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Tune and fix parts of a snare drum, from replacing the drum rim, to putting the guts on a snare, as our expert drummer explains in this free snare drum tutorial video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Properly position a new drum head on a snare drum; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Clean and grease snare drum lugs; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Replace the rim on a snare drum, lining up the grooves and its feet; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Spin the drum key using the star pattern to replace the drum rim; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Tighten a drum head slowly using a drum key; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Replace the snare guts, or gut head system, in a snare drum; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Adjust the guts, or gut head system of a snare drum; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Tune the guts, or gut head system of a snare drum; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Drummers put tape on the guts of their snare drum if the drum sounds too wet or "snarey" as our expert percussionist explains in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Use a muffling patch on your snare drum; learn why you might from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Properly tune a snare drum by tightening the lugs; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Tune the bottom head of a snare drum properly; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Adjust the snare sound of your snare drum; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Wear a drum carrier and adjust it to be comfortable; learn how with tips from our expert percussionist in this free snare drum video tutorial on drum repair.
Drum carriers can be uncomfortable and make playing a snare difficult, but our expert drummers tips can fix that in this free snare drum video tutorial.
Ever since man has been able to think he has made music. The drum was the earliest form of this and today we have literally hundreds of kinds, and sizes. Today and for many years prior the snare drum has been the corner stone for our musical lives. It is the steady beat and powerful sound that all other parts hinge off of. Because of this we need to take care of it. There are many ways to do this depending on your snare. Most of the time the lugs just need a bit of adjustment and the drum needs to be tuned. There are moments, however, that it requires extra work to sound and look its best.
This is a fantastic video clip series that every drummer or wanna-be drummer should see. We all like different snare tones and the different materials each are made but sometimes the drum just might require extra work. That is where this series comes into play. Our expert will teach you how to take the drum completely apart, how to clean it and how to put it all back together better than before. Whether you are a pro musician or a beginner this is a topic any apsiring player can use and take to heart.
Alex Casmiro Alex Casimiro, www.alexcasimiro.com,has been involved with marching percussion for many years. His experiences include marching with the Silver Knights, Targets, Spartans, Madison Scouts, Boston University Winter Percussion Ensemble, and the UMass Marching Band. Currently, Alex attends the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he studies music and is the battery section leader for the Minuteman Marching Band.dkdk
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