Steve Weiss Music is a leading retailer of Marching Snare Drum Heads, located in Willow Grove, PA.
May 7, 2010
It will be my first set, but I plan to expand it right away with more equipment. So it seems that I should start from scratch and build my custom set. Then again i'm a beginner so please advise!
Yeah, I don't have a huge budget at all. i just want to be able to customize it and im wondering if the starter pearl sets allow you to do that?
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March 18, 2010
Product Description
The AX14S dual zone snare is the perfect compliment to Pintech's ConcertCast or any other electronic drum system. The AX14S snare features a chrome plated 14" piccolo size shell with 10 double lugs for precise tensioning and feel.... More >>
Pintech Acoustech Electronic Piccolo Snare Drum, 3.5X14 Inches
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February 8, 2010
- 13 x 3.5 snare drum with coated drum head
- Heavy gauge chrome shell
- Precisely engineered throw switch
- Slim design for easy carrying
- ALSO INCLUDES: Pair of sticks size 2B, Heavy duty stand, Backpack-style carrying case, and a 2 Year Warranty
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This LJ Hutchen snare drum kit is significantly different from other brands. This kit allows young musicians to learn without the frustration that comes with playing a poorly designed product. The materials used throughout the LJ Hutchen snare drum kit are simply the best that money can buy. Every drum kit meets the most stringent level of quality before leaving our facility.
LJ Hutchen instruments are an outstanding option for student musicians. Pricing and warra... More >>
LJ Hutchen Snare Drum Kit with Carrying Case and Stand- 2 Year Warranty
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January 26, 2010
- Mahogany shells with naturally finished interiors
- Die Cast Hoops
- Evans Coated G1 Drumheads
- Vintage Silver Sparkle Finish
Product Description
Featuring a Mahogany shell with 30-degree edge die cast hoops, traditional throw-off and vintage Gretsch "T-Roof" badge, it provides a classic sound and will have a vintage appearance. This 6.5 x 14 snare supports a wide tuning range and produces a ...... More >>
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January 25, 2010
- Size 13 x 3
- Shell Steel
- Hoops 1.6mm Steel
- Lugs CL-05
- Rods 8
Product Description
These versatile drums can be used for secondary effects as well as be used as a main snare drum. This 3x13 inch Steel piccolo Pearl snare drum comes in a black lacquer shell & is perfect for any drummer on a budget or professional drummers needing a piccolo snare in their arsenal. Tension Rods T-055 Strainer SR-018 Snares S-029N... More >>
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January 19, 2010
Marching season is right around the corner and as schools and individuals prepare to purchase new marching snare drum heads for their Marching Snare Drums, the age old question of Kevlar versus Mylar will once again become a topic of debate. While there may be some aspects of the discussion that are of a "personal opinion" nature, there are also several aspects that are factual and may help a person make a better decision on what will work best for your situation.
A Mylar drum head will provide a more natural and realistic feel with far more "give" to allow the player a more comfortable playing experience. Mylar Marching Snare Side Drum Heads such as the Remo Clear Mylar Snare Side Drum Head or the Evans MS3 Snare Side Drum Head provide a natural response and overall tonality not found in the Kevlar style counterparts. Yes, even the bottom head (which by the way is equally as important to change as frequently if not more than the top head) will affect the playability and tonality of the Snare Drum...no matter how much you like to crank it up. Just as this is based on fact, there are also a few bits of knowledge that are useful when choosing to use Mylar for your bottom head.
Mylar does require more upkeep and attention than Kevlar. Because Mylar stretches far more than Kevlar (what do you expect from a material that can stop a bullet!), that stretching will cause the drum head to dip or go out of tune more frequently. This requires more time to tune and keep all of the drums in the line in tune with each other. The other aspect of Mylar versus Kevlar debate is certainly the overall cost factor. For every one Kevlar style bottom head, you could purchase three Mylar style heads. Budgets the way they are these days, this can be a tremendous savings to an overall program...but it comes with a different type of "price", which is the time and effort needed to keep the drums tuned up. The greatest benefit in using Kevlar can be summed up in those words made famous by Ron Popeil...you can Set It and Forget It!
Either Kevlar or Mylar bottom heads can be used with whatever style Marching Snare Drum top head you are using. No matter what your top head of choice is...Remo Blackmax Snare Drum Head, Remo Whitemax Snare Drum Head, Evans MX White Snare Drum Head, or any of the other choices available....you can use whatever bottom head you want for the sound desired. Kevlar doesn't have to be matched with Kevlar and Mylar doesn't have to go with Mylar. Mix and match whatever heads you want to achieve your desired sound or for your particular playing situation. My preference in teaching the Villanova Drumline is the Evans MX White Top with a Mylar style bottom head. We use 13" Pearl Championship Drums and marched 6 snares last year, so this combination worked very well for overall tone and projection.
No matter what choices you make, you can be sure that someone else will choose another option, which doesn't make one right or wrong. The most important thing is to be sure you understand your particular needs and desired sound. I can promise that there is a drum head combination that will help you accomplish your goal...a great sounding snare line. Well, maybe a few more hours in the woodshed would help too!
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- Lightweight single-braced legs
- Triple-chromed finish
- Collar clamps
- Ratcheted tilter
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The LT-121SS Snare Drum Stand is a lightweight, economy single-braced snare stand. It's a great choice for anyone on a budget or looking to lighten up their setup without compromising quality. Features triple-chromed finish, professional style collar clamps, and a ratcheted tilter.... More >>
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January 9, 2010
- Mahogany shells with naturally finished interiors
- Die Cast Hoops
- Evans Coated G1 Drumheads
- Vintage Silver Sparkle Finish
Product Description
Gretsch CC-6514S-ss Silver Sparkle Catalina Club Snare Drum These Catalina Club snares offer Mahogany shells with naturally finished interiors that project a sound that's big, round and warm. Features also include Evans Coated G1 Drumheads, and Die-Cast Hoops... More >>
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Snare drum also known as the side drum is a tubular drum. It is made out of wood or metal with skins and heads stretched over the top and bottom openings. It has a set of snares or the cords stretched over the bottom head. The bottom drumhead is called the resonance or snare head, as it provides resonance against the top drumhead.
How does a snare drum work? When the top head is struck with a drumstick or any other form of beater, including brushes or rutes, there is a sudden increase in pressure within the instrument which causes the snares to vibrate against the bottom head and produces a short, distinctive, snap-like sound. This effect can also be disengaged whenever it is not needed.
Originally snare drums were used as military instruments. They originated from Europe in the 15th century and 16th century where it emerged as a military instrument. Today this combination of its sound can still be found in modern European folk music. They were commonly called tabor and were used in marching bands in the Swiss military. Today, snare drums are commonly used in contemporary western music.
Snare drum comes in many different sizes, which ultimately changes the sound that the drum produces. The snare drums used in a pipe band, a musical ensemble consisting of pipers and drummers are unique which comes with a second set of snares on the bottom (internal) side of the top (batter) head. Some of the military side drums have this feature as well.
Here are a few types of snare drums:
1. Old Marching Snare or the (Field Drum): This is the diagonally hung snare seen in war reenactments. The heads are made of animal skin, and a rope strung back and forth between eyelets held on to each rim.
2. New Marching Snare: This is similar to any other snare drum concept, but the difference is in the execution of these drums. They are known for their crispness and loudness. They are generally mounted on the front of body of a person like a table on a metal shoulder harness that extends down the chest. The stick used on these drums is also thicker and beefier.
3. Metal snare: Metal snares are what are commonly seen in drum set. They have a piercing and loud tone, which are suitable for pop music. The head is also synthetic or imitation animal skin like the other kind of drum snares.
4. Piccolo Snare: They are smaller snare drums. They have a higher more piercing sound than the Metal snare. They also have a loud tone, which is suitable for pop music. Its size is between 10 and 13 inches in diameter and around 3 inches deep. The construction is similar to that of a metal snare.
5. Wood Snare: this type of snare drum has the clearer and the most distinctive tone. Their sounds are well associated with jazz, blues and classical music settings. They produce a more softer and subtle sound. Even the wood used in making these types is soft wood.
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