Tape On Drums

[Willy Nilly]

Once in a while I see someone playing the drums and there will be bits of tape on them. What is it for?

[bebee]

Damping the heads stops the after ring on the skins.
Edit to add:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLeKB7LTZfY

Edited by bebee on Sunday 13th January 18:13