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Sound Advice: Snare Drum Lab 101
Learn how to transfer that ideal snare sound from your own head to the one beneath your sticks with Brad Schlueter's Snare Drum Lab 101.

Learn how to transfer that ideal snare sound from your own head to the one beneath your sticks with Brad Schlueter's Snare Drum Lab 101.
John Nyman breaks down the differences in drumhead design by identifying seven different variables used in the production process.
These five unassuming parts of your kit cost relatively little to fix or replace, but can make an enormous impact on the sound of your drums.
Have you ever wondered what to call the various parts that make up a snare drum? Well, now you know!
Ignore your snare wires at your own risk. These often-overlooked accessories are vital to your snare sound, and yet stretch and wear out over time.
You’d have a lot of trouble getting a good snare sound without a snare bed. Here's everything you need to know about what they are and how they work.
Find out how the cut and condition of your bearing edge has a monumental impact on the sound of your drum, and what to do if yours isn’t up to snuff.
