Home > Learning Center > Snare Drum

Snare Drum

The snare drum is a simple variation of a common drum. The word "snare" refers to the cords stretched across the bottom head of the drum. These snares can be made of metal, gut, or plastic, and when the drum is struck on the top, the snares vibrate against the bottom head causing a very distinct sound.

Snare drums can be made from a variety of materials, but are most commonly made of wood or metal. Different materials create different sounding snare drums. The snare is one of the most recognizable sounds within a drum set, and as such are an important part of the overall sound of the kit.

Snare drums also come in many different sizes, but a typical diameter is about 14 inches. The depth is the most common variation, as the more shallow, the higher the pitch. Marching snare drums tend to be deeper than average, sometimes as much as a full twelve inches deep. Most set snares range from five to six inches deep, while piccolo snares can be as small as three inches deep.

Sheet Music | Drums | Learning Center | Site Map | Links | Contact | Home

Copyright © 2010