Hi to you all

I wonder if somebody has tried to play the TAM-TAM in a sequence and
muffle (mute) it a few beats (or less than a beat) after it's sounded.
Like in a orchestra, when you want to muffle the cymbals.
Of course, you can muffle the tam-tam when you STOP the rhythm, but
i want to muffle it into a sequence, without stopping the rhythm.

I want to use this kind of ability with the Concert Bass Drum, too...

Any ideas?

Greetings from Mexico,
Oscar S