hey guys, im a kit player and im becoming really interested in snare drumming after watching some movies on it, and i was just wondering if anyone had any tips or advice to help me with snare, coz i dont really no were to begin. thnx.

Begin with and perfect the basics, i.e paradiddles, flams, rolls, etc. Knowing and perfecting basic rudiments is key in building efficient snare technique, speed, accuracy, and general ability. Another good tip is to read and write snare music every day. You will grow so much faster if you constantly challenge yourself in sight reading and music writing.

thanks, also, do you know of any sites that might help me with flams and rolls and things?

Start with the basics and also be really critical of what you are playing cause i know alot of new snare drummers think they are playing every thing in time and think they know what they are doing but in reality trhey are changing tempo or not even playing what they think they are. just use a metranome and ask somebody whos knows alot about sanre to luisten to you to make sure you are not cheatring yerself out of playing well. Good luck!

if you need serious help go to a music store and buy the book breeze easy method for drums 2

http://www.drumrudiments.com/

that has videos demonstrating all the rudiments

http://www.drumrudiments.com/

that has videos demonstrating all the rudiments

http://www.drumrudiments.com/

that has videos demonstrating all the rudiments

sorry about that triple post, my mouse is messed up and must have registered the click weird

Ive been playing snare for about 2 years now, my tips are

Work on basic rudiments. Ive been using this site to help me learn them http://www.pas.org/Resources/rudiments/rudiment.pdf

work on a simple solo piece (preferably an old civil war style where the piece is more rudimental) try the conneticut halftime by pratt.

Practice practice practice. If you know anyone who can help you with your technique, ask them.

Ive been playing snare for about 2 years now, my tips are

Work on basic rudiments. Ive been using this site to help me learn them http://www.pas.org/Resources/rudiments/rudiment.pdf

work on a simple solo piece (preferably an old civil war style where the piece is more rudimental) try the conneticut halftime by pratt.

Practice practice practice. If you know anyone who can help you with your technique, ask them.