Giving Tree Music - Instrument Care

Whether you've recently acquired one of our drums, or have had one for a while, please follow these basic rules to maintain optimal condition for your drum:

• Never leave your drum in a hot car. This will cause serious damage to the drum head.
  
  
• If the head of the drum is made from natural skin, it is affected by humidity.
  
  
• If the head feels loose, place in sun, near a fire or carefully blow with a hair dryer to tighten.
  
  
• If the head gets wet for some reason, avoid playing until dry. If the skin is stretched, it will not return to its original tuning.
  
  
• The oils from your hands are good for your drum, so play regularly!
  
  
• Avoid playing with rings on fingers; this can damage your rings as well as the head of the drum.

Contact us for more information about caring for your Giving Tree drum. Call 727.736.7789, or e-mail info@givingtreemusic.com.