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Following part one's damping guide, here are 10 more essential tips courtesy of our friends at Rhythm Magazine. From the bottom…

10 essential damping tips

1. Damp the bottom head

The bottom is the resonant head, so damping it will often be more effective than damping the top. It's out of the way of your sticks too.

2. Try Moon Gel

Instead of tape, try Moon Gel. It comes in handy tubs and just dollops onto the head. Experiment to find where it's the most effective.

3. Try it on a cymbal, too

You may even occasionally want to dampen a cymbal by a small amount – Moon Gel works well here again.

4. Don't over do it

Sticky tape on the underside of the cymbal also works, but don't over do it. Remember that it can be difficult to remove.

5. Try double-ply heads

Many designs incorporate damping. Double-ply heads, especially if they are bonded, like Pinstripes, cut out a lot of overtones.

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