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[@kevincox1702]

Been playing drums for 15 plus years and this is the best my snare has ever sounded thanks for the simple yet effective approach!!

[@boshi44]

Great video, despite the fart at 2:03. I like these lessons.

[@KennyomarGarcia]

hahahaha

[@generalgamer3933]

I saw that well heard it it was so helarious oh gosh thats was funny.

[@turonness13]

hahahahahaha i can't stop laughing.

[@brendancooke8364]

Lol he scratched the rim of the snare against the microphone but it sounds a lot like it

[@markrestauro1840]

hahahaha! LOL

[@Darrylizer1]

Well I learned exactly nothing from this video. Not because it's bad, but because this is exactly how I tune my snare. Keep up the good work.

[@Poromies90]

Darrylizer1 The Vote for the most useless KZbin comment has begun. Place your bets!

[@Darrylizer1]

Ville Manninen You got my vote.

[@beefaroni9038]

+Darrylizer1 XD

[@isekaibuff6544]

why watch if u already know how to tune

[@Darrylizer1]

Gabriel Paolo Rehawi And I would know the contents of the video from what Einstein? My tremendous psychic powers? Or my supernatural "hunch" ability? I was hoping to learn something new. Think before commenting please.

[@HR-bb2es]

TIP: when tapping the head to tune, place a fingertip on the center of the skind, just touching the head.. this will make it a LOT easier to hear the pitch of the head at the different lugs.. happy tuning

[@bigdog33bad]

GREAT idea

[@blackasthesky]

Doesnt it change the pitch?

[@ricksterdrummer2170]

Blackasthesky If you press it, yes. If you just touch it, you’ll mute the overtones and that’s it.

[@tylerwalker7084]

Hey for those of you who have trouble discerning between the top and bottom tones, I will place my drums on a carpet surface or place a pillow, sheet, comforter, etc. underneath the drum to muffle that particular head. This helped me immensely with isolating the particular head I'm tuning.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Well I'm 7 years late, but it also helps to get rid of other auditory distractions too if possible. Like I do all my drum stuff in the workshop area of my garage, so it really help if you turn off the AC, turn off the dehumidifier, close the window, close the garage door, don't listen to a podcast or a radio or anything. That when combined with what you said makes life so much easier. I have a barstool with a padded cushion that works perfectly for tuning drums. It really does help when you're doing some as tedious and annoying as tuning drums, make yourself as comfortable as possible in all other ways to make it not suck so bad lol.

[@James-ir7om]

"Everyone should have a different idea in there head of what they want there drums to sound like" this guy is a genius

[@DrumsAndMetal]

Suggestion: DON'T USE YOUR FIST. Your knuckles can easily dent the drum head. Use the palm of your hand.

[@jerocker]

DrumsAndMetal Exactly my first thought. NO FISTING DRUMS. 😆

[@cerberus8344]

it depends if your drum head is high quality u can use fist lol

[@TheHarrisal21]

I fist em.

[@HumanBeanbag]

THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID

[@enzodomergue]

@@HumanBeanbag beautiful

[@scarb5256]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m relatively new to drumming (less than 1 year) and I tried tuning my head just now but I couldn’t get it right. The key things I took from this is how to tell if each tension rod is about equal (thank you), that you can and should tune the bottom too (thank you), and that there’s no “correct” way to tune your drum (extra thank you). I kept getting frustrated because I couldn’t get my snare to match other’s in videos and such but with your method I actually found a sound that I really like. It’s like yours but a little bit different. It’s not how everyone else has it but I learned that that’s ok, so thanks!

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

You'll find on your journey too that each drum has its own character. What works on one snare might not work at all on another one. Just periodically detune your snare and try to get it back to where it was. If that means making a little cheat-sheet, do it. That's what I did. I have a couple snares, my main one that I gig with is a stainless steel DW 6.5inch deep and 14inches across. That drum sounds great if you go about a G or G# on the snare-side head (pretty high) and around a C# on the top head will get you REALLY close. I also have a birch Yamaha that is only 4inches deep, and that tuning doesn't work on that drum AT ALL. And no matter what you do, that birch drum is going to sound super dry and the steel one is going to have a bit of a bark to it.

[@PMTFILMS]

Getting my new Evan Black Heads today..... Thanks a lot for the tips on tuning snare drums!

[@carlosrodolfopena]

Hey man your drums always sound great. I do agree that DW makes such good drums that they're for the most part easy to tune. I would like, though, a little more info you could share about the relation between both heads and the wires. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@mitchellturner6844]

Your fantastic knowledge rubs off on me everytime man. You are a great drummer/tutor

[@andrewcotton5382]

Thanks man!! I'm going to replace the drum heads for the village church here in Cambodia. I'm a music missionary and your vids have helped me a lot :) God Bless you n your Fam!

[@mpcoleman]

I love Jared's positivity and playing. Thanks for the upload. One thing that helps me with snare tuning (or any 2 headed drum for that matter) is to dampen the head I'm not listening to/tuning. Like at 10:15. We're hearing both heads, not just the one being struck. Also, to eliminate excessive snare buzz, I carefully place and straighten my snares so that they are evenly tensioned across the head. I also cut my 20 strand wires down to like 16 or even 12 to make a really crispy sound. thx!

[@nathancarothers-noaafedera5654]

Awesome video. Been drumming forever, but never really paid much attention to tuning lol. I just play for fun with my friends, but now an old pal wants me to do some recording, so I gotta make my drums sound presentable for an audience and not just our drunken selves!

[@psychelevel]

Ty Jared, You've been a good principles teacher for me. And your tuning series was a really good approach to tuning. Especially the Bass drum technique. Tuning has been frustrating for me over the years but I think I am finnaly getting somewhere with it. Thanks for all the effort you put in, I've never had any 1 on 1 lessons so guys like you have been my teachers, Thanks again for your efforts ;).

[@chrisbelmore8198]

I had just bout a used drum set today and at 41 its about time.I love love lil tricks from pros or people that have them and are willing to share to help in making things easy I tune my snare and I it sounds good so thanks for the help.

[@vastvexproductions]

Thanks Jared! I just made a video of the result, and it sounds AMAZING.

[@MsUguoT]

2:03 What a "beautifull" sound of snare drum

[@snowman67rockculture]

i will admit, i'm a die hard remo pinstripe and powerstroke fan and i'll always use them, but these drums sound totally awesome! Jared you're doing a great job!

[@juanvasquez8222]

Thanks for your help, out of all the drummers I listen to you related to me the best.

[@URKillingme100]

You should tune your drums to compliment the music you are playing.

[@Feskprins]

Do NOT seat the head with your fist. Use your palm instead. It's not so bad if you're using a 2-ply snare head, but for almost any other head, you're gonna leave dents in it, so it's better to use your palm. :)

[@BrickzSenghorOfficial]

I was thinking the same

[@jordanemillwood4305]

Yes that true

[@GabrielXDrums]

Don’t press so hard then lol

[@jacobedwards4942]

Thanks for the video! I learnt a lot and I dig how you express that drum sound is relative to each person

[@jenilmehta7719]

Thankyou Jared this video helped me a lot I just love snares so I bought a snare but it dint sound simmiliar but after tuning the drum I loved the sound that it produces

[@atom16to]

If you're getting snare buzz it's usually because the toms are too similar to the snare in pitch. I try to tune my snare quite a bit higher than my highest tom to avoid getting tonnes of buzz. You can also try and play with the snare tension until it becomes lessened, but never crank it down, you may end up damaging the bearing edge of the drum. Buzz is inevitable due to proximity, you can minimize it but it never goes away. Don't worry about it too much, it'll get lost in the mix.

[@westt646]

I have a new drum set do you have any tips on tuneing I need to tune the whole set the brand percussion plus I need a lot of tips also a new drummer.

[@jakobkaae]

One thing is your drumming, another is your fashion sense... I fell in love with your t-shirt!!

[@seanvasquez7457]

Dude you helped me make my set that's not a real set sound like one!! THANK YOU DRUMEO!

[@katieyeaman3052]

Nice advice I will tune my snare Cuz mine I. Really loses and makes like a Eco sound that goes threw my other drums

[@alexd.3760]

I always thought Jared has been an odd person haha. He has some unbalanced characteristics that you don't see often and find new in some people. Aside, love the videos on tuning. Always had trouble understanding, thanks!

[@JugaJuga14]

I know entirely what you mean.. I think he's an alien..

[@Nenga117]

Alex Diaz well, he is a drummer!

[@Dynastyseolocal]

I think that’s what makes me always turn to Jared for drum lesson videos though. I’m weird, he’s weird, we love drumming and have a passion for the art. I’m so glad he’s the one that took major action early on with digital and it’s not some manipulative jerk. Thank you @drumeo

[@Nikolai130]

Yes, thank you! This definitely helps! I've never abused this drum kit, so I'll definitely check in with crush on it. Once again, Thank you!

[@jonny555ive]

Thank you very much, that was very informative and really easy to understand. I can always count on drumeo to be there for my questions. Thanks again brother. Take it easy

[@DanteCasarini]

DW drums + Evans drumheads = perfection.

[@KatelinNicole3]

I followed every step carfully and my snare still rings and makes an extremely unpleasant buzzing after sound. What else can I do to fix it?

[@tharunkumar182]

Rachel Gyurnek try muffling it

[@finnrb2532]

Rachel Gyurnek You're getting resonance from the snare, you can just muffle it with moongel or a drumclip.

[@thomaslormeau4378]

Just put a sheet of paper on it

[@sdvc49]

Rachel Gyurnek you could try either tightening the top head or loosening the bottom. It could also be bad snares. If you're going to get new ones, try the Puresound 20 strand snare wires. It could also be the heads. I use a Remo Coated Ambassador on the top, and an ambassador hazy snare side on the bottom

[@roxxiesalgado1796]

Rachel Gyurnek ur snare drum is probably way different then his . His snare is a high end snare

[@adampyle1331]

been playing for 10 years and that stick under the wires thing has just changed my life haha

[@bdfmartin9711]

Ive always had trouble tuning my drums!! Sinds ive focussed more on what i like to hear my drums have been sounds much better. After this video im getting more feeling with how to get the sound i want. Thx!!!

[@MrProMuffin]

I get my snare sounding good and then my toms sound like shit because of the snare buzz. :(

[@worldwidedog0451]

Re tune the toms

[@austinvisser6258]

Lower The Resonant Side of The Toms A Little Bit, Maybe A Half or Quarter Turn.

[@Krimsonking420]

do what Gavin Harrison does and tune your snare drum to a different pitch than your toms. try to get it between an 8inch tom and a 10 inch tom, or between a 10 and 12 inch tom. :)

[@thomhughes9054]

It's nothing to do with the toms, just detune your bottom head on the snare on the lugs by the snare wire controls

[@HellsDrummer45]

3:45 i'm scared to pass through it

[@fonsitosantoshernandez9125]

Thanks you for your time and sharing your talent with us.

[@ambroulard]

Hey, pretty good video- I've gotten very good at tuning after many years of doing it, there's one thing I would mention that wasn't mentioned---that is when I perceive a lug with a low note I tighten BOTH the opposite lug and the lug where the low note is- and sometimes I even tighten ONLY the opposite lug---- it took me years to realize (duh) that just tuning the lug tighter where the low note is perceived will NOT iron out the problem- I can tune a drum pretty fast now and it's due to that one simple realization-- OPPOSITE LUG!!

[@homerocampos7641]

2:02 FART?

[@blackasthesky]

Nope the rim hit the mic

[@benichthus4303]

Hahaha

[@lukefoulds9729]

"Now that i got my head..." "Grab my rim..." "Go as tight as I can go..." tututut, filth

[@mikeillgaming4224]

LMFAO

[@_kjdrums_]

Thank you so much Jared. My snare sounds so good because of you 🥁👍🏽😀

[@OnatOglakcioglu]

Cool t-shirt and a very useful video. Thanks Jared.

[@luciferscrotum]

My snare when it's turned loose still has quite a bit of shaky springs. Does anyone know how to fix this please?

[@kingsfate59]

Kelpo Gaming imma be cheap....tune your snare drum and then duct tape your snare wires to your bottom head will sound gr8

[@sdvc49]

Ultra Dabzzz 69 420 could you be more specific. The bottom head might need to be loosened

[@komradenikolai]

check the screws that hold the snare springs. make sure it's not the side with the lever. just pull down the lever, loosen the screws, and pull the springs a bit tighter. then tighten the screws and pull the lever up. that should fix it

[@jakeb93]

Release the snare wires then spin the thing holding them in

[@baileycarr6356]

How tight should the bottom head be?

[@CesaroSummDrummer66]

Thank you so much Jared, this video and your tom video helped me a lot. I use a drumdial, but I really wanted to learn how to tune my drums by ear so I can have experience and I looked at your tuning videos and it helped a lot. Thank you!

[@justinbuenviaje1610]

cant believe im just watching this now. I should've checked this vid long time ago, thanks for the guide on adjusting snare drum

[@tommychong3651]

Hahaha between 2:02-2:04 Jarod farted. Even the mic pic that up.

[@KillianDeaton]

You guys wanna know the real trick to this? Ditch the numbers, and use feel and your ears to make the sound you want

[@Ikillpeopleforfree]

I love Jared. He is always positive and I really never get tired of his stuff...even if he is Canadian. LOL. I mean North American with a Canadian accent, aye'. Thanks for all the free info freedrumlessons!

[@PlugMartian]

Nice! Quick and easy. Your drums sound great.

[@riigel]

HAHAHAHAHAHA1 I LAUGH SO HARD! XD

[@LukeCoulter]

I give up, I try this for ever maybe my drum is just wank.

[@boozalm3715]

Hahahaha I'm hearing you

[@WorldWidedog0]

What snare u have?

[@LukeCoulter]

shitty mapex one, came with the kit, but it's not a starter kit.

[@worldwidedog0451]

I would recommend getting the ludwig acrolite I own 2 (original, and a powder coated black galaxy finish) hey are worth around $400 each but they are worth it

[@InsomniakDrums]

Stick with mapex, get one one of their better snares, they have a bunch of styles, all of which are amazing quality and are varied enough to suit anyone's needs/wants. I personally don't have mapex, but I've played with a lot of their stuff and love it all.

[@Blairlogan1]

This video is 9 years old and I still watch it every time before I tune a snare 😂

[@icar558]

Same

[@gilventura6820]

Great tutoring!! Keep doing the Great job you're doing.

[@Marsupial1995]

Name of the song or jam in the fastcamera part please

[@blakewarrens3925]

Tommy Mora i want to know too. It's so fresh

[@Marsupial1995]

Fucking Drumeo, ask the question LOLOLOL

[@cornevanderwal163]

2:00 fart?

[@TheLAJohanson]

hahaha ;D

[@SeverinoSE]

Lofl

[@leeschmitz993]

O.o

[@johnnyrocks4103]

LMAO!!!

[@axelandersson981]

Nope. He hits the mic.

[@nerfgunsmaster24]

love the way your snare sounds! you guys make great tip videos

[@emilym3577]

Thanks so much this really helped me 😊 Along with your Toms vid too!!

[@richardlannon3855]

It's not a Fart It's a sound that the drumheads make

[@teslimlawal8577]

Richard Lannon haters look for the slightest thing

[@johnmontgomery6550]

dude totally farts at 2:03

[@alessandromatrone3134]

Congrats and thanks a lot, this helped me a lot, keep up the great work!

[@Telecaster70]

wow..tried it out and for the first time my snare drum sounds great...THANK YOU :-)

[@rkerc1]

Can someone tell me how to get a more single sound? Instead of a sustained 'boing', I want more of just a single noise. Any tips?

[@Rashiuable]

Yeah, I'm getting that 'boing' too. :(

[@Filipdrummer7]

Go to how to make your cheap drum set sound amazing....My drums sounded like shit after that video my drums sounds great :)

[@Rashiuable]

I taped some toilet paper to the snare and fixed it for me. Maybe it'll work for you too?

[@rkerc1]

I taped up the batter head a LOT and I also put tape on the Reso and that didn't work either.

[@Rashiuable]

Than I don't what to say brother. :( Maybe take it to the shop?

[@andrewcruz6550]

having real trouble with tuning mine

[@jmyroxz6177]

andrew cruz wow... I'm an kid you are an adult.., I'm surprised

[@andrewcruz6550]

hey asslick im 21. and I been playing for 5 yrs. still shut up

[@jmyroxz6177]

andrew cruz bro I'm just saying... chill out not being rude

[@snowskier4life]

Thanks for the tips, Jared! Completely turned around the sound of my snare!

[@jefftron1504]

Such a good vid...it's what I do at 58.Wish I knew this when I was 18.

[@BradenPitts]

6:04 Twerk Key XD

[@TSFLYER4]

Is there a way to make it so you don't hear the snare buzz when you hit the bass or a tom?

[@par4troy1]

turn off the snare wires :) sometimes Tightening the wires or making sure they are centered helps... Also your snare wires might have a bent wire, which would leave it touching the snare all the time (You can get some heavy wire cutters and remove the bent one for temp fix).. New Bottom head and snare wires will usually fix most issues,, and when you got it open,, tighten all the little screws slightly that are inside the drum.. sometimes the hardware will make additional sounds..

[@TSFLYER4]

Troy Clark So when the snares are on you will always get a snare buzz when hitting a tom or bass or am I just not reading it right?

[@MetaliBlack666]

There will always be some sort of snare buzz when hitting the toms or bass drum if they are on. Only way to stop it is to turn the snare wires off.

[@TSFLYER4]

Ramzy xSTi Why is it when I watch like DCI and WGI videos I don't hear it? Is it just the camera quality or is it the way they tune?

[@MetaliBlack666]

Hmm not sure tbh. Could be a mixture of both.

[@spacemonkey1463]

Very informative and well thought out and executed video, dude. Thanks.

[@BGallegos007]

Thank you very mich for this I finally tuned my snare for the first time and it sounds great thank you jared

[@carioturner8884]

I'm a drummer

[@thenewyorkpauls]

Cario Turner Whoa, me too!

[@jmyroxz6177]

Cario Turner Whoa, me too!

[@amayotato]

Cario Turner Whoa, not me too!

[@teslimlawal8577]

Cario Turner whoa me too

[@Sausagey2]

All of us are

[@jonathanmosher72]

I can't believe nobody notices he's completely tone deaf tightening this drum!

[@mikemanne8112]

very good video, very thorough, well done, the snare does sound good.

[@evilgrendal]

Hey Jared I wanted to tell you another idea. If you buy a TPMS torque wrench for Tire pressure monitors and get a allen tool head you can always match your torque. I work with a lot of wheels where torque matters so I just wanted to throw that your way. You are a great drummer I try to watch these videos often keep up the great work!

[@tjoln3y]

fart at 2:03

[@grant.m.ball0603]

No he actually farted

[@meytal_rockz6669]

clap hands clap hands. awesome solo after the tune!!

[@willellsworth]

THANK YOU ! my snare was dumb flat and this really helped me out !

[@ImTheDrummer115]

Hell yeah, Jimmy is was inspiration and always will be one of my favorites! foREVer!

[@TheTubeMeister]

I always used to use Evans battered head but lately I’ve been loving the Remo Controlled sound head.

[@Braddas017]

The snare sounds amzing (: one of the best snare sounds (: your and Cobus's sound the best

[@MrSuperdanny86]

Thanks mate that really helped me get the best sound out of my snare thanks :)

[@Zeromw3def]

Love your snare. Wish i could get mine to sound as good

[@jacklynlurcook711]

Thanks so much man the sound of my snare drum was amazing 😊

[@chrisfrate]

Thank you. I’ve learned so much from you. I appreciate your videos and your time. Been playing for 2 months. I love it. I’m working on my doubles now. Trying to get each arm sounding like one.

[@yaretzycarrera9623]

I needed this! 😭😬

[@cjrs96]

thanks Jared! your video helpad me a lot!

[@JakeDrummerGibson]

thats a brilliant snare sound i am defenitely going to try that

[@Minister39]

i love the sound of your snare and i will defiantly do this to my snare drum

[@mattflores407]

Very practical - no fuss no muss - great video lesson

[@Master-vv4gn]

This was really helpful. Thank you.

[@nathanhenry3630]

Great video man! I tuned the hell outta my snare bc of this. Sounds exactly like yours now and that's the sound I wanted. Do you have any vids on tuning a 10" tom bc I cannot for the life of me get a great sound out of mine! Please help! and great job!!!

[@TheFirmestTofu]

I needed this vid dude thank you :)

[@Minister39]

Love the sound

[@josephbunone6126]

Sounds really snappy, and yet the snare has it’s great crispy snare sound.I like a more crack dull sound the way Bill Brufords snare sounds like in his Crimson recordings.

[@deajae1974]

Great video, most helpful. Thanks. My kit sounds sweet now.

[@deajae1974]

I have just fitted a copper wire by Pearl. it was £20 but really made a big change to the sound of my Mapex Meridian snare.

[@NicCounty]

Thank u, I'm still learning drums and hope Your lessons can help me on the website

[@lawrencerummel7258]

thanks for all the help, you rock!