10 Great Snare Sounds With Only One Drum | Finding Your Own Drum Sound

[@tythesoundguy]

Great stuff! being a sound engineer, I experiment tons with the microphone side of things, but having these tricks is great too! I've had drummers strike the drums with mallets and brushes/sticks at the same time, two in each hand, and use all manner of items to strike the drums (toys, utensils, weapons, hands etc...) ...have fun out there everyone!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

There are so many factors you can work on when experimenting with snare sounds. Just as you mentioned there are no limits 😄 everything is possible and in the end it doesn‘t matter too much how it looks as long as it sounds good Thanks for sharing your experience! 👍🏻

[@tythesoundguy]

@@ArtOfDrumming Cheers very much! If y'all do a video on experimental audio engineering for drums, I'd be happy to send in suggestions!

[@rudobuquadrant]

@@tythesoundguy What are your favorite mics for snare?

[@tythesoundguy]

@@rudobuquadrant super duper depends! Beyer 201, and Opus88 are two of my all time faves for a more accurate representation, but also the DPA 4099 also is world class for that. Beyer M88, provides a solid foundation for low tunings, but also a vintage Shure 546 for vibe, Beta57 for modern metal, and I've really been diggin the AE2300 and a bunch of the Audio technica stuff for rugged touring.

[@rudobuquadrant]

@@tythesoundguy Thanks for the input! I recently bought a Beyer m201 and it's my favorite so far.

[@scottpersson8141]

Absolutely amazing! Super creative and useful. I'll be trying these in the studio. Question though; I'm not finding "Drum G" on the web. Would you be able to provide a link, please? Thanks, and great work.

[@llav3]

I've been playing drums for 25 years and I'm grateful to have found you. Like the video about stick types, this one explains things in minutes that have taken me years of experience to learn. Well and easy explained. Thanks!

[@tambourland]

It’s recommended for drummers who want to play the snare drum upside down must have a lot of time and money.

[@recordednowhere]

your wallet muffling might suffer when the wallet is empty, so you gotta set your priorities right 😄

[@Merlincat007]

Would a 5mil snare side make it durable enough for ultra skinny jazz sticks? That's what I use mostly

[@af7119]

@@Merlincat007 not for long...

[@vickjr98]

Drums are absolutely incredible man

[@af7119]

I've never thought of 8/10 of these. Very helpful video!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ulissesbatera6642]

Interesting play with splash (on the very edge between) under headskin of the snare. The incredible sound! I like.

[@porleg]

Splash clap sounds great

[@ArtOfDrumming]

🙏

[@recordednowhere]

very inspiring stuff! not a drummer, but im about to record some snare samples for my personal library, so this video will come in handy. splash clap and upside down were my favorite sounds.

[@lapin-rouge]

The Stubbs is one of my favorite funk grooves! Glad to see a version of it featured here

[@jonathanfazio6290]

I gotta give it to you when you put the tension rods I was like what?! I was so pleasantly surprised!! It’s not easy these days to come up with something new, and you definitely did!! It had a great sound and I’m definitely going to keep that option in mind!!

[@trextonhaldeman323]

I know right?? I almost thought it sounded like a metallic gated reverb 😂😂

[@soyalexluna]

I loved the ideas! I really want to try some of them in the studio.

[@OttoRoni]

I play metal, Groove/Heavy metal in particular. I like high tuning on my snare, not too thin but a bit more fat sounding, which I achieve with a double-ply head nad no muffling. But this video gave me more ideas on my snare sound to try. Thanks again for an educational video!

[@kgal9657]

I've started using a snare side rim on the batter side for rim shots and side-stick hits. It's less dense material for the sound wave to travel through 👍

[@DuelistParadox]

I'd love to see a video on just the "medium-open tuning"!

[@_beatslayer_]

Great video. Dig those tension rods!

[@DemonDog444]

I'll be making a drumgee and some of those sized felt towel insert thingies. Super cool hacks!

[@glennedwardgo]

That tension rod thing surprised me. It sounded better than the tambourine.

[@Titanopsis]

great video like always, but... that floor tom sound is just killing!!!!! i want to learn how to get that sound on mine

[@rolandhillmann7475]

Hi, Sorry my Englisch is painfull. I hope I can help you . 1) 2new heads 2) 2drum keys 3) Change both Heads 4) screws Finger tight 5)2 drum keys crosswise same time 1/4 turn stop and the next 2 lugs and so on crank like Jazz tune both heads 6) Drink Coffe waiting 1/2 h 7)Loose crosswise 1/4 turn stop and the next 2 lugs Fun Part Sound 1) Screws Finger tight crosswise 2) push the rim with a litle preasure down and tighten the screws again with youre Finger Done Have Fun and good Luck Let me now how it works

[@chsemaphor]

Great playing.

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@Chiroman527]

Great informative Video. THX. I'v been wrestling with Snare drum tuning for a few years now. I resurrected playing drums in 2019 after 50 Year Hiatus [1969 as an 18 yo]. I've tried many Batter heads in my frustration to attain that "Sweet Spot" in my DW Nickel over Brass 14 X 6.5 Snare. Most recently using a Evans HD Dry and tuning it high. I will try going with an AMBY coated as so many have recommended to go with. The Bell Splash sound was terrific. I stumbled over a Hack ... Try placing a 16" Tom batter head in the snare stand and putting the Snare atop of that (the Tom batter head will sit on only 2 of the 3 stand's legs). Or put the snate atop of a Floor Tom (16" X 14 deep) and play the snare. Can you tell us: How was the Snare Side Head tuned? Table Top Tight?

[@Rusli1659LPSoldier]

that open medium tuning for rock music that fits for me but I heard the same drum snare sound did played by a lot of rock drummers who had the same snare sound. For example, like Rob Bourdon from Linkin Park which he has the same drum same sound in a song "In the end" during recording if you might not notice the isolated drum tracks of it.

[@clementlempereur5039]

Great video ! What are the hi-hats ? They sound great

[@thanimal6745]

You’ve got a Costanza wallet, brutha. Seriously though, great tips and I’m gotta get a drumgee.

[@dkvon]

Imma guitar player and I'm here. Good stuff!

[@jOEdIRTmD]

Great video. Thanks dude!

[@sunset-life]

Great Video! Recreating the sound of Carlton Barret would be awesome

[@gavinvonmeyer3746]

I almost did not click on this. I was like, nah, what new will I learn on Snare sounds, then boom, I learnt tons of very valuable info and tricks, many thanks. I actually was considering buying a 'reggae' snare, not knowing that removing the actual snare is the secret to that sound. I also really like that bolts trick - that is one of those sounds I thought only drum machines.or some kind of electronic special effects gadget did that, I am most def gonna try those. Lol and the upside down one, when I started learning that was how I thought it had to be until a musician friend visited me and told me that I was playing the snare upside down, lucky I never damaged anything though.

[@ArtOfDrumming]

You’re welcome! Glad you decided to watch it anyway :D

[@tendingtropic7778]

nice, where can I get that tool to fix the cymbal to the snare?

[@MusicShed]

Love that!

[@Antonioriveromusic]

This Video is simply awesome!😍 thanks!!!

[@brunorousseau7052]

Hello, where do you get those G' elastic tool for the snare in order to maintain the screw or others little things on the snare?

[@ArtOfDrumming]

www.drumgees.com Here‘s their website. You can also find the products pretty much everywhere 👍

[@sebistarr2056]

where do you get that rubber thing that holds down the splash clap

[@joelsaucier4342]

Great video...it's always good to have more than one tricks in our bag...but can you do the samething with a EA-10...it's gonna be interessing...thanks and keep it up!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Actually a very good question and something we are curious about ourselves. Definitely something we have to try and do a video about in the future 👍🏻

[@joelsaucier4342]

Ok...good...no problem

[@Big-salad.]

What is the elastic band you use to hold down the splash?

[@m.rmalakadrums2047]

God bless you brother nice and good Chanel I'm Sri Lanka

[@danielsan549]

Saluden a mi amigo Elber Galarga, gran fan de este canal.

[@Celicalover]

Cheers man I will try these ideas I realise I am closed minded lol!

[@jeffbrown8821]

What’s the cord you’re using to hold the splash in place?

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Those tools are called drumgees

[@Eric-vv6ov]

What is the exact name of that cord you put on the top to hold things down. In the US, we would call that a bungee cord. You said it came from Drum G ? Can't find the name online.

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Those are called drumgee. You can find them online via drumgees.com

[@Eric-vv6ov]

@@ArtOfDrumming Thanks

[@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613]

Thnks for sharing My Friend!! 😊🥁🇵🇭

[@ArtOfDrumming]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@tendingtropic7778]

how is the high tuning achieved (how high is the reso head tuned)?

[@fernandopiedrabuena6475]

Númber 9 sounds amazing! Jaja good video!!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thanks!! 👍🏻

[@luciodrum87]

Waooo great stuff and video 😉💪🏻 thank you for this ideas!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

🤟

[@jcdrums2798]

always a very good démo!...

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thank you 🙏

[@yaroslavleshchukh]

Awesome 👍

[@michaelbruhl4425]

...nice ideas, man !!!

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@user-lq1rs4ov1l]

Pleaaaseeee, make a video of "How Tune Your Drums Like Josh Dun" 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@philippecarle4858]

What is the tool you used to fix the splash cymbal on the snare?

[@ArtOfDrumming]

It‘s called Drumgee

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Haha 😄 Great one Actually those tools are pretty awesome for many situations Just discovered those recently and they work really well 👍🏻

[@recordednowhere]

die splash clap (1) is ja der hammer.

[@ArtOfDrumming]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@noggindoo]

What hi hats are thise they sound cool.😊

[@rolandhillmann7475]

Wieder absolut gelungen. Kette macht auch R'n'R. Was ist das zum Einklemmen der Becken damit die nicht verrutschen? Vielen Dank und Grüße.

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Hey Roland, nennt sich drum geez

[@Tobias1985]

This is very interesting! Danke

[@youngenman]

Wow could sample his snares and no one would know it's a human producing those sounds.

[@mtthwclrk63]

Where can you get a drumgee?

[@jasper36]

A majority of people on forums shout about their ideal snare sound, and lots ask "What is the best snare sound and how do I get it?" The few pros on there will say that it doesn't exist. Until you're playing a song or piece of music, there is no ideal snare sound (or bass drum, or guitar...).

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Totally agree to that It‘s always a matter of taste and the challenge is not to find the one magical perfect snare sound but to suit the musical context and give the song what it needs 👍🏻

[@chavolopezbravo]

suscribidooo!!!!

[@chillin_abner]

What kind of head is that on he snare ?

[@Histgyph]

Remo ambassador

[@af7119]

#2 would be a great lo-fi sample

[@ArtOfDrumming]

100%

[@jcdrums2798]

you never reset the reso head?

[@ArtOfDrumming]

I tuned the reso head in the beginning and did not change it during the video. The only thing I changed there was to loosen the snare wires a bit when I got to a lower tuning 👍🏻

[@jcdrums2798]

@@ArtOfDrumming ok thanks!

[@SAHBfan]

I don’t like the snare upside down idea because of the risk of damage. I have an 1930s vintage ‘Premier Dominion’ snare drum which has two snares, one on the top skin and one on the reso, like some marching drums. I also have one of those Australian kangaroo skins on it, from Kentville drums. It has an awesome sound, but is so versatile with either bottom snare, top snare, both snares or no snares. The top snare is a little like the ‘upside down’ drum, but without the risk of damage. The main advantage is the snares are really sensitive, even with a very, very light touch 😎 oh… it has a really crazy shell bearing edge angle, too. About 80 degrees or something….

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Having this extra sensitivity sounds like a huge pro for your snare! I don‘t know why they had things like that back in the day and don‘t offer these options today. For example well working internal muffling systems are great and back in the day every snare was equipped with one. Today it has becoma more of a rare thing. There are definitely some ideas they could bring back to life in my opinion 😄

[@christophervincent3520]

The poor old kangaroo!

[@SAHBfan]

@@christophervincent3520 - I believe kangaroos were so massively overpopulated they were becoming a major menace and so there was an extensive program of culling them to control numbers. I think using the hides to make drum skins, among many other things, was seen as a great way to utilise the culled animals - and they make really excellent drum skins, having one of the toughest hides of any animal. Trouble is, after all those terrible bush fires of a few years ago, I'm not sure if kangaroo skins are still as abundant as they once were...? 😲

[@patdeniston3697]

Funny story, I was behind the kit and my little Maltese/Daschund wanted some attention so I sat him on my leg and he dropped his chew toy on my snare like it was supposed to be there. So I tried it and well I had to buy the dog a new chew toy but he didn't seem to mind.

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Sometimes it‘s situations like this that bring up the best ideas 😄😄

[@funkytomtom]

What is the drum g? Who sells it?!?

[@ArtOfDrumming]

You can get them at drumgees.com

[@keithmoon3190]

11. Trash can sound (St Anger snare)

[@ArtOfDrumming]

😄😄 nice one!

[@JayEdom]

ever think of putting ball bearings inside the drums themself or the hi hat closed might be a cool experement

[@2249-r3r]

5:02

[@mirkomarkovic3438]

"this thingy" is called ching ring ;)

[@gabrielsantos4590]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@ArtOfDrumming]

Thanks!

[@deadshot4245]

bong broke one day and we had an extra snare with a lightly busted head we turned it into a bong.

[@Azriel.D_drum19]

Indonesian subtitle plis

[@mitsokitsantas1277]

toilet paper it works just perfect

[@BeesWaxMinder]

"What a Drum is Made Of doesn't affect tone/sound" -DISCUSS!🫣

[@douglasjohnson7226]

Awesome 👏