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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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
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 26, 2023
Snare Drum Buying Guide: Which Drum is Right for You?
There is an extensive selection of concert snare drums in the orchestral percussion world, we'll break down the details of what Black...
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.
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 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...
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