2017 Top Snare Drum Practice Pads Note: this is an update to one of our most popular drum practice pads posts you can find here. This post lists the top 5 snare drum practice pads available with a few notes about each. We rated the best snare practice pads a few years back. Readers love […]
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Top Rated Drum Practice Pads
At Snare Drum Reviews, we know you need to be able to practice your snare drum rudiments at 3 AM, so you need to find the best snare drum practice pads for the money. Even though we bust our butts to cover everything about snare drums, sometimes we have to look off of our site […]
Buying A Used Snare Drum On Ebay
Buying a Used Snare Drum On eBay If any drummers are considering buying a used snare drum on eBay, then maybe the experience of an eBay-buying veteran will help you find the drum you want at the right price as well as alleviate some of your concerns about the process. There are great bargains available […]
Vic Firth Snare Drum Rudiments
Snare Drum Rudiments Every drummer should have in their toolbox as many of the snare drum rudiments that they can master. Having these under your belt will help open up your playing by giving you experience with a wide variety of drum figures that will come in handy in composition, improvisation and performance. Think about […]
Snare Drum Head Guide
Snare Drum Head Guide So your snare drum head is pretty beat up and it’s time to replace it? You’ve got a bunch of options to choose from, and each choice is going to give you a different sound. In this snare drum head guide, we’ll discuss your options for materials. It’s always best to […]
Choosing Drumsticks Is Critical
Choosing Drumsticks Experienced drummers know that choosing drumsticks is a matter of deciding which size and material is right for their drumming style and the music they play. It’s a relative thing and each drummer needs to make an individual choice. Finding the right material, size and tip is the focus of this drumsticks guide. […]
Snare Drum History
Snare Drum History Military Beginnings The snare drum has become an integral part of drum kits. Used in every genre of modern music, its roots go way back. Well before the dawn of popular music. The snare drum history is fascinating. Most music historians trace today’s version to Medieval Europe. A drum known as the […]
Buying A Beginner Snare Drum
Buying A Beginner Snare Drum With a beginner snare drum you have to think about a few things. Generally, starting out with just a 5 x 14 snare is good and metal shell is best. They’re not too expensive. You may want to start out looking on ebay or your local musician’s store. They usually […]
How To Tune a Snare Drum
Tune a Snare Drum The snare drum boasts a unique, versatile sound, and is often the most personal piece of the drummer’s kit. Learning to tune a snare drum can be a challenge. Especially the first time around. In this guide we offer step by step direction for tuning your snare to exude exactly the […]
Choosing The Right Snare Drum
Every Kit Needs The Right Snare Drum As you put your drum kit together, you will certainly want to add a snare drum to your mix. Also called a side drum, this versatile tool delivers a wide range of sounds. From the standard wire-enhanced snare sound, to the time-honored rim shot. Let’s take a look […]