Difference between revisions of "Snare Drum"
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''[[Tambour Militaire]]''<br /> | ''[[Tambour Militaire]]''<br /> | ||
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| + | ''[[Field Drum]]''<br /> | ||
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In addition, the snare head has stretched across it a number of snares that rattle against the membrane when the drum is struck. | In addition, the snare head has stretched across it a number of snares that rattle against the membrane when the drum is struck. | ||
These snares are generally composed of wire, cable, or catgut. | These snares are generally composed of wire, cable, or catgut. | ||
| − | + | == Types == | |
| + | === Piccolo Snare Drum === | ||
| + | === Orchestral Snare Drum === | ||
| + | === Field Drum === | ||
| + | Also called a [[Military Drum]] | ||
| + | === Marching Snare Drum === | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The origin of the snare drum can be traced back about 250 years to the tabor and side drum. The uses of these drums at an earlier time were used for military purposes. It wasn't until the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that the side drum was incorporated into opera orchestras in order to portray military scenes. During the middle and latter part of the nineteenth century, the drum eventually made its way from the pit of the opera to the concert stage. <br /> | The origin of the snare drum can be traced back about 250 years to the tabor and side drum. The uses of these drums at an earlier time were used for military purposes. It wasn't until the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that the side drum was incorporated into opera orchestras in order to portray military scenes. During the middle and latter part of the nineteenth century, the drum eventually made its way from the pit of the opera to the concert stage. <br /> | ||
== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters == | == Sticks, Mallets, Beaters == | ||
| − | Cooperman | + | [[Cooperman Drumsticks]] |
| − | Innovative Percussion | + | [[Innovative Percussion]] |
| − | Promark | + | [[Promark Drumsticks]] |
| − | Regal Tip | + | [[Regal Tip Drumsticks]] |
| − | Vic Firth | + | [[Vic Firth Drumsticks]] |
| − | Zildjian | + | [[Zildjian]] |
== Technique == | == Technique == | ||
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== Manufacturers == | == Manufacturers == | ||
| − | Black Swamp | + | [[Black Swamp Percussion]] |
| − | Clevelander | + | [[Clevelander Drum]] |
| − | Grover | + | [[Grover Pro Percussion]] |
| − | Ludwig | + | [[Ludwig]] |
| − | Pearl | + | [[Pearl]] |
| − | Promusin | + | [[Promusin]] |
| − | Yamaha | + | [[Yamaha]] |
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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[[Category:Percussion Instruments]] | [[Category:Percussion Instruments]] | ||
[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||
| + | [[Category:History-Instruments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:11, 8 April 2018
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
Piccolo Snare - aka:Pancake,
Construction
The snare drum shell is constructed from 1 of 3 materials.
1. Metal: Steel, Aluminum, Brass
2. Wood: Maple, Rosewood, Birch
3. Synthetic Material: Carbon-fiber,
The more common dimensions range from 13" to 15" in diameter and from 4" to 8" in depth.
The heads are either synthetic material or calfskin.
The bottom, or snare head, is generally thinner than the top, or batter head.
In addition, the snare head has stretched across it a number of snares that rattle against the membrane when the drum is struck. These snares are generally composed of wire, cable, or catgut.
Types
Piccolo Snare Drum
Orchestral Snare Drum
Field Drum
Also called a Military Drum
Marching Snare Drum
History
The origin of the snare drum can be traced back about 250 years to the tabor and side drum. The uses of these drums at an earlier time were used for military purposes. It wasn't until the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that the side drum was incorporated into opera orchestras in order to portray military scenes. During the middle and latter part of the nineteenth century, the drum eventually made its way from the pit of the opera to the concert stage.
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
Technique
Grips
Stroke Style/Type
Full/Down-Up Stroke
Down Stroke
Up Stroke
Tap