The snare drum (or side drum) is a percussion instrument that produces a sharp staccato sound when the head is struck with a drum stick, due to the use of a series of stiff wires held under tension against the lower skin.

Snare technique is the technique used to play a snare drum. It is studied as an end to itself by snare drummers , and as a way of developing stick control skill by kit drummers and players of other auxiliary percussion instruments.

Marching percussion instruments are percussion instruments (usually drums, such as snare, bass, and tenor drums) specially designed to be played while moving.

The snare drum or side drum is a percussion instrument. It has strands of snares made of curled metal wire, metal cable, plastic cable, or gut cords. They are stretched across the skin on the bottom of the drum.

Check out here the origin and history of the snare drum, clearly represented in the early thirteenth and fourteenth century art and more!

2024年12月3日 · Snare drum, military and orchestral percussion instrument having several gut, nylon, wire, or wire-covered silk strings (snares) stretched across the lower, or snare, head; the snares vibrate sympathetically with the lower head (to which vibration is transmitted from the upper, or batter, head by

2021年6月7日 · Also known as field drums or side drums, snare drums belong to the family of membranophones, which are instruments that produce sound when a player strikes a membrane (called a drum head) pulled tight over a metal or wood drum shell.

Discover the history of the Snare Drum, beginning with its precursor, the Tabor. Find out how the evolution of the flesh hoops and counter hoops, innovations in drum head technology, paved the way for modern performance.

The 1920s represented the first golden age of snare-drum building, marked equally by quality craftsmanship and practical, functional designs. Larger ensembles, led by the likes of Duke Ellington and his orchestra, became popular and the snare drum continued to evolve.

2023年4月27日 · Here’s a quick guide for everyone unsure of what the anatomy of a snare drum looks like. I’ll take you through all the parts of a snare drum, and I’ll briefly explain what function each part has.