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Top 5 Maple Snare Drums

Top 5 Maple Snare Drums

Five Maple Snares You Can't Go Wrong With! Maple snares are legendary for their warm tones, a very wide tuning range, and a sound that works very well... 

How to Stain a Maple Snare Drum

How to Stain a Maple Snare Drum

Snare Drum Staining for the DIY Drummer! If you plan to take on the project of staining your maple snare, there are a few basic steps you need to keep... 

How To Tune A Snare Drum

How To Tune A Snare Drum

How to Tune a Snare Drum to Achieve the Sound you Want! Snare drum tuning is an art, and it takes time to develop your skill so that you can achieve exactly... 

What is a Piccolo Snare

What is a Piccolo Snare

What is a Piccolo Snare? // Add a Piccolo to Your Arsenal and Vary Your Attack! Drummers tend to collect snare drums more than any other piece of the sound... 

Maple Snares v Brass Snares

Maple Snares v Brass Snares

Maple Versus Brass: What Sounds Better to You? Seasoned drummers know that the material a snare is made of will greatly affect its sound. They find a...