts through the plastic of the head.
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Pull the soup can out of the drum head and dispose of it in the trash after it has cooled.
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Clean up any rough edges created by the soup can using a utility knife.
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