BassDriver
Silver Member
I had an interesting discussion with a drum teacher about the sonic properties associated with drum shell dimensions.
...and I was explained that you could keep all of the toms on your kit with the same depth and the only variable being diameter. This would mean that the drums could differ in fundamental pitch while retaining the same timbre - or sound "character" (determined by harmonic ratios).
...I was given the analogy of the construction of marimba bars, the width and depth of marimba bars (although the arch in the middle tends to differ quite a bit for it is sanded away for tuning) stays the same while the length differs proportionately with pitch, they keys keep consistent harmonic ratios and thus same timbre.
...has anyone heard what this sounds like, toms of consistent depth...any examples?
...and I was explained that you could keep all of the toms on your kit with the same depth and the only variable being diameter. This would mean that the drums could differ in fundamental pitch while retaining the same timbre - or sound "character" (determined by harmonic ratios).
...I was given the analogy of the construction of marimba bars, the width and depth of marimba bars (although the arch in the middle tends to differ quite a bit for it is sanded away for tuning) stays the same while the length differs proportionately with pitch, they keys keep consistent harmonic ratios and thus same timbre.
...has anyone heard what this sounds like, toms of consistent depth...any examples?