Tuning the Snare Drum

[@ZackGrooves]

You guys (and 3.8% girls) r amazing

[@sagefloop]

no u

[@camillemaquillage]

[@roodyballer3964]

❤ ur vids

[@LfrancisDrums]

@@maolruanaidhh9153 bro what the hell!😂😳

[@LfrancisDrums]

Love you Zach!😎😄

[@mariodangeladrums7130]

"I don't do the star pattern because I don't have the concentration to remember where I left off" I have never related to anything as hard as I relate to this.

[@erikmcconnon2155]

It doesn't matter what kind of memory tool I try to use to remember where I'm at in the star pattern. I get somewhere around lug 5, some random thought hits me for like one nanosecond and I forget which direction I was going

[@lucasdippold1322]

I want to like this twise

[@mariodangeladrums7130]

@@lucasdippold1322 i want to like YOU twice

[@chrisheather3391]

Yes Mario

[@mariodangeladrums7130]

@@chrisheather3391 hi Chris love you lots

[@lostdumpling862]

A thicc man using a thicc drum key to tune a thicc snare

[@saky29]

So basically...Thiccception XD

[@NIGHTWHEEL...]

I've got the same key, it's so sick

[@dtn8630]

@@saky29 😂

[@saky29]

@@dtn8630 X'D

[@austinchu479]

With them THICC snare wires

[@isaacadams5524]

I like you’re snare like a lot, but you’re Toms are like the most heavenly thing I’ve ever heard, so you should do a Tom tuning video too.

[@fracklo]

up!

[@Gart_The_Fart]

yeh

[@M4tth3wC]

YESS PLEASEE

[@begintheend3753]

Yes

[@Matt9311]

for real dude

[@biggiepuffs5368]

"Finger tightening, is when you tighten it with your fingers"

[@ZackGrooves]

FACTS

[@footsoljier6468]

Bro I had no idea

[@devinbrewer8956]

That's where you're wrong. It's actually, by definition, arthritis.

[@amos5583]

Weak fingers*

[@funnygirlriley]

hmm yes, the floor here is made out of floor.

[@chrilborn4138]

The most entertaining video on how to tune a snare ever made....legend

[@bradynehls1495]

4:23 "alright close enough, whatever" Everytime

[@RiloPerro]

😂😂true

[@benglenn8901]

The only way to do things

[@patar2112]

I used to have my wife’s boyfriend tune my snare but now I CAN DO IT MYSELF. Thanks bro. 💪🏽

[@tacocino2810]

"wife's boyfriend" 😂

[@KaleKellerSalad]

xD

[@cheeseman6169]

i read back hoping i misread but nop

[@goodgamist5113]

this is so sad

[@WORSHIP4EVER]

Wthhh, wife’s boyfriend

[@iamthe_m]

"alright, whatever" is the energy you want for tuning your snare

[@alyssakoala5543]

I don’t even do drums but this is so satisfying to watch....

[@omarcapaso7156]

@@ericolens3 I wish I could play I got a small place 😔

[@67downXXninellusK]

Same here man, I'm gonna buy a practice pad by the end of the week for sure

[@Aladinaso]

Maybe is time to start play drums

[@Xerlocke]

“Do drums”

[@angelonatili5595]

@@omarcapaso7156 look into elecrtic kits theyre not as good but theyre usually cheaper and u can use a headset

[@bryanbrophy802]

That knobby thingy next to the snare on/off lever is actually technically called the poop sock stankometer just so you know brother

[@PeterGriffin-kb2hf]

Underrated comment

[@eilrahc3235]

HAHAHAHGA UNDERRATED COMMENT

[@tantoelauwjeweet]

The Stankface-o-matic

[@Zaacdrums]

Lmaoooo

[@layz_gaming_4275]

nO ItS NoT, ITs CaLLeD A ThROw oFf.

[@NoThumb]

The knob is the "snare strainer adjustment screw" but that's way too long of a name. Knob makes more sense.

[@BB.156]

Yamaha is the only company I've ever heard call it anything.

[@iMacJames]

It is also called the throw-off knob

[@GergC]

the S.S.A.S

[@joshuaestrada6042]

Bruh seriously this is the second time I found you. Its a small platform afrerall

[@Zyborggian]

Did you get the kiss

[@PridesPlight]

My snare sounds like I'm just swinging at the air because I don't have a drum set. Wait...

[@ZackGrooves]

We all been there man :’)

[@Jolgeable]

Same here. Mine is made of dreeaammss...

[@biggiecheese5283]

@@ZackGrooves I love the hard breathing on the mic :D

[@ferz_ormeno]

I'm not the only one who play the drums without drums?! 😱 I just have the drumsticks ☹️

[@PridesPlight]

@@ferz_ormeno I have multiple pairs of drumsticks that I've gotten from various Hard Rocks around America. None of which have ever touched an actual drum set. There was that electric kit I had before college... I'll just stick to looking like a crazy person for now.

[@aidanbubs1184]

Bold of you to assume that my wallet is heavy enough not to bounce off the snare

[@trustnugget280]

@@ericolens3 Yoyoyoyo, why so wholesome my dude?

[@NINT3ND0master]

#ridgewallet

[@x8nis]

Lmfao

[@davidcudlip6587]

Bet the moths get one hell of a ride.

[@georgefulton8152]

Zack. You are a very clear communicator. So many tutorials on this, like a 25 minutes tutorial on “how to tune your snare in 3 minutes” - 25 minutes! Or a 2 minutes video tells you almost nothing. But you are concise, you always get to the point directly in a down to earth way. And the sound from your kit, your groove and chops are exceptional. Great job!

[@simonkuhn1]

Zack: "Now we have this sound..." Ads: *LETS PLAY RAID SHADOWLEGENDS*

[@dustt314]

4:16 C H O P S

[@chadmando831]

Lol

[@noaheslinger1867]

just played this random video cause i was bored. going through a lot right now but you were able to just take my mind off and just make me laugh. been watching you for a while and really appreciate everything you do. alway keeping a smile on my face. never stop what you’re doing!

[@ManasRK]

Who would've thought a snare drum tuning video would be so fun to watch

[@danielarmijo3817]

“If you aren’t new here, and you haven’t like the vid-“ *me panicking to like it before he says it*

[@idrumlikecrazy9802]

We love you man. You’re about to break 100k subs! So sick. Your videos enhance quality of life for us.

[@NateJM91]

This is hands down the best snare drum tuning video that exists. So many people are strict with following a specific process in tuning like if you don't do it correctly then you're fucked. This video is more like I do it this because I like it and you explain things as it is. Keep it up dude!

[@ColdSteel-dz3pf]

Zack, I just wanna thank you for creating this channel. I dig your humor and skill as a drummer. I’m a grown ass 36yr old man and was a self taught guitar and bass player and Dj / Beat maker. And even since I was a teenager I always wanted to okay the drums. Unfortunately we couldn’t afford them and at the time Mom Dukes wasn’t having that noise lol. Now I have 3 kids of my own who are finding themselves through music as I once did and my son is wanting to learn to play drums and has taking a liking to his big brothers trumpet! I’m stoked about it and now see a huge opportunity to fulfill my dream of learning drums and also learning with my son. Watching your videos has helped me see the enjoyment and priceless chance to bond on another level with my kids. Thanks Zack, keep them coming bro! I grew up in Detroit and idolized Dilla and Black Milk and SV. I finally realized the love of music is what drove them to be as great as they are. Big respect young man! ... that emo bit had me dead. One love

[@KaleKellerSalad]

You finally got your band!

[@yowat12]

Zack is the best/funny youtuber man should have million subs good vid

[@yowat12]

@@ericolens3 i guess yea

[@Professor-vw7wu]

I love your C O N T E N T ! Your energy is just something else man, and I love it. Is in between being relatable to drummers and also being your goofy self. Keep it up bro

[@benkornak]

Thanks for this video! It reminded me to tune my snares and your “top for feel and bottom for tone” idea really helped me out!

[@jackpiggott6594]

that's a pretty phat snare wire dawg, loving the content edit: lets not overlook the fact that for a really gud snare sound you need gud heads and a good quality shell

[@zaknorval7772]

Gud quality shell*

[@killerferretman]

The shell doesn’t actually matter that much, assuming the shell has snare beds. The sound is mainly just the heads and snares.

[@jhan_drums]

That kinda wire works rly well for a fat sound 🤙

[@thevegancommunist1910]

I've been here since 2k subs and really loved your stuff during quarantine and it took my mind of all the bad stuff going on in the world. I thought you were really underrated and it's so good to finally see you at 100k. Good job man keep it up.

[@tantoelauwjeweet]

Thats a pretty interesting take on tuning your snare. Love your approach; I totally agree on your top/bottom head philosophy and despite of getting to a similar tune, I get to it in a different way.. I’m more punk/rock oriented and am always flipping the top head tuning to be either tight for a nice response (on fast stuff) or very loose for booming sound like Bonham’s

[@aronduchniak1909]

This is the best tuning the snare tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you so much for this.

[@BB.156]

It's called the snare adjustment screw to Yamaha. And I've never seen anyone else call it something. I like to just call that the strainer and the whole thing the throw-off. Can I have my kiss?

[@flaxxi3]

I think he said he'd give you a kiss, not kids

[@leemurray9330]

2:55 is the exact, precise, identical way I feel about sickass snare tones. Euurgggheerghh by body is ready for the glorious atonal thwunk

[@JstPlyn314]

The hit test at 4:05 was hilarious 😂 when you sped it up Idk if you were intentionally going for a marching type cadence, but that you definitely became a Jedi master P.S. I wanna call out that you have 99.9k subs before you hit 100k congratulations bro can’t hug you in real life but I’ll just hug my phone instead 🤟🏽

[@smo4257]

Glad i have witnessed the growth of such channel of a youtuber jus being himself no clickbaits or gimmicks

[@Luigi64]

Awesome, I've been looking for a tutorial and this is the exact sound I'm looking for too!

One of the best drummers and also good at perceptions!

[@paulmarkey]

This dude has ms dying 🤣🤣🤣 I'm a guitarist and this man got me hooked on drum videos

[@chrisaguirre6950]

I swear I love this channel, most underrated drum channel on KZbin

[@ehsbe1056]

Step 1: have a DW snare drum Step 2: be ZackGrooves Step 3: profit

[@isikegemen]

Which model is using a snare drum?

[@tomspengler7776]

this has to be the funniest snare tuning video I have ever watched! thx dude!

[@leorobles5270]

Do another "Drumming to MY SUBSCRIBERS' Music" It was amazing!

[@caelanharamis5660]

I watched this purely for the content. I've been playing 7 years on an electric kit (although whenever I get the chance to use an acoustic I do). Congrats on 100k subs too!

[@nickday6551]

Thanks for this. My snare sounds like it is full of mashed potatoes rn

[@shanep6663]

This is the first snare drum tuning video that I've watched that has actually helped me. Thanks.

[@The_asdfghjkl]

I need one for every other drum ever known to man now.

[@Verander2.0]

I've watched 100 videos of like Dumeo and what not, so far this is the only video that truly made my snare sound good

[@PIXLL316]

Damn, posted 19 seconds ago... never been this early...

[@biggiecheese5283]

Your not early your just on time...........

[@miksinful]

I really liked that you went through so much details including the knob adjustment in order to find the perfect tune for you. Dude you are a meme lord and also a great musician! I'm glad that i found your channel! Keep it up! C h o p s👌

[@EtiKai13]

“So we back in the mine, got our pickaxe swinging from 2:05”

[@luminouscali]

I don't play drums but I watch his channel for his positive energy! He's having fun making music.

[@mateo-qc8zb]

yo theres no way this was uploaded 20 seconds ago

[@jpzsounds1677]

Thank you SOOOO much for this video I swear I'm subbed for LIFE

[@pxlspace8253]

I should go to bed. its late here in germany xD

[@-themercyseat]

Crazy 😆 I just ate dinner 5:44 in California. Cheers and peace to all

[@derpboi3155]

It’s like 4 there

[@jakobfranke442]

Was geht ab?! Deutsche drummer unite!

[@mountainmikeoutdoors]

I can't get enough of your snare tone. I don't stank face when I play, and your snare tone makes me stank face

[@aoshot]

Next video: how the hell do you get that sound with just one microphone

[@vellalavellaofficial]

He went right into it, a god amongst men, way to do that shit right king

[@nategalang22]

“I like it ridiculously tight” Damn bruh

[@rrparker12]

A deep DW shell and the biggest damn wire you can find. A man after my own heart. You rule, man. Keep up the good work.

[@richardrussellabalos9586]

Actually the "Snare adjuster" is called a snare strainer adjustment screw. Where's my kiss Zack??? ;)

[@motorcityemt5903]

The snare tuning video I’ve been looking for my whole life. You da man

[@ZackGrooves]

Happy to hear that :)

[@owenorr532]

Star pattern? Pfft try the “Zack Squiggle”

[@i.johnsison9906]

You missed your chance to call it the "zig zack"

[@longman9787]

Or the ball zack

[@owenorr532]

@@i.johnsison9906 too corny

[@henryschulzki9947]

You're ridiculously groovy. Super tight drumming (and tuning)

[@marcelojara4979]

"I like it very tight" - The Zack

[@KWChess]

10:30 "ok, this is a snare drum tuning video." I'm so glad you kept that in.

[@danthemanmillan]

Pro tip: Tune the snare side tighter for less ring. As contradictory as that sounds, when the the snare side skin is loose it vibrates more and thus creates more ring.

[@davidcudlip6587]

I tighten it till it tears and then on the next head, I don't tighten it quite as much.

[@jas_bataille]

That don't really make sense, with all due respect. If you tune the bottom it higher you will get more harmonics in the "ring" area of the frequency spectrum, which is... higher? I'd say you're right for buzz, a lot more buzz when it's loose fo sure, but ring?

[@sevenup3703]

i will not personally use your snare sound bc it doesn't match with what i play but i definitely love it cause it's yours and u know how to play with and that's the most important, it's like finger technique, foot technique or whatever, everything is good if u feel confortable with it, really nice video bro

[@joelmccoy1989]

Zack's gf, mom, or roommate (idk what your life situation is) opens the pantry to find it empty...."ugh, Zack must be practicing again."

[@bluebathrobe7638]

Almost 100k. Great job man. I love the content and keep up the grind good sir.

[@andrewmachleid2734]

i would pay money to have this guy just jam for an hour

[@olikemp3543]

pretty sure that’s called a gig

[@andrewmachleid2734]

I meant like something like a live stream Not like gall.p or 8 bit drummer But like what he did in this video

[@andrewmachleid2734]

I meant lsomething like a live stream Not like gall.p or 8 bit drummer But like what he did in this video near 9:17

[@rhettmiller2376]

I went to like the post and it was already liked. These videos are too good the algorithm is going to bless you brother 🤝

[@UnculturedRobots]

Do you recommend buying a whole kit or buying Each drum separately?

[@samuelthorn408]

I know you're not asking me, but look up the used market in your area. Looking for separate pieces can be a hassle, but can (note the word "can", it depends on seller/area/market) save you some cash if you're short and if you know what you're looking for. A complete drum set is good because you're guaranteed everything fits together hardware-wise, and your setup process will be more standard. It depends on what you want more, simplicity or a completely custom kit

[@UnculturedRobots]

@@samuelthorn408 I’m so tempted to buy a whole set for 400 but someone told me to try getting Lessons first and try a rehearsal studio before buying, I think ima keep ease with it as I live just across the street from guitar center. Thanks man I downloaded OfferUp but most bass drums are worth a whole set but I think your right man.

[@samuelthorn408]

@@UnculturedRobots getting lessons before getting a set is bs, definitely choose a kit first. Check Facebook Marketplace and craigslist and all that jazz too. Definitely make sure you have a good practice space (rehearsal studio, basement type deal). If you live in an apartment, check out electronic drums, and if you live in a house, check practice time with potentially pissed neighbors.

[@javierm7337]

Lol “ I don’t have the concentration skills to remember where I left off to make a star” lmfaooo I love your vids you’re super funny and your jump cuts are hilarious lol. I really love listening to you and your brother jam y’all make some really beautiful music and if y’all where to make and album or a series dedicated to just y’all jamming I’d definitely give it a listen or watch that series nonstop. I always watch and rewatch all your videos cuz I love your content and your approach to drumming and music in general 🎵🎹 Keep it up !!! 🥁❤️

[@hudssntao]

I have a THICC drum key 😂😂 edit: Oh shoot it is actually thicc no joke

[@ashtonfitzgerald1445]

@@ericolens3 no shit

[@ashtonfitzgerald1445]

@@ericolens3 thanks genius

[@Dropkickewok]

Glad to see this channel blowing up. I'm not even a drummer, i just dig your vids

[@gavindrums565]

me when the top head is detuned: oh hey, that's cool. *zack proceeds to punch the drum head* me: *with a disgusted scream* NOOOOOOOO!!!

[@muhdfaiz7637]

I’m not a drummer but i really love high tuning tight snare sounds like yours…it’s like the sound is full and round…and really suit most genres or all genres…

[@hegyesmaugli]

it's called the "flong", or "flongie-long" as his friends call him

[@danielangel3685]

I never thought a drum tuning video could be so entertaining, great work!

[@jacksonbrooks4347]

That’s a big as jar of peanut butter. Edit: that’s an even bigger ass jar of powder peanut butter

[@simonharwar8083]

Love this video . i've been obsessed with most types of percussion all my life . i'm always tapping something and always have . listening to music, and fantasizing about playing on stage, i'm always the drummer . and even though i used to hang with bands, when i was in one playing guitar, in my younger days, i've never even sat down at the drums . life is weird you know..

[@christianpeters6579]

2:39 I'm sorry, jazz and what now?

[@dorcusmoji6740]

funk

[@nigelgrim]

Your the best drummer I heard/seen on KZbin all year!

[@john-pn9kq]

Can u make tutorial of how to tune yourself to get a gf?

[@senorduck384]

This video is so well done that I could give my snare to my wife (Who is not a drummer... I know she has some growing up to do) and have her watch your video. To then get a perfectly toned and juicy snare drum.

[@Slayer14731]

I remember when my ex told me to grow up. To be fair, I didn’t like her video.

[@cashramsay5828]

Congrats on 100K my guy. Loving the content. You've helped me grow up.

[@NLT1734]

*Me who owns an electric drum set:* Is this some sort of peasent joke I don't understand

[@ceilingphan8575]

*meanwhile me* : bro I wish I had this kind of control on electric.

[@IzthatafaC]

Really good demonstration. There's a ton of guys who would benefit from this video. In my Facebook group we get constant posts about tuning, a lot of drummers really struggle getting the sound they want.

[@sethshulman7832]

as a pianist who has found gigs as a drummer I def needed this. thanks man!

[@Kutomaru1]

Dude I get so excited when you drop a new video lol. Best drum channel on KZbin. Love you maneeeeee *chops*

[@calebrivera7575]

Why is this dude hilarious for no reason? 😂 lol love you bro. Keep it up with the great content 💪🏼

[@eliznaomistuart]

Zack, I really enjoyed your 30-day Drumeo class. This is a fantastic video, very very helpful. Thank you!

[@flawlessyt_7080]

I am one of those who love your snare sound, it's so TIGHT

[@TheTunecreator]

LOVE YA KID !.That was highly entertaining and you killing it on the skins

[@griffinsalerno]

I fricking love how he got straight into the tutorial with no bullshit. I appreciate that in KZbinrs.

[@JosephQaqish]

I’m always coming back to this video whenever I tune my snare

[@overduemedia7508]

After dat glass on the snare,I just have to give u a like...everybody on youtube be talking about drums like its a science...its an ART,that makes the experience and sound unique however u want do it !!

[@XxImaFunGuyxX]

These euphemisms of liking your snare really tight got me messed up hahahahaha love your content, man!

[@MrStruzer1]

A snare drum tuning video that's also entertaining! Thanks Zack! You da man bro!

[@arnonschor808]

I came up with a trick that is my favourite- take the used snare head, cut an outer ring about 1 inch wide, and put it on your current snare. It gives the snare a great thick, sound, and it doesn't affect your fill. Anyway, great video!