Snare Drums

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The snare drum's crisp, snappy voice cuts through any mix, keeping the groove moving, adding accents, and interacting with the soloists. This drum's distinctive sound comes from the metal wires, or snares, that are held in place against the thin bottom head of the drum with a device called a strainer that's mounted on the shell. The snares can be released for a high tom or timbale-like sound. Snare drums are traditionally made of either metal or wood. Metal snare drums, made of steel, brass, aluminum, and other alloys, offer an exceptionally bright, cutting tone. Many drummers prefer the warmer, mellower sound that a wood snare offers. Snare drums are generally 14" in diameter and range in depth from 3-1/2" to 8". That said, today there are a huge number of specialty snare drum sizes and materials available. Many drummers buy additional snare drums to use in special situations. Piccolo, soprano, and sopranino snare drums are specialty snares that are progressively smaller-sized and higher-pitched than a standard snare drum. [fullscreen_image]//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/1001/files/collectionsnares.jpg?3940642836060198829[/fullscreen_image][fullscreen_mobile_image]//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0668/1001/files/collectionsnares2.jpg?3940642836060198829[/fullscreen_mobile_image]