Described herein are multipiece drum lugs and drum lug assemblies for use with percussion instruments such as drums. The drum lugs can include a separate base and a separate cap that can be interlocked, along with an insert to prevent rotation and disconnection. Receivers can be placed in the lug prior to the connection of the base and cap and sandwiched therebetween. Such a lug assembly can enable the use of regular size tension rods on drums having a relatively small depth.

Described herein are multipiece drum lugs and drum lug assemblies for use with percussion instruments such as drums. The drum lugs can include a separate base and a separate cap that can be interlocked, along with an insert to prevent rotation and disconnection. Receivers can be placed in the lug prior to the connection of the base and cap and sandwiched therebetween. Such a lug assembly can enable the use of regular size tension rods on drums having a relatively small depth.

The present disclosure relates generally to a drum apparatus with advanced acoustic response and methods of manufacturing the drum apparatus. The drum apparatus includes an integral drum body having a side wall defining a resonant chamber. The integral drum body is formed by an additive manufacturing process or with a volume printing material that shapes the side wall to define an acoustic response of the drum apparatus. The side wall is shaped to define a top perimeter region and a bottom region of the integral drum body. The top perimeter region defines a top opening to the resonant chamber and the bottom region defines a bottom of the resonant chamber, opposite the top perimeter region. The side wall has a thickness or mass distribution controlled by the additive manufacturing process or defined by the volume printing material to modulate the acoustic response of the drum apparatus.

The present disclosure relates generally to a drum apparatus with advanced acoustic response and methods of manufacturing the drum apparatus. The drum apparatus includes an integral drum body having a side wall defining a resonant chamber. The integral drum body is formed by an additive manufacturing process or with a volume printing material that shapes the side wall to define an acoustic response of the drum apparatus. The side wall is shaped to define a top perimeter region and a bottom region of the integral drum body. The top perimeter region defines a top opening to the resonant chamber and the bottom region defines a bottom of the resonant chamber, opposite the top perimeter region. The side wall has a thickness or mass distribution controlled by the additive manufacturing process or defined by the volume printing material to modulate the acoustic response of the drum apparatus.

An exemplary snare drum system comprises a shell, a batter head, a snare head, and a set of wires coupled to the snare head. The system comprises a tensioner coupleable to the set of wires of the snare drum. The tensioner comprising a base, a coarse adjuster, and a fine adjuster.

A drum key includes a shank portion and defines a top hole for receiving an elongate rod, such as a drumstick. A distal end of the shank includes a socket engageable with a tension rod in a drum. A drumstick is insertable through the hole of the drum key to form a torquing wrench in situ. When formed, the drumstick forms a cross member that is used to apply a torquing force about the axis defined by the shank. Once used, the drumstick can be removed, yielding a low profile drum key that is portable.

A drum key includes a shank portion and defines a top hole for receiving an elongate rod, such as a drumstick. A distal end of the shank includes a socket engageable with a tension rod in a drum. A drumstick is insertable through the hole of the drum key to form a torquing wrench in situ. When formed, the drumstick forms a cross member that is used to apply a torquing force about the axis defined by the shank. Once used, the drumstick can be removed, yielding a low profile drum key that is portable.

A multi-tool comprises a substantially triangular body having a first corner, a second corner, a third corner, and a straight edge, with a first and a second substantially planar surface; a first aperture formed therein, offset from a center of the substantially triangular body, having a perimeter with a rounded segment from which protrudes a tooth; a flat head screwdriver tip protruding from the first corner; a second aperture formed in the second corner; and a third aperture in the third corner, having a square perimeter. The multi-tool may be kept in a wallet. This greatly reduces the chance of a drummer being stranded without a drum key and other tools necessary in the maintenance and tuning of drum sets. Advantageously, the drum key is portable, durable, and multifunctional.

A multi-tool comprises a substantially triangular body having a first corner, a second corner, a third corner, and a straight edge, with a first and a second substantially planar surface; a first aperture formed therein, offset from a center of the substantially triangular body, having a perimeter with a rounded segment from which protrudes a tooth; a flat head screwdriver tip protruding from the first corner; a second aperture formed in the second corner; and a third aperture in the third corner, having a square perimeter. The multi-tool may be kept in a wallet. This greatly reduces the chance of a drummer being stranded without a drum key and other tools necessary in the maintenance and tuning of drum sets. Advantageously, the drum key is portable, durable, and multifunctional.

The present invention is a system and methods for automating the tuning process for drums. The invention automatically applies tension across the batter heads of a drum. The invention consists of a plurality of electrical stepper motors each of which is connected to a gear reduction assembly and a rotating tension rod. The invention acts to exert a tensioning force on each attachment point around the circumference of the hoop(s) securing the batter head to the drum shell. An algorithm drives a microprocessor that monitors the current being used by each stepper motor assembly which is translated to torque. When the torque for each stepper motor assembly reaches a predetermined level, the tension holding the batter head and to the shell of the drum will be in tune.