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introduction

I have created this website to further the art and science of rudimental snare drumming. On this website, you will find a large collection of free snare drumming music. The variety of snare drum sheet music that is offered will attempt to cover all aspects of modern snare drumming; everything from basic techniques (velocity and Moeller strokes) to hybrid flam rudiments and stick tricks.

snarescience sponsorship program

In an effort to support the advancement of rudimental drumming education, snarescience.com is offering a unique sponsorship program. Through this program, snarescience.com will provide practice mp3s (sound files normally available for purchase on the website) to the percussion instructor of the sponsored percussion group. The instructor will then be allowed to distribute the practice mp3s to the current members of the group. Please note that these sound files are not strictly designed for snare drummers. Tenor drummers and bass drummers alike can benefit from these practice mp3s.

If you are an instructor and are interested in this program, please download and complete the contract (word document) and contact me throught this website's contact form. Students: Please inform your instructors of this opportunity if you think it would benefit your line.

snarescience exercise mp3s

  • Transform your computer or mp3 player into an advanced practice tool with snarescience exercise mp3s!
  • Practicing along with this audio is THE BEST way to quickly improve your rhythmic interpretation, timing, and consistency, all for a fraction of the cost of an advanced metronome or drum machine.
  • Here is a tutorial for setting up the exercise mp3s on your computer or ipod
  • Here is an example of the two practice modes using the triplet grid exercise
  • The audio files (usually 8-10 files per exercise, each with a different tempo) are priced at $1.00 per exercise.
  • Mailing list members have access to download two exercises of their choice for free! If you have signed up for the mailing list, check your email for details on this offer.

practice guide

I have put together a 6-section practice guide that is exclusively available to mailing list members. The practice guide covers the following topics:

  1. Self assessment
  2. Setting goals
  3. Planning and scheduling
  4. Create your practice space
  5. Good practice habits
  6. Example goals and practice schedule

Sign up for the mailing list for your free download link. Remember, your email address will be kept private and will not be sold to spammers. Also, you can remove your email from the list at anytime.

recent updates

5/15/2008 - New exercise video

I added a video for the flam accent breakdown exercise

1/24/2007 - Site updates

I added the forum link into the navigation bar (top left) and the sponsorship section on the main page. (above)

1/23/2007 - New RCC snare break

RCC 2006 break transcribed by snarescience forum members DarkShadyTurtle and PanasonicYouth. Major Props!