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Thứ Tư, 27 tháng 5, 2015

Caring For Custom Made Snare Drums

By Ericka Marsh


One requirement for a band to be able to practice, make songs and become professionals in their crafts is to have the necessary instruments. One basic instrument that you need are the drums. It is the foundation for the rhythm and the beat. And if you have dreams of making it as a professional drummer, it is necessary that you have your own kit so that you can practice when necessary and you will have something to use during performances.

Out of all of the types of drums in the kit, the snare is one with the most function. Because of the distinct sound that it has, you will be able to distinguish the sound easily. This is one of the guide drums being used for the beat. The more you practice, the more it will wear out. And there will surely come a time when you would need to replace it. There are different choices but it would be good to think about the benefits of custom made snare drums.

You have the choice to purchase standard or ready made ones. They are much cheaper. However, if you make use of the custom ones, you will have the chance to decide on the material. If you make use of high quality ones, you can easily obtain a drum with better sounds.

It is important to determine and known a good manufacturer to make sure that the custom made ones are really well made. The quality is important because this would determine the number of years that the instrument would last for. If you are going for custom, you have to be sure about the manufacturer, to ensure that you are making the right investment.

Despite the durability and the quality of the make, you still have to take steps to maintain it. This would guarantee longevity more. And it will help you to avoid purchasing a new set. As you know, these things can easily get expensive. If you are not careful, you might have to spend some more for the replacement. If the damage is already showing, you have to have it repaired immediately.

The place where you are storing it should also be inspected. Temperatures can affect the condition of instruments. Although the effects would not show at first, you still have to be cautious. The room temperature should be well controlled to keep it well protected from any of the outer elements.

The snare is mounted on a stand. You should not only care for the instruments but the stand as well. If the rubber wears off, it would be difficult for you to balance the drum on top. You have to replace the rubber immediately if you see that it is already wearing off.

You need to play close attention to the strainer. This is the one you adjust to have a different for the drums. This will make it easier for you to switch from one tone to another. And because you might need to adjust it often, you have to keep it well lubricated.

The wires are the reason why there is a distinct sound to snares. They are attached to the strainers to make so that they can be adjusted easily. If you can see that there is a broken or stretched wire, it has to be replaced immediately.




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