Flipping A Peg

So, you want to tune your drum? Well at Mountain Rythym, we've tried to make it as easy as possible for you to keep your djembe or ashiko tuned and ready to play. Depending on the size and style of your drum you should be able to get between 2 to 5 flips per peg. When you can't flip any more pegs (don't hurt your hands), you need to pull slack.

1. Opposite pegs should be flipped, such as tuning a kit drum or changing a car tire. This allows for even tension and therefore a consistent sound from your drum.
2. I find it easiest to sit the drum on the ground or on my lap with the head of the drum to my left. You should have the pegs pointing away from you. It is easier to pull a peg and to push it away from you.
3. Find the rope with the least amount of twists, grab the peg and flip it toward you so that it adds another twist to the rope. Then slide it through by pushing it away from you, and repeat depending on the desired number of twists.
4. Bang on the drum and see how it sounds. If you want it tuned higher, go to the opposite side of the drum and flip another peg. Remember, when not using your drum loosen a few pegs to protect and prolong the life of your drumhead.