Question

What would a drummer do to make the sound of a drum give a note of lower pitch?

Answer 1

Decrease the tightness of the surface which is being hit.

Answer 2

loosen film of drum
as tighter film will lead sound to have more frequency high frequency means high pitch. . .

Answer 3

hit the drum harder
hit the drum less hard
hit the drum near the edge
loosen the drum skin
tighten the drum skin
@hamayoon which one should it be