Picking the Perfect Piccolo: Comparing Black Swamp Piccolo Snare Drums
If you're looking for a Piccolo Snare Drum but not sure which series is right for you, you've come to the right place.
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Jul 22
Introducing the Concert Maple Piccolo Snare Drum
The brand new, 3.5” x 13” Concert Maple Piccolo Snare drum is a compact and lightweight maple shell drum with a crisp articulate sound.
Mar 12
How to Seat a Drum Head on an Orchestral Snare Drum
Seating a snare side head on an orchestral snare drum is a crucial step in maximizing sensitivity and response. The snare bed, a slight...
Feb 8
Tips To Improve Your Snare Drum Sound
Percussion from the Podium: Snare Drum The following is excerpted from an article for wind band conductors originally published in the...
Sep 21, 2023
Snare Drum Shell Types: Metal vs Wood Drum Shells
Metal drums vs wooden drums. What is the actual sound difference between the two?
Sep 13, 2023
The 4 Essential Snare Drum Strokes. Are You Using Them All?
Snare drum lesson by Andrew Baldwin addressing the 4 Snare Drum Stroke Types
Apr 28, 2023
Unibody Snare Drums: One Ply to Rule Them All
Our steam bent, single ply, Unibody shells are one of a kind and blend a beautiful combination of art and science to create a beautiful...
Apr 24, 2023
The Concert Maple Snare Drum: Economical & Elevated Orchestral Sounds
High quality materials, custom components, and an affordable price point? The Concert Maple is all that and more. Are you searching for...
Apr 21, 2023
Improve Your Snare Drum Practice!
Focused and intentional daily practice can make a world of difference when it comes to honing your snare drum skills.
Apr 18, 2023
Cable Snare Wires: The Secret to the Concert Snare Drum Sound
Retrofit Cable Snare Units are a quick way to bring life back to your instrument for an authentic orchestral sound. There is a lot to...
Oct 20, 2022
Celebrating 20 Years with the Multisonic
20 Years ago, Black Swamp debuted the Multisonic Snare System - a game changer for the orchestral snare drum. The Multisonic Strainer...
Sep 21, 2021
How To Tune A Snare Drum: Black Swamp SoundArt Edition
The SoundArt system was our very first strainer, designed by Eric (BSP Founder) over 20 years ago. Although the look has changed over...
Sep 7, 2021
Snare Drum Tuning: Dialing in the Multisonic System
The beauty of the Multisonic snare system is the ability to combine different cable types to create the desired timbre for your concert snar
Jun 21, 2021
The Infiniti Snare System: Topside Internal Snare
Add more sensitivity, character and power to your Black Swamp snare drum with our Infiniti Snare System. The Infiniti Snare System is a...
Jun 14, 2021
Striking the Perfect Balance: A Look At Our Most Popular Snare Drum
We're delving deep into the heart of our most beloved snare drum: the Ply-Maple Multisonic Snare. Renowned for its adaptability, the...
Jul 24, 2017
Shaun Tilburg: 4 Minute Psychosis
Shaun Tilburg, and President's Own Marine Band percussionist Jonathan Bisesi, perform Shaun's composition "4 Minute Psychosis" for snare...
Jun 30, 2017
Adam Watts Video Series
Besides being a talented drummer and percussionist, Adam Watts (BSP Artist) is a singer, songwriter, producer, recording artist, engineer...
Dec 9, 2016
PASIC Drawing Winner!
Congratulations and Happy Holidays to Remi Thornton, winner of our PASIC '16 drawing. Remi just received his 3.5" x 13" Mercury Series...
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