How to Play the Snare Drum
Learn how to play the marching snare drum, how to hold the sticks with your right and left hands and how to use practice exercises in this free snare-drum video series.
Series Summary
The snare drum is an essential percussive component in any marching band. The sharp snap produced by the reverberating snares stretched across the bottom skin, or head, is what gives the drum its unique sound. The snare drum has been used in military bands in Europe since the 15th and 16th century, and today it can be heard in virtually every genre of western music. Whether you want to learn how to play snare for your school band’s high-stepping competition, to march in a local parade, or just for fun, these free snare-drum video music lessons are a great place to get started. In this free educational video series, expert percussion instructor John Antonelli demonstrates how to play the snare drum for a marching band. You’ll learn tips on finding the correct posture, how to properly hold the drumsticks, and variety of strokes and basic drumming techniques. John also helps you fine-tune your playing with exercises to help you control accents and start tapping like a drum-line veteran.-
Right Hand Velocity Stroke on a Marching Snare Drum
Perform the right hand velocity stroke when playing the marching snare drums and learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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Pitfalls of the 8th Note Bucks Drum Exercise on a Marching Snare Drum
Understand the pitfalls of 8th note bucks drum exercise when playing the marching snare drums and learn more from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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The Cushion Stroke on a Marching Snare Drum
Use the cushion stroke when playing the marching snare drums and learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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Elbow, Wrist, Hand & Stick Angle Positions on a Marching Snare Drum
Use elbow, hand, wrist and drum stick angles when playing the marching snare drums and learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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How to Hold the Drum Stick in the Right Hand on a Marching Snare Drum
Hold the drum stick with your right hand when playing the marching snare drum and learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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Pitfalls of the 12-3 Bucks Drum Exercise on a Marching Snare Drum
Learn about pitfalls of 12-3 bucks when playing the marching snare drums from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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Pitfalls of 8-on-a-Hand Drum Exercise on a Marching Snare Drum
Understand the pitfalls of the 8-on-a-hand drum exercises when playing the marching snare drums and learn more from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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How to Hold the Drum Stick in the Left Hand on a Marching Snare Drum
Hold the drum stick in the left hand when playing the marching snare drums and learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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Triplet Bucks Drum Exercise on a Marching Snare Drum
Do the triplet bucks drum exercise when playing the marching snare drums and learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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Set Position & Body Posture on a Marching Snare Drum
Stand in set position and about the correct body posture when playing the marching snare drums and learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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Drum Stick Height on a Marching Snare Drum
Stick height and size are important considerations when playing the marching snare drums and learn more from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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Fulcrum Drum Exercises on a Marching Snare Drum
Perform fulcrum exercises when playing the marching snare drums and learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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8th Note Bucks Marching Drum Exercise on a Marching Snare Drum
Use the 8th note bucks drum exercise when playing the marching snare drums and learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
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Left Hand Velocity Stroke on a Marching Snare Drum
Perform the left hand velocity stroke when playing the marching snare drums and learn how with tips from our expert snare drummer in this free snare drum video music lesson.
