Device for preventing loosening of a drum's tension rod

A method for installing a device on a drum that defines a circumference and includes a drum head that extends in a first plane, a rim that extends around the circumference of the drum, and a plurality of tension rods each of which extends along a rod axis that is perpendicular to the first plane, and a lug mounted on each of the plurality of tension rods to permit tightening or loosening thereof, the device having an elongated body extending along a first axis between first and second ends and having a first opening formed therethrough adjacent the first end and along a second axis that extends perpendicular to the first axis, first and second side edges that extend in spaced relation to one another and between the first and second ends, and a second opening that extends through the first side edge and into the first opening along a third axis that is perpendicular to the first and second axes, and a set screw, the device adapted to prevent loosening of the tension rods when playing the drum, the method comprising the steps of:

• a. tightening each tension rod to a desired degree;
• b. positioning the device on the drum such that a lug extends through the first opening and the second side edge extends tangentially to the circumference of the drum;
• and
• c. tightening the set screw in the second opening to secure the positioning of the device on the lug.