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Jul 30
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.
Mar 21
Obsession or Necessity: Cultivating an Ear for Sonic Diversity with Percussion Instruments
Norman Weinberg explores the art of selecting percussion instruments, emphasizing the importance of cultivating an ear for sound variety.
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
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