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tuning a snare

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After all of these years it dawned on me that when hitting my snare I am not hearing what is coming from the underside of the drum(can I get a Homer Simpson DUH!!!).I do not use or need mic's so I don't really know whats coming from my snare.I use one Richie Ring as well to cut down on the ringing.My question,, how do you tune the damn snare to get a accurate sound without getting down on the floor and have my wife hit the snare to I can hear whats happening ie tighten/loosen wires heads ect.Right now it is not that back,but I have to ask how the PRO's do it.

Thanks,Vati

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Posted on 7 years ago
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What do you mean by an "accurate" sound? Do you mean 'responsive/articulate'?

Tuning a snare drum is a matter of personal taste and the music you play. For Rock-A-Billy you want it tuned low and the snares to be a little sloppy. For Jazz you might want it high and tight, it all depends on what you personally are looking for in terms of a sound.

Good general principles to follow are; tune the snare head -tight- (as high as an A note) and then set the tension on the snares so that they kiss the bottom head. Do not over-tighten the snares it'll kill your drum. The top head can be tuned low, medium, or high depending on taste and music being played. Start there and experiment until you find a sound you're happy with.

John

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Posted on 7 years ago
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Very sound advice, John! Personal taste is everything.

Brian

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Posted on 7 years ago
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it has been my experience that the space that the drum is in has a lot to do with how it sounds to your ear. Is it in a big or small room, high or low ceiling, reflective or absorptive walls, etc. Also, the position in the room and the particular kit it's being played with. I have 3 kits, and some snares sound better (to me) than others depending on which kit I'm playing it with.

Ken

Posted on 7 years ago
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From MME

After all of these years it dawned on me that when hitting my snare I am not hearing what is coming from the underside of the drum(can I get a Homer Simpson DUH!!!).I do not use or need mic's so I don't really know whats coming from my snare.I use one Richie Ring as well to cut down on the ringing.My question,, how do you tune the damn snare to get a accurate sound without getting down on the floor and have my wife hit the snare to I can hear whats happening ie tighten/loosen wires heads ect.Right now it is not that back,but I have to ask how the PRO's do it. Thanks,Vati

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