Snare Drum Dynamics & Sticking

All about setting up concert snare drum dynamics and sticking. Playing zones for different volume levels; simple and compound time sticking (hand) patterns. — GEAR USED — 14 by 6.5 inch Pearl Symphonic Maple Snare Drum Pearl Concert Snare Stand (S710) Remo Diplomat Coated Batter Head Remo Ambassador Snare Side Head Vic Firth American Classic 2B sticks RTOM Moongel (clear) — CONTENTS — 00:00 - Dynamic Placement on the Head 02:41 - Dynamic Zone Mechanics 03:36 - Consistency is Crucial 04:02 - Smart Stickings = More Consistency 04:30 - Simple Time Stickings 04:58 - Hand Repetition 05:45 - Dynamic Contrast 06:22 - Sing and Air Play 06:46 - Play on a Small Area 07:09 - Passage Demonstration 07:21 - Floating the Sticks 07:58 - Compound Time Sticking 08:16 - Hand Repetition 08:31 - Dynamic Contrast 08:45 - Sing and Air Play 09:00 - Study Your Sticking 09:15 - Passage Demonstration 09:36 - Fast Tempo Sticking ◊◊◊ Background Music Credit: "Cuban Sandwich" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/