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.
Coming March 1st!
The March video release schedule is as follows:
- March 1st: 8 on a hand - Ryan Wold
- March 8th: Sanford - Nick Edwards
- March 15th: 8 on a hand with dynamics - Colin Hughes
- March 22nd: 32nd note single strokes - Neil Hoang
- March 29th: fivelet grid - Ryan Wold
For more details on the instructors, click here.
recent snarescience.com discussion
- 2010 PIO Standings by germmeetsworld (5:41am CST, March 10)
- 2010 WGI Predictions by AHSTenor93 (2:01am CST, March 10)
- What are you listening to at this exact moment by bhssnare (12:34am CST, March 10)
- Forte Drum and Bugle Corps by wturner901 (12:24am CST, March 10)
- IMAGE WARS by wturner901 (12:18am CST, March 10)
drum corps international news
- DC-eye: Front line firsts (March 8, 2010)
- Find a 2010 DCI Tour event near you (March 8, 2010)
- DC-eye: Flashback Friday 1972 Santa Clara Vanguard (March 4, 2010)
- Corps news and announcements (March 5, 2010)
- DC-eye: Perfect timing (March 4, 2010)
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.
- Newsletter members have access to download two exercises of their choice for free! If you have signed up to receive the newsletter, 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:
- Self assessment
- Setting goals
- Planning and scheduling
- Create your practice space
- Good practice habits
- Example goals and practice schedule
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