Snare Technique

Question 1

Student is playing a roll that is very uneven. What are the most likely causes?

Answer 1

Student has more tension in one hand than the other

Question 2

What are 4 true statements about the full stroke for snare drum?

Answer 2

Stroke should be consistent no matter which hand
Stroke is straight up and down
Fingers and wrist should be relaxed
Height of the stroke may be adjusted

Question 3

What are 5 possible causes of a very uneven drum roll?

Answer 3

Pressure on sticks is different in each hand
Fulcrum of each stick is at a different place
Sticks are not hitting in the same spot on the drum head
One stick is being raised higher that the other
Dominant hand is overshadowing the other hand