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The snare drum is different to normal drums, as it has two skins. Under the bottom on are a series of chain-like-things. (Sorry for not being more specific). When you hit the top skin, the bottom one vibrates making the chains rattle. The snare is the "chain-like-thing" referenced above and it really isn't chain-like at all. A snare is several long, thin, metal strands with a very tight spiral pattern. They are stretched along the resonant head (bottom head) of the snare drum. The vibrations of the snare against the head produces the snare drum's signature sound. The snare can be tightened or loosened to change this sound from a sharp crack to a soft fizzle.
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∙ 11y agoThe snare drum distinctive sound is created by the snare wires, these are in contact with the bottom head of the drum so when the top head is struck it causes the snare wires to jump and snap back in a millisecond giving the "crack" of the snare as they say.
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Why is a snare drum called a SNARE?
It is called a snare drum because it has wires going across the center of the drum, underneath, when the drum is struck, it uses the metal wires to create a "sizzle" or "rattle" sound. This gives it the distinct sound that a snare drum has. And some people will just call a snare drum a snare for short.
What is unique about the sound of the tama snare drum?
The Tama Snare drum has many different features. Due to the high quality that goes into the production of this product, the drum has a full and resonant sound.
What are the strings at the bottom of the snare drum?
The strings at the bottom of the snare drum are actually called "Snares". The tightness of the snares determines the length of the "chh" sound you hear when the drum is hit.
What is a side snare for?
It is used as a seperate snare drum normally tuned at a higher pitch to give a different sound to your normal snare.
How did a snare get its name?
the snare got its nname from the snare drum and the sanre on it is the wire like metal things the create the sound when played.
Why is a snare drum called a SNARE?
It is called a snare drum because it has wires going across the center of the drum, underneath, when the drum is struck, it uses the metal wires to create a "sizzle" or "rattle" sound. This gives it the distinct sound that a snare drum has. And some people will just call a snare drum a snare for short.
What is the part of the drum kit which has metal underneath to change the sound?
The Snare drum.. The metal is the snare.
How does a snare drum sound?
By hitting it
What is unique about the sound of the tama snare drum?
The Tama Snare drum has many different features. Due to the high quality that goes into the production of this product, the drum has a full and resonant sound.
What does snare mean?
snare came from snare drum and the snare on it is the wire-like material that creates the sound.
What are the strings at the bottom of the snare drum?
The strings at the bottom of the snare drum are actually called "Snares". The tightness of the snares determines the length of the "chh" sound you hear when the drum is hit.
What is a side snare for?
It is used as a seperate snare drum normally tuned at a higher pitch to give a different sound to your normal snare.
How did a snare get its name?
the snare got its nname from the snare drum and the sanre on it is the wire like metal things the create the sound when played.
How does a snare work?
A snare drum works by having these small bead like things on the bottom and when you hit it with a drum stick it rattles and it gets the sound it does when you hear it
What instrument makes a rattling sound?
Percussions ... snare drum, perhaps.
Whats a Snare Drum's Sound Range?
The snare drum's sound range depends on the sticks you use (there are the standard wood, plastic, and even metal tipped ones) it also depends on the tension of the head. Changing these change the sound.
IS A SNARE DRUM IS A AEROPHONE?
No, because the sound isn't produced by air flowing across or through the drum.
