31/08/2026
It’s been a challenge keeping drums playable and safe from damage in this crazy heat, humidity, and now rain.
As a curious experiment, I’ve been monitoring the temperature and humidity levels in my studio, just to try and get some kind of reading on what Drum’s respond to. And to be better able to advise my customers when they ask about Drum care.
The general advice is to keep/store your drums in a dry cool space. But sometimes the conditions of the spaces that we live in fluctuate greatly.
My studio for example, is above a garage, and whilst it is insulated, it is generally a higher moisture space than my home. Plus, I often like to have the door open, and I’m often birthing drums in there which involves working with wet hides adding more moisture.
So for me, I have added a dehumidifier, and on hot days, as in those very very hot days, I have had to use an air-conditioning unit.
Obviously, that’s not an ordinary life kind of scenario. So my recommendations are:
⭐️ Put drums in the coolest driest place you can find in your home.
⭐️ Away from any direct sunlight
⭐️ Do not leave in car
⭐️ Check your drum from time to time
⭐️ Do not leave in damp buildings
⭐️ Do not play if loose/taken on moisture
⭐️ If tight/high tone and need to play, spirtz with a little water to ease off
⭐️ If loose/flat and need to play, dry by adding a heat source
I always have a hairdryer in my studio for a quick solution, if heating on leave near a radiator, or show face of drum to an open fire - BE CAREFUL drum doesn’t get too hot! 🥵
It may sound like a lot.
But generally, most drums are fairly adaptable. And they are worth every single moment of care in order to play with these beautiful sacred beings!
