The snare drum is huge! Not that it’s ever been unimportant in the grand drumming scheme of things, but the rise of several forms of dance music has seen more attention focused on the snare than at ...

Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please) It's easier than you think ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Though a snare is familiar to every drummer behind the ...

Saxophobia: Celebrating the Sax Craze of the 1920s Chad Smith (alto and C-melody saxophones), Sinfonia of London/John Wilson ...

It's no surprise that many drummers own more than one snare drum. It's the key, central hub of any kit, the drum that's played and heard most frequently, and the one that can most define your sound.

The snare drum, an iconic pillar of contemporary rhythm sections, marries simple geometry with intricate construction to deliver a sound that cuts through any musical texture. At its core, the ...

Metallica‘s Lars Ulrich has defended the much-maligned sound of his snare drum on the band’s 2003 album ‘St Anger’. Fans and drummers have consistently criticised the thin, snapping sound of the drum ...

DW Drums has produced a new snare drum that is adorned with a silhouette of Dave Grohl. The design, made for the drum manufacturer’s ICON series, pays homage to the legendary Nirvana sticksman and ...

DRUMS WEEK 2025: One of the greatest things about getting your first drum beats and fills down is being able to play with other musicians, or even simply jamming with recordings of your favourite ...

Whether you’re a beginner drummer, a marching band student on a budget or a home studio owner, chances are you’ll want your drums to be durable and affordable but also sound great. The snare drum in ...