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Tuning A Snare Drum
Tuning A Snare Drum

Tuning A Snare Drum The snare drum boasts a unique, versatile sound, and is often the most personal piece of the drummer’s kit. It can also be a challenge to tune, especially the first time around. In this guide we offer step by step direction for... 

Choosing The Right Snare Drum
Choosing The Right Snare Drum

Every Kit Needs A Snare As you put your drum kit together, you will certainly want to add a snare to your mix. Also called a side drum, this versatile tool delivers a wide range of sounds, from the standard wire-enhanced snare sound, to the time-honored... 

Latest Reviews

Yamaha Signature Snare Drum Review
Yamaha Signature Snare Drum Review

Excellence Comes in Twenty-One Flavors! The designers at Yamaha drums have been listening to their roster of professional drummers for years, using their feedback to turn out highly rated and raved over... 

Rogers Powertone Snare Drum Review
Rogers Powertone Snare Drum Review

Vintage Sound to Play or Collect When discussing the history of the snares used in modern music, it doesn’t get any more classic than the Rogers Powertone Snare Drum. Produced throughout the late 1950’s... 

Rogers Dynasonic Snare Drum Review
Rogers Dynasonic Snare Drum Review

Powerful Sound, Promising Value It is a tribute to the Rogers drum company that two of their stellar lines are among the most collectible snare drums around. The Rogers Dynasonic Snare Drum models available... 

Mapex Pro Snare Drum Review
Mapex Pro Snare Drum Review

Mapex Delivers on Their Promise The Mapex Pro Snare Drum line is a highly rated group of professional grade snares. The most popular models are made from 7 plies of pure hard rock maple, totaling 5.8mm... 

Mapex Black Panther Snare Drum Review
Mapex Black Panther Snare Drum Review

Versatility in a High Grade Snare Drum Mapex thinks they have the right ingredients to make the perfect snare drum. The Mapex Black Panther Snare Drum features a solid maple shell, surrounded by elm exterior...