In some embodiments, a system includes a remote actuator and a striker actuator assembly. The remote actuator is operatively coupled to the striker actuator assembly by a remote coupling. The striker actuator assembly includes a mount configured to couple a striker to a drum. The striker actuator assembly is configured to transition the striker between a non-contact and a contact position relative to a surface of a drumhead (e.g., a non-vertical surface of a drumhead) of a drum in response to actuation of the remote actuator.