- Hitting the drum harder or softer. The harder you hit the drum, the louder the sound will be.
- Using different types of drumsticks. Heavier drumsticks will produce a louder sound than lighter drumsticks.
- Changing the tension of the drum head. A tighter drum head will produce a louder sound than a looser drum head.
- Adding or removing muffling material inside the drum. Muffling material can help to reduce the volume of the drum.
- Positioning the drum in different parts of the room. The acoustics of the room can affect the volume of the drum.
- Using an amplifier or other sound reinforcement equipment. This can help to increase the volume of the drum.