How to Tune Drums for Worship [Video Below]
If you’re wondering how to tune drums for worship in a way that actually enhances your band’s sound—you’re in the right place.
Great worship drummers know that tuning isn’t just a technical step—it’s a critical part of crafting a powerful worship experience. The problem? Learning to tune drums properly can take years of trial and error.
That’s why we created this guide (with a video below) to shortcut your journey and show you exactly how to tune your drums for worship—step by step.
Why Learning How to Tune Drums for Worship Matters
Tuning your drums the right way doesn’t just improve your personal sound—it transforms the entire worship set. Here’s what you gain when your drums are dialed in:
✅ A Better Band Mix
Well-tuned drums help create a tight, full mix that supports the rest of the band and fills the room with clarity and richness.
✅ Clearer Presence in the Mix
In many worship settings, the drums are the anchor of the band. Tuning helps your drums cut through the mix without overpowering it—giving your sound definition and purpose.
✅ More Confidence While Playing
When your kit sounds great, you feel great behind it. Tuning gives you the confidence to play with boldness, energy, and emotion—no matter the room or the setlist.
✅ Less Work for the Sound Engineer
A properly tuned kit gives your front-of-house engineer a solid foundation. With clean tones and resonance, they won’t need to fight the EQ just to make you sound good.
✅ A Better Experience for the Church
At the end of the day, tuning your drums for worship creates a more enjoyable and immersive experience for the congregation. Great tone helps eliminate distractions and invites people into the moment.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned drummer, knowing how to tune drums for worship is one of the most powerful skills you can develop—and we’re here to help.
👇 Watch the video below to learn the exact techniques used by top worship drummers around the world. 👇
Your Worship Drum Tuning Instructor
For the last 9 years, Austin Davis has been playing drums for worship artist, Kari Jobe. He has also had the privilege of playing with Cody Carnes, Lauren Daigle, The Belonging Co., and Vertical Church Band. Today, Austin is going to teach you exactly how to tune your drums for that massive worship drum tone, and share with you his best drum tuning “secrets.”
The better your drums sound, the better you sound, and the more confidently you will play. Watch now!
Click here to watch Part 2!
Part 2 Covers:
- How to get Austin Davis’s Signature Worship Snare Sound
- Different Ranges of Tuning so you can get the exact sound you want.
- How to dampen your drums, tips and trick on dampening, and what exactly to watch out for.
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What tricks have you learned while tuning drums? We’d love to know! Tell us in the comments below.
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