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.
New Snarescience Merchandise!
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Now Playing - New Instructional Videos!
The April video release schedule is as follows:
- April 5th: Buzz Diddle Grid - Nick Edwards
- April 8th: RHYTHM OF CONSCIENCE no.1 - Nick Werth
- April 12th: Mini Three - Colin Pagel
- April 19th: 16th Note Timing Excercise #1 - Taylor Sexton
- April 22nd: RHYTHM OF CONSCIENCE no.2 - Nick Werth
- April 26th: Add-A-Flam - Kevin Troyanos
Last Month's Videos:
- 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 - Ryan Wold
- March 29th: fivelet grid - Ryan Wold
recent snarescience.com discussion
- If your Atheist watch these by Distractingmoose (10:19am CST, September 6)
- Blue Stars 2011 by BSBottom5 (10:16am CST, September 6)
- Full stick taping? by ebbenezer66 (10:12am CST, September 6)
- The Official Random Chat Topic by JLbluefan09 (10:09am CST, September 6)
- #4--a random lick. by nickstix91 (10:08am CST, September 6)
drum corps international news
- DC-eye: Flashback Friday 1978 Blue Stars (December 31, 1969)
- Corps news and announcements (December 31, 1969)
- 2011 World Championship Super 3 Tickets (December 31, 1969)
- DC-eye: Don't try this at home (December 31, 1969)
- DC-eye: On the move (December 31, 1969)
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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