-[Drummer Teaching] How to choose a small drum
Each tambourine has its own unique sound and characteristics, which is why drummers need to choose all kinds of tambourines. In modern music, the small drum plays an important role in the overall feeling and emotion of music. Therefore, understanding the influence of the cavity material, weight, diameter and depth of each snare on its timbre, timbre, sound reflection and clarity can help us to correctly choose what kind of snare to use in music. First of all, the material and type of drum cavity have great influence on the sound of any drum. Wooden drum cavity (such as maple and birch) is often used because of its deep and gloomy sound and versatility. Metal drum cavity (commonly steel, aluminum, copper, bronze, brass) is brighter than wood drum cavity, and different materials have different sound characteristics. Other materials, including titanium alloy and carbon fiber, provide us with more choices. The next step is the impact of scale. The diameter of the drum cavity determines its pitch, and the depth of the drum cavity affects the clarity of the sound. The higher the drum sound, the shallower the drum cavity and the drier the sound. The thickness and weight of the drum cavity wall also have a certain influence on the timbre. A drum with a thick and heavy wall is brighter and has a higher pitch than a light and thin sound. Generally speaking, the higher the pitch, the brighter and denser the sound, and the snare drum will give people a louder and more powerful feeling, which is the first choice for high volume occasions. But that doesn't mean you have to choose a small drum with the brightest sound, the thickest drum cavity, the heaviest drum cavity, the smallest size and the highest tone. Snare drum Jr.' s energy and sound density are brought by the small and thin drum cavity design and high tension adjustment, but the extreme drum also has great limitations. In more cases, you may need a more comprehensive drum to meet your needs. In addition, don't forget that the factors that affect the sound and performance characteristics of snare drums include the adjustment of drum skin, the control of sound and the choice of abrasive belt.