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How to Play the Snare Drum : Marching Band Drum Basics and Exercises
The snare drum is an essential percussive component in any marching band. The sharp snap produced by the reverberating snares stretched across the bottom skin, or head, is what gives the drum its unique sound. The snare drum has been used in military bands in Europe since the 15th and 16th century, and today it can be heard in virtually every genre of western music. Whether you want to learn how to play snare for your school band s high-stepping competition, to march in a local parade, or just for fun, these free video music lessons are a great place to get started.
In this series of free video clips expert percussion instructor John Antonelli demonstrates how to play the snare drum for a marching band. You ll learn tips on finding the correct posture, how to properly hold the drumsticks, and variety of strokes and basic drumming techniques. John also helps you fine-tune your playing with exercises to help you control accents and start tapping like a drum-line veteran.
Credit: http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/marching-snare-drum.htm
In this series of free video clips expert percussion instructor John Antonelli demonstrates how to play the snare drum for a marching band. You ll learn tips on finding the correct posture, how to properly hold the drumsticks, and variety of strokes and basic drumming techniques. John also helps you fine-tune your playing with exercises to help you control accents and start tapping like a drum-line veteran.
Credit: http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/marching-snare-drum.htm