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The snare drum, also known as a side drum, is a tubular drum. It is made of wood or metal with skins and heads stretched over the upper and lower openings. It has a set of snares or strings stretched over the lower head. The lower drum head is called the resonance head or snare because it provides resonance against the upper drum head.

How Does Snare Drum Work?

When the upper head is struck with a stick or any other form of drummer, including brushes or ruts, there is a sudden increase in pressure inside the instrument which vibrates the snares against the lower head and produces a short, distinctive snap. like sound. This effect can also be disabled whenever it is not needed.

Originally, they were used as military instruments. They originated in Europe in the 15th century and 16th century where it appeared as a military instrument. Today, this combination of sound is still present in modern European folk music. They were commonly called tabor and were used in brass bands of the Swiss army. Today, these drums are commonly used in contemporary Western music.

These drums are available in many different sizes, which ultimately changes the sound produced by the drum. It is used in a pipe band, a unique musical ensemble consisting of pipers and drummers which comes with a second set of snares on the lower (internal) side of the upper head (batter). Some military side drums also have this feature.

Here Are Some Different Types:

1. Old Marching Snare or the Field Drum: This is the diagonally hung snare seen in war reenactments. The heads are made of animal skin, and a rope stretched back and forth between the eyelets held on each rim.

2. New Marching Snare: It is similar to any other type, but the difference is in the execution. They are known for their sharpness and intensity. They are usually mounted on the front of a person’s body like a table on a metal shoulder harness that descends along the chest. The stick used on these drums is also thicker and sturdier.

3. Metal snare drum: Metal snare drums are what you usually see in drums. They have a piercing and strong tone, which is suitable for pop music. The head is also made of synthetic or imitation animal skin like the other type of drum snare.