Orchestra Snare Drum Comparison Part 1 Plastic Heads Vs. Calf Heads
rickdior
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Here is a video comparing several types of orchestral snare drums. The video demonstrates how shell construction, size, muffling, stick weight and head choice affect the sound of the drum. There is also a discussion about calf heads vs. plastic heads.
20 Comments
@UPdan 5 years ago
I fell in love with a 1960’s Ludwig orchestra snare drum and have never recovered from the experience.
@robertreedy414 2 years ago (edited)
Saved up forever😂 to purchase Hinger TouchTome Tymp mallets as a high schooler. So special to study with a legend
@quinn9598 5 years ago
Ah! It's great to learn from someone who's so openly excited by their instruments. I was only planning to dip in to understand the actual "snare" system of these drums but this is veyr interesting stuff - thanks.
@atomic432 2 years ago
Enjoyed your playing. I played drums as a teenager and now at 83 I play classical guitar.
@jess11314 1 year ago
Hi Rick. I’ve been getting through a good portion of your videos, and have to say that all of them have been so helpful, both for me as a teacher and a player.
Thanks for explaining so thoroughly!!
Absolutely love the clean tones of the calf head and the moon gel alternatives too!! I saw the binder clip contraption in another video and was wondering what that was… great idea.
Thanks for explaining so thoroughly!!
Absolutely love the clean tones of the calf head and the moon gel alternatives too!! I saw the binder clip contraption in another video and was wondering what that was… great idea.
@krzysztoff386 6 years ago
Awesome!!! This film has opened my ears to all the nuances associated with a snare drum.
@dannyallendrums 4 years ago
wow, was looking into orchestral snares and stumbled upon this and was really thankful to find this video
@mereljacobs1579 4 years ago
Hi Rick, really enjoy all your videos! I’m looking into buying an orchestral snare and I’ve stumbled upon Aural drums, a brand from Austria. Now they have amazing looking drums made from all sorts of wood and they also have the option of drums with wooden hoops. Have you ever played with wooden hoops in an orchestral setting? Is it any good? And maybe the most important question, how do you muffle a drum with wooden hoops and calfhead? I hope to hear from you and again, amazing videos! Very educational.
@rhythmndrums 2 years ago
Great overview of orchestral snare drums and a great collection, thank you so much. Maybe you didn't know, Schagerl Drums is not a German brand, they are made in Austria. Probably not a huge difference ;)
Orchestra Snare Drum Comparison Part 1 Plastic Heads Vs. Calf Heads
rickdior
23,830 views
Here is a video comparing several types of orchestral snare drums. The video demonstrates how shell construction, size, muffling, stick weight and head choice affect the sound of the drum. There is also a discussion about calf heads vs. plastic heads.