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- What note should I tune my snare drum to?
- What frequency do you tune a snare drum to?
- What pitch is a snare drum?
What note should I tune my snare drum to?
Snare Drum Tuning
Most 14” diameter snare drums sound good with a fundamental pitch in the range of 3E to 3A#. Some drummers like to have the fundamental pitch of their snare in the same interval relationship as their toms while others like to set it independently; it's really a matter of personal preference.
What frequency do you tune a snare drum to?
We suggest trying a top head Tune Frequency between 220Hz and 340Hz for a snare drum. Try tuning the bottom head 1,33 to 1,5 times higher (but not higher than 400Hz).
What pitch is a snare drum?
Snare drum and bass drum
The thin, sensitive bottom (resonant) head is generally tuned higher than the batter head, to deaden the tendency for lengthy, ringing resonance. The resonant head on a 14-inch snare drum is tuned to a range of 330–391 Hz (E4 to G4), depending on the overall tuning of the drum kit.
