It was founded in 1849 and originally based in covington, ohio. The snare is arguably the most important drum in any kit, so when youre searching for the perfect snare drum, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. Percussion reference books method books steve weiss music. Percussion history books, reference texts lone star.
It continues to serve as a guide for percussion books today. Snare drum, also called side drum, military and orchestral percussion instrument having several gut, nylon, wire, or wirecovered silk strings snares stretched across the lower, or snare, head. The iconic american drum maker drum workshop dw drums acquires the rights to develop, produce, market and distribute gretsch drums from fender. Blake paulson experiments with and compares some of his favorite snare drums and drum heads at unleashed drum studio in north hollywood, ca. Sna re drums are often used in orchestras, citation needed concert bands, marching bands, parade s, druml ines, drum corps, and more. Through the series of interview with the drummers that played some pivotal roles in the history of rock, editors daniel. Camerons drumming studio we are dedicated to providing the pipe band drummer with a complete range of quality drumming products and services along with expert advice and great prices.
In about 1914 robert danly invented the snare strainer to lift off the snares, making it possible to produce a kind of tomtom effect on the snare drum. One of the most popular and cited drumming books of all time, this. When it comes to snare drum heads, players are all too familiar with the evans name, and after you try the genera hd dry batter coated snare heads, youll quickly understand why. Online shopping for percussion instruments from a great selection at books store. In the most basic sense, snare drum shells are generally though not exclusively crafted from wood or.
The now familiar coiled wire came into use for the snares. Thankfully, the importance of snare drum heads means that there is a seemingly endless range of choices available on todays music market. Snare drum shells are constructed from metal, wood, fiberglass, or acrylic materials. The sound of a marching snare is a classic military sound. Marching percussion method books method books steve. Learn the drum grooves of your favourite personality or get a great.
Get the guaranteed lowest prices on snare drum heads instruments at musicians friend. Marching percussion, snare drum, tenors quads, and bass drum, and front ensemble pit method books for all levels. To mark this milestone, we proudly present the limited edition gretsch 5th anniversary drum set and commemorative snare drum. If youre looking for next day delivery on a new snare drum head for that important gig, we. Containing everything from historical funk beats to the latest patterns, this relatively new bookcd. Evans clear 200 snare side drum head, inch see more like this. The best drumming books our top 10 recommendations. Snare drum history and the medieval tabors military origin. Metal counterhoops were added to tighten the drumheads more efficiently. Each drummer was assigned an instrument, snare drum, cymbals, a bass drum.
Shop now and youll get great prices on snare drum books and all your percussion needs at professional drum shop. Blackhoughtonalfreds kids drum course 1 elementary includes cd and remo sound shape. I will not go into the mechanics of actually playing the drum this is partially covered in the drumming mechanics article and will be covered further in the future. The snare drum or side drum is a widely used unpitched percussion instrument. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. A snare drum head is not the same diameter as a tomtom drum head for example and the tom head is not designed to be in contact with a metal snare. Snare drum method books, technique, study lone star percussion. These materials have a direct impact on each drums sound. Evans level 360 technology solves the ageold dilemma of traditional synthetic heads consistently not fitting a variety of drum shells without using force that chokes the responsiveness of the head and the drums performance. A snar e d rum or side drum is a percussion instrument that produces a sharp staccato sound whe n the head is struck with a drum stick, due to the use of a series of stiff wires held under tension against the l ower skin. Our huge inventory of drums, cases, heads, sticks, educational materials and all the accessories makes us one of the largest pipe band drum dealers in the world. Robert breithaupt, in an article titled the drum set.
The histories of the bass drum pedal, metal shell snare drum, and the modern synthetic drum head are well documented. Shop for percussion instruments, percussion accessories, and percussion sheet music, cds, and videos at steve weiss music. The first recorded use of the snare drum was for military purposes, often playing along with the three holed flute that was common at the time. Products manufactured include drum kits, drumheads, and hardware.
The company, founded by remo belli in 1957, is currently a subsidiary of kmc music. A great rebound perfect snare drum pad for quiet workouts on snare drums and on your lap. Snare drum method books, technique, study lone star. Over a long period of time, wood shells, gut snares, calf skin heads, and rope. The snare drum is almost always doubleheaded, with rattles called snares of gut, metal wire or synthetics stretched across one or both heads. The snare drum seems to have descended from a medieval drum called the tabor. Online shopping for snare drumheads from a great selection at musical instruments store.
In my wednesday, january, 2010 post i covered a list of books that are essential resources for drum collectors, and in my tuesday, january 26, 2010 post i provided a list of essential web sites that provide identification and history of drums. Around this time, during the 1400s, the snares of the snare drum were typically made of rope. Percussion instrument and music specialists since 1961. In the late 1950s a plastic drum head was developed which was a game changer. Drum heads were originally made from calfskin and although the sound was fantastic, due to differing weather conditions, the tuning would change dramatically.
Drum heads may be purchased individually or in drum head prepacks that can outfit an entire drum kit. Snare drum history history vienna symphonic library. Visit our store to take advantage of our expert drum head fitting service. In 1898 the percussionist ulysses grant leedy made the first adjustable stands for the snare drum. These can be economical choices for many drummers since the heads should be replaced. Graham russell drums have got you covered when it comes to buying a new snare drum head.
That is why its important to always have the right drum for the gig. Frontispiece from bibliography of military books by cockle. Snare drums really are the bread and butter of your drum set, after all theyre what get heads banging and booties shaking. In 1957 the first drum with a synthetic head appeared on the market. The minstrels drum had to be fairly light and easy to carry because. Like toms, snare drums have two heads a top batter head, and a bottom resonant head. When checking out snare drums, youre really looking for something that has a sound all its own. With this book, youll also learn how to put together a proper drum kit for. Companies like evans, remo, dw and aquarian are respected names among drummers of all styles and they each have topselling snare drum heads in this catalog. Though the book specifically teaches the snare drum, the book is. Drums premier drums andante drums pearl drums view all bass drums view all snare drums view all tenor drums. These snare drum method books hold all the answers. Evans hydraulic blue snare batter drum head, 14 inch.
Perfect for both live and studio use, the evans genera hd is a doubleply head with a 2mil overtone control ring to produce an intense rimshot, as well as a balanced. Open quick view dialog for remo ambassador black suede snare side drum head. Ludwig still produces the drum to this day and despite some additional options and hardware upgrades, its construction is essentially unchanged. This article will present a baseline approach to playing the snare drum.
Snare drum method books with recording snare drum steve. Bringing the history of the snare drum into the modern era was its use in a trap. Electronics microphones performance equipment recording gear skype accessories. A history, in the encyclopedia of percussion, explains that the snare drum had become the trademark of many players and companies, utilizing the latest in features such as separate tensioning of the heads, a variety of snare adjustment mechanisms, and a wide choice of shell materials and designs. Snare drumheads were originally made from calfskin. The book also includes historical information about each style. It is often used in orchestras, marching bands,concert bands, drum corps and many other applications. The drum hung at the side of the player of the pipe and tabor who beat the rhythm with a drumstick while playing a melody on the singlehanded pipe with the other hand. Eventually, the supra would come to be called the most recorded snare drum in history, and it remains a favorite for many professional players and hobbyists alike. After 1900, drum and bugle corps increased the snare drums popularity.