http://home.earthlink.net/~prof.sound/index.html
Start with this link. Tuning is everything. If you want less ring then you need to replace the heads with usually 2 ply heads for toms,bass,and snare side batter heads. This works well if playing rock, metal, or punk. There are also many dampening devices available to cut down on ring and overtones. But go to this site and read up. There is just so much to learn when trying to get a great drum sound. Its all part of learning to play drums.
Good luck and Rock ON!
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