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What do wood hoops do on a snare?
The wood hoop does warm up the drum and makes for some great cross stick sounds. Rim shots sound seriously fat.
What do wood hoops do for drums?
Hoops and heads are a team. Their job is to affect the overall sound and feel of the drum, regardless of the shell construction. If you're aiming for the maximum dynamic range—lots of sustain associated with a colorful, open sound—then flanged hoops are a good choice.
What causes a snare drum to ring?
If you play acoustic drums, you know snare buzz is a fact of life — it's simply part of the sound. All of the drums and cymbals feed off of each other to create the natural sound of a drum kit. ... These come from other instruments and sound sources around your kit and cause snares to buzz.
