Drum Tuning Series Pt. 2 SNARE

This is part 2 of a 4 part drum tuning series Bob filmed for Evans Drumheads. It covers Bass drum, Snare and Toms. Bob demonstrates his signature techniques in an effort to help drummers develop their own sound.

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[bobgatzen]

Pitching the reso to an "A" provides good starting point for both batter and snare-wire response. Initially, pitching both heads to an "A" , than raising the pitch of the snare batter will offer many different sound qualities to consider. It's important that you understand that SOUND IS SUBJECTIVE... if it sounds good to YOU... it's a good sound.

[bobgatzen]

I suggest trying the Evans combo....Powercenter-RD with the hazy 300 reso head. This combo offers a wide range of tunings and very good durability. It's a classic combination.

[dreamtheaterpantera]

genious you sir are Master :) love your vids

[bobgatzen]

@dreamtheaterpantera Don't know about "master" maybe "helper" just trying to keep drummers drumming!

[bobgatzen]

@dreamtheaterpantera Forgot to SAY...THANK YOU d!

[sunnylee84]

thanks for vid, Bob! it gave a different direction and picture. for some reason I've been using tuning for such a long time where I tuned snare side head pretty light and tighten batter head the regular way. what do you think about this? i know it sounds crazy but it gives me lot more "snares" for some reason. anyway, what would you recommend?

[bobgatzen]

@sunnylee84 The "A" pitch is a middle road for the snare-reso head. Generally, tuning below the "A" pitch will suggest less definition in overall snare sound. On the other hand, tension above will encourage snare buzz. Bottom line... SOUND & FEEL is subjective. I suggest you tune it to the "A" and experiment with a wide variety of pitches from the batter. All that matters is..."If it sounds good to YOU... it's a good sound".

[voodoovibes007]

Well, I'd never answer Bob back, but to me it sounds like the C Sharp is not higher than the A. It's lower than the A. But this is also quiet Ok, because to me a snare sounds better when the batter is lower than the reso. Just like the toms.

[sunnylee84]

@bobgatzen thanks, Bob! another question :). I'm using clear single ply drum head with power dot on my piccolo snare. what would you recommend for the "fat high" sound for a rimshot player with rock drumming approach? i been using coated 2-plies drum heads but it keeps de-tuning in the middle of the song. prob because the drum itself is "low" so air keeps hitting the top head very hard. the clear drumhead gives me more good tuning and rimshot "crack" but it doesn't sound too "fat"

[bobgatzen]

@pvsteodoro That's great news on this cold rainy day...BIG thanks back P!