If you decide you are interested in buying this snare please use my Sweetwater link as shopping via my links helps to support my channel. sweetwater.sjv.io/OrYODN
Wow thank you so much for the kind words, and thank you for watching. As I’m telling everyone if you like my vids, the Super Thanks button is now available on my YT vids to tip for the tips. If you want more in depth drum tuning lessons, I have a whole website of step by step lessons that get deep into interval tuning. Please check it out at www.kennysharretts.com/ppv-only-page?wix-vod-video-id=52933c2de4d242879ea545e25b17a214&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kn2dgsdc
As soon as you said the "Superstition" sound and the snare sounded exactly like it, I knew this was going to be good. Best snare tuning video I've seen!
Thank you very very much for the kind words. I had fun making this video. I hope you find it helpful. More on the way soon. Please like, share, and subscribe, AND thank you for watching.
Man, . Every time. EVERYTIME i watch one of your vids, I barely get 10 seconds in and if my day sucks, it generally gets interrupted by awesomeness and laughter and also amazing concepts for our collectively loved instrument. Cheers again man. Thank You. :)
@@KennySharretts Yay for that! :) It is my pleasure man. ( And again, Thank You! ) Actually just found out about your tuning lessons yesterday. I recently went a little bananaballz and grabbed a few snare drums, one an LM402, a Peace brand 12 Lug steel piccolo and a 'from bare-shell' project 14 x 5.5 I completely built up myself. (went with a set up similar to the super sensitive as far as the snares.. ). But it would be great to schedule something in the near future, if you're still doing that. Especially as I (and everyone else) is mostly still stuck in a hopefully spore-free cage. For sure drop a line! and a pleasure to meet u. Cheers Kenny! jesse :)
@@KennySharretts Heya!! Excellent ~Thank You!!! Will do. As soon as I get a bead on when my roommates will be out of the line of sonic fire, I will Hit U UP! Thanks again man. Looking forward to it as well :) Cheers! jess :) ( My 5.5 I mentioned.. which with either a Diplomat, or a Studio X made for floor toms, has this odd Overall 'Low G' deep ring to it. As I glassed the inside of the shell as an experiment to brighten it up, I ended up running three, 1" inner rings of 1/16" boron ( a kind of soft rubber ) around the interior to try and dry it up a bit. When we chat I will show you what's goin' on with that particular beeotch. ;) Interesting beastie for sure. ;) Cheers again!! Lol
1:59 low tuning - reso head half step higher 3:54 low tuning - reso head a perfect fourth higher 5:19 low tuning - reso head a perfect fifth higher 5:29 same as above but with slightly tighter snares 6:42 medium level tuning - reso head half step higher 7:08 same as above but with moon gel 9:36 medium level tuning - reso head a perfect fourth higher 9:54 same as above but with moon gel 10:51 medium level tuning - reso head a perfect fifth higher
Thx snapascrew im actually going to make a “just the facts” version of this today for those who DON’T want to go on a journey. Lololol. That way you can watch how I do it or just get to it!! 🤗🤗 So glad you liked the sounds, and yes brother. . . The perfect 5th!!! My fave too.
@@KennySharretts Thanks, I honestly just wrote it out because I like to compare in real time - i definitely don't know why anyone wouldn't want to watch the full video!!!
snapascrew well I to be a bit of a chatty Cathy. Lolol but sincerely that was awesome as some people WANT to compare. Now I’ve got cue points to make the mini vid!! Lolol. I mean seriously you saved me some time for sure Lololol!
This is the first time I comment on TH-cam. You are the reason why I bought a Tama SLP 13"x7" snare! Thanks also for the recommendation on the snare skin and wires. You rock dude! Much love from the Philippines
Manuel Boschetti thank you so much. The more you practice the 2-key method the easier it becomes. Thank you so much for watching. Please share if you wish, and Subscribe if you haven’t already done so. 🙏🙏🙏
i remember getting a crash course drum tuning lesson on the last date of the Elvis Costello tour last year from this guy while working as a stagehand. It was awesome thanks for a great day Kenny!
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and you have automatically become one of my favorite drum people 😂 Your style is just pure entertainment, and the knowledge in your content is AMAZING. 10/10 would hire as tech or just hang out with
Awesome! Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. For more in depth tuning lessons please visit www.kennysharretts.com to up your tuning skills, AND help to support my channel. 🙏🙏🙏
timurhan t meee too brother. ESPECIALLY this one. When I heard it out on tour with Janet Jackson I was floored. So I HAD to get one! 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the kind words, and for watching. Please as always Like, Share, and Subscribe 🙏
Best Tuning Videos ever. Kenny unfolds the Mystery of Tuning for us in all of his Spots. Sinne i Go the Kenny-Method my Drums Sounds hi class. Thanks for your advices, Kenny !! Greetings from Germany !
Your videos and your advice and your personality are so awesome man! Love your videos! I’ve been playing for a long time and still learn from great musicians such as yourself! Thank you for putting the time in to help out others man!
@@Danfromoverthere Thank you sir. I'm about to release a Patreon Channel where I will going deeep with full step by step guides. Please keep an eye out for it.
Just picked up that exact snare almost a year ago, by far my favourite. Can't wait to try these tunings. Added bonus that I also use the same heads and wires already :)
I've been thinking about doing a video like this because anytime I try to teach someone how to tune a drum they tell me all about how they been playing for 50 years. Usually it's not near my drums for them to hear but it always turns into me having to listen to some seriously bullshit sounding drums all night. I think doing a video would be a little easier to get a point across without the "well I've been"... Cool videos Kenny, not a lot of people even understand tuning to this extent and most people that do, don't want to share so I appreciate what you got going on. Talking all about it.
Wizzle duuuuude! I can’t believe I missed a comment from you. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ Agreed on the “Ive been doing it for . . . Years” deal, but one thing I’ve learned from that statement keeps me thinking straight as a tech. It’s not about me, it’s about the drummer. I can tune em great all day long. If the player isn’t digging it? I suck 🤣🤣🤣 Thats when I try to take my theories/knowledge to find the best option for good tuning while giving the drummer what they like. That being said one of the main reasons I started this channel was for the exact reason you stated. Sick of dropping in a club, and having to hear awful sounding drums. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m reaching out y’all 🤣🤣🤣 Come to the good!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻Thx as always for commenting my friend.
@@KennySharretts yessir I did and I will apply these techniques and I just watched your video on the tuning of Lil John’s kit the tones that you tune to in B yessir she was singing nicely. I’m studying ✊🏾✌🏾
Ain’t gonna lie. One of the best purchases I’ve ever made. Thank you for the kind words, and for watching. Please check out the Sweetwater link in the video description if you are thinking of getting this snare. 🙌🙌
@KennySharretts you just make it look so easy getting such great tones - would love some more drum dial settings in these vids just in case our pitch isn't as solid as yours!
@@nickbutler4809 I totally started adding drum dial settings in later vids. Check out my Rogers Covington Vid. Please check out my website www.kennysharretts.com for step by step lessons that include drum dial settings for all the tunings in the vids.
This was actually a VERY interesting video! I feel like lately everybody is suggesting to just crank the bottom head up and leave it like that. Very interesting to hear that you totally can get away with not doing that ;-) Also I found this video because Im considering buying that snare. There is just something about 13" Snares...
Yeah sometimes too tight of a bottom head IS the problem. 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. Please Like, share, and subscribe if you wish.
That makes me happy to hear. Please note that ANYTIME you are struggling with a drum please hit me up for an online tuning lesson. The methods I’ve developed will help you never struggle again with ANY drum. Thank you for the kind words, and for watching.
Mário Štaubert wow thank you so much for the kind words 🙏 It’s an amazing drum right??? I’ve been using this as my side snare and my 6.5” Dynasonic as my main snare, and I’ve never been felt more complete tone wise as a drummer. Thank you for watching, and for commenting. 💪🏻
TotalEvo7 duuude. I totally suck for missing this post. To answer the question it’s the same method as in this video. th-cam.com/video/-zmLzLHWa5k/w-d-xo.html Just treat the second strainer like a solid butt plate. Set BOTH strainer dials to JUST ABOVE the middle setting, install with the strainer engaged, and follow the steps in the video. Thank you so much for watching, and commenting. Sorry for the delayed response. Sometimes comments get buried in the feed.
I love a 13 inch drum, or snare... Perfect drum sound/size, but always wanted 14 becuz there's more head for brushes. Im not all that good on brushes... A lot of traditional jazz players stay with 14s too... Happy Thanksgiving!
Really enjoyed this video thanks. I have a 12 " pearl sensitone that doesn't wanna be friends unless it is cranked up.Any tuning suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🙂
This I understand. Depending on what you want from the drum try 1. Using smaller turns as you tune down to explore the “medium tuning” range of the drum. I just released a vid discussing this topic using a 13” snare. 2. Try a thicker head. I have an HD Dry on my 12” snare I use for acoustic gigs. I have it tuned low w/ 2 moon gels on it. Sounds like Motown central, with non rim shot stick strokes. Same when I use Pro Mark Hot Rods or Broom Sticks. Thank you so much for watching.
Hey Kenny your videos are a blast to watch and you’re a great educator! Just curious, how would a 13”x7” drum compare to say a 14x5 or even a 15x4?? How do width and depth affect the sound of a snare drum in particular? Thanks you rock!!!
To me it’s the spread of the “sound”, and the “beef” of the tone. A 7” x 13” will tend to be tighter in sound at any tension than say a 4” x 15” , BUT the depth might give it a bit beefier tone. Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching.
It won't be a G-maple but I'll be having a 13x7 custom birch shell made for me, having this knowledge now is going to be fun messing around with the tuning
Kenny great video brother! Tama's offerings are just the best in the industry to me. I can't wait to make the switch from Ddrum(which I've had a good experience with). Tama's Bubinga and Walnut and now Kapur drums though are just outstanding! Anywho just wanted to say I appreciate what you're doing man and keep it going!!
AG Drummer and I just wanted to say thank you for the kind words, thank you for watching, and i’m truly sorry it took me a year to reply. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ sometimes comments get buried in my feed. Agreed that the Tama Walnut kits are amazing. Be well my friend.
Great stuff Kenny (Great name BTW!😊)... I've got a Mapex Black Panther Blaster 13x7" snare and I've never taken the time to detune it to low and phat. Good to see it can be done and done well. I tune mine Church tight. Got to sacrifice some body (NOT "somebody" 😉) to get there but love that POP!. Keep these longer vids comin. Much better than 4m.
EastBay MauiBoy That Drum sounds AMAZING at church tight, but had so much more to give that I simply had to make this vid showing other tuning options. Thx so much for watching
Kenny... you da man! Love the in-studio and from the road segments. I seem to be able to shift kits to others, but NOT my snare drums! Pearl 14 x 6.5 (free floating c/w both maple & brass shells) Pearl 14 x 5 metal chrome (circa 1970 and very first snare!) Pearl 14 x 4 maple (John JR Robinson signature) Pearl 10 x 4 maple (from my Rhythm Traveller 'Pod' kit)... Pop! Ayotte Custom 14 x 7 (30-ply maple)... dude the bearing edge on this is sick... shell is like 1-1/8" thick... Yikes! Ayotte Custom 14 x 5.5 (circa 1981 Prototype, 1 of maybe 10 ever made)... signed by the man himself right here in Vancouver, BC Canada
Great video! I got a 13” and love it because I am short and I mean short like I’m a Hobbit! And it fits perfectly between my legs. I really enjoy your videos. They’re informative and fun!! Thank you for taking the time to making them!
Haha, you sir are very funny and informative so thank you for that! One question: do you think it is necessary to have exact equal tension on each lug, kinda like tapping the sides and getting equal pitch note from each side? I’ve seen a lot of people do that but seems like you didn’t do that and still sounded really good.
Lol I always use that method to balance a head, but once balanced when I use the two key method the tension rods stay relatively balanced going up or down in tuning. IE you don't have to do that as much. In this vid I didn't go as deep on the lug to lug tuning technique. Thank you so much for watching, and for commenting.
Hi Roy. In this vid I used an Evan’s HD Dry, and the stock 300. The wires are stock Tama if I remember correctly OR they are Custom Pros. Wat he’d a bit of your vids. Nice press rolls. Thank you for watching sir.
Hi Kenny, I have a question I have a Ludwig superlight 14x5,5 and I love my snare tuned like Bonham and Peter criss kinda sounds how could I get that type of sound out of it?
There are definitely several ways to go about it for a 5.5 vs 6.5 but it’s achievable for sure. If you want to get that snare dialed into a Bonham sound, please hit me up at kennysharretts.com to see if a private tuning lesson will fit the bill. 🤘🏻 Thank you for watching, and commenting. 🙏
Hi. I own this snare, a Starphonic bubinga, but the Straclassic B/B one, has some issues, like not be able to turn the bottom lugs enough, so it can't pop. Is that a build issue? I suppose it needs shorter ones so I can cranck the bottom.
I’ve had a few snares in my life that did not have enough clearance to really tighten up the bottom head. It usually was a build issue. That being said those snares had their space that sounded great. Maybe not what you wanted, but still great sounding. Thank you for commenting, and watching. 🤘🏻
I have this snare and love how you tuned it in high tuning. I know you turn by ear but is it a way to get drumdial reading on this so I can tune my g maple as close to what you tuned yours? I’m not the best at tuning.
Alas I don't have the DD reading for that session as I just recently started marking DD settings down for my viewers who use the tool. I didn't even have one of them when I shot this video. I always tune my drums by hand/ear. Now I have a DD to take settings for the viewers so they can get a great sound too. I will say if it's the perfect 5th at C/G you speak of it is a C4/G4 if that helps. The next time I whip the drum out, I'll try to check those settings. Thanks for watching, and commenting.
Amazing video , thanks Kenny. Question sir… I’m tuning my 13” sq2 snare and because of the shaved down “snare bed “in the shell the four lugs closest to the wires are always lower pitched unless I over compensate and crank them. How should I approach that? Please and thank you
I tend to see how they sound cranked to equal pitch to see if I can get the pop I want. If it sounds good that way, however, AND minimal sympathetic snare buzz, then I'd leave it, and go play it. LOL! Thank you so much for watching, for the kind words, and for commenting.
Kenny, you sexy bastard, great video, i love 13 snares and have been looking at this one for awhile actually. what do you think of Canopus snare wires im thinking about getting a set of them.
Darcy 809 if you want a nice dry, warm sound, then Canopus is a good set of wires for you. I’m a Puresound guy myself! Love the custom Pros, and the twisted
How much do you take into consideration the snare bed profile when replacing snare wires? The reason I ask is you said those custom 24s were a little wider.
In general 20-24 strand wires fit fine within the snare beds of most snares. The challenge comes when you put a 40 strand on. LOL! Then you must be extra attentive to how it sits at the snare bed.
Hi Kenny, I’ve had this snare for about 5 years. I’ve bought and sold many others along the way and the 13” G-Maple is still my favorite. Have you tried any other snare wires on it? I’m finding that the custom pro 24 strand creates too much sympathetic buzz no matter how I tune the snare. The stock wires are much less buzzy but I don’t like the overall sound as much. I was thinking of trying some blasters. Thoughts? Thanks for the great videos!!
After playing the Tama G-Maple for a while, I bought one of the Benny Greb signature snares. I ended up selling it because I prefer the G-Maple, and it’s less than half the cost!!
So ive got the 14x6 gmaple. What kind of heads would you say to steer away from? I think 2 ply would sound great on it, but dont wanna go too thick and have to kill the drum to pull anytbing out of it. Got any recomendations?
2 ply would sound great. So either an Emp or G2 should do. I will say having a touch off tone control with an inlay ring or a dot on a single ply is also awesome for those who like an open tone such as a Genera coated, a Power Center Reverse Dot (Evans) or a Controlled Sound coated (Remo) should sound epic on this snare. Finally an HD dry is a great way to go but it’s a bit of a haircut. Thank you for watching, and commenting.
@@KennySharretts I'm looking at trying the UV2 or ec2 reverse dot on it. Good to know 2 ply won't be a bad decision! Thanks for the awesome video and the response!
What does Tonic mean? A German like I am only uses Gin to go along with it. And I am still not sure what's the first step of changing heads. Some say you need to put all heads to a real high tension, then loosen it up and start tuning it. Isn't the same effect when just tuning it and then press on the head and then fine tuning it or does the very high tension have another effect I am not thinking of? Love your videos man. Short, funny, informative.
Thx for watching, and commenting. I use the term “tonic” to refer to the root note of the key of the song, or the in this case the root note of the interval i’m using. For example if i’m tuning a drum to a major third using C as my root note C is tonic and E is a major third above it. As far as the stretch goes some say it doesn’t make a difference to do the high tension where as I KNOW it does. Watch my 2 vids “head change, and the perfect 4th”. Always use that method, and you will always win. 🤣🤣🤣🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@@KennySharretts man thanks a lot! Tuned them up today, they siiiing😄👍 also very trivial game changer: knowing the bottom heads give the note!! Thx for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍
For all around sound the 13” x 7”. The depth adds body. A 13” x 5.5” tends to work best for that gunshot side snare. That being said, I have a custom GK Drums 13” x 6” maple that is a killer all around snare. Thank you so much for watching, and commenting.
Subbed! Thanks for this! I feel like I've hit an impasse with the tuning of my 80's Slingerland Radio King snare which I just know shouldn't be the case. Imma try these techniques. One (probably stupid) question though...do you need to use two drum keys when doing this? Again, thanks for this!
Howdy. First thanks for the kind words, and for watching. I’m glad the vids have helped you. 🤗 I’m getting back into Skype lessons so now is a good time. My rate is $50 an hour and I’ll prorate 1/2 hours after the first hour. If you sign up right now for a lesson through my website I’m running a discount for the first hour $40.
I can’t say it wont do the trick. I love Genera Dry’s Controlled Sounds coated, Power Center or PS77’s on this drum as well. Thx for watching, and commenting.
We’ll do consider if you will that I made this video in like 2015/16, yet all the tuning tips are still as useful as before on any 13” drum. Moreover, although the vid is 7 years old you can still get this drum. Say maybe at Sweetwater for example. sweetwater.sjv.io/OrYODN
Would you recommend this drum? I play mostly metalcore music. I search for a warm, full and cracked sound. I've always played metal snares but I just seem to miss the warmth I find. I prefer a medium high tension on my snares to still create some body. Loved the video, Thanks!
The gmaple is my favorite snare I own. And I have quite a few good snares. Primarily playing hard rock and metal and this is my GO TO snare. But I've got the 6x14
so im trying to tube my 13x7 pork pie snare drum. lots of oles in the sides. love the cracks and tunings of kennys snare here. im trying to use idrumtune pro app and a drum dial because i have trouble tuning by ear. will someone help me out please?
Kevin Kraft I will help you sir. Start with the tunings and tensions in this vid, then extrapolate up or down. Each tuning has DD and TB settings as well as pitches.
Kenny Sharretts awesome! Thank you. I tunes the batter (Evans heavy weight) to DD 89 and resonant 3mil to 79 and it sounds good so far. I feel like it’s very close now but something still seems weird. But it is singing now versus what it was doing... which it wasn’t doing anything close to music.
I believe this was an Evans HD Dry/300 combo. These tunings also sound great with Genera Dry, Power Center, Controlled Sound, and PS77 models. Thank you so much for watching, and commenting. As I’m telling everyone Super Thanks tips are now available on my vids to help support my channel. 🙏🙏🙏
You should change your name to the drum tuning ninja. I have that snare drum and feel the same way you do. Just perfect. I also have a star classic 6.5 X13 Maple custom order without reinforcing rings that I call my Steve Jordan on steroids.
I wish I could tune my Tama G maple the same as yours. As of now I use 2 ply on batter and the stock skin on the reso same as snare wires also stock. I couldn't achieve the tone as it is in here in your video. Send help. 😞
Benj Bamba it does take practice using 2 Keys. Also this is a fine moment to recognize the impact head choice, choice of snare wires, intervalic tuning, and wire tension can have on a drums sound. I too have the stock Evans 300 on the bottom in this video, but I did drop on a set of Puresound custom Pros for a bit darker sound. The Tama wires give me a brighter sound, although I’m dying to try a set of Puresound twisted 20 strand wires on this drum.
LOLOL Yes indeed, BUT also a totally different sound. The Dyna seems to be able to adapt to more styes, and rooms overall. One of my tuning students just used his Dyna on a metal gig, and it sounded great!! LOL! Generally I use my G-Maple as a side snare tuned high, or as a main snare for outdoor gigs with dance/funk bands. Dyna Everywhere else. Thank you as always for watching, and commenting. HNY Roy.
Thanks Kenny. This is my new favorite snare drum. Played it at a funk gig last night and got lots of compliments. Any suggestion on a deep 14” wood snare for a throaty warm tone?
Kenny Sharretts Doing good my man. Great time to dig in and work on all all my snares. I set up a studio in my garage and have been learning how to use Audacity and my Zoom h4n. By the way you did lead me to my all time favorite wood snare; the McRee mesquite 14x7👍🏻
Sometimes it happens like that. On Stevie Wonder we had a 13” snare that sounded AMAZING tuned low so it became the “Motown” snare on the kit. Mind you we had 3 snares on the riser. Lol! Thank you for watching, and commenting.
I guess I don't see a point in browsing or selecting a video to watch on a specific topic because regardless of what you pick, you're watching some show about a guy trying to be funny selling soap.
Lol nothing being sold here brother. I use what I wish as I wish. I bought this snare after teching one on tour. Looooove it! So I figured since it was a popular snare from Tama I’d show some tunings. Love that drum. Thx for watching.
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Man this guy could tune a plastic bucket! I learn a lot from these, thanks for taking the time to do this
Namir thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching! I’m so glad the videos I do help you.
I never understood the perfect 4th and perfect 5th tuning until you sang DoReMi. Thank you so much! This video is a game changer!
Wow thank you so much for the kind words, and thank you for watching. As I’m telling everyone if you like my vids, the Super Thanks button is now available on my YT vids to tip for the tips. If you want more in depth drum tuning lessons, I have a whole website of step by step lessons that get deep into interval tuning. Please check it out at www.kennysharretts.com/ppv-only-page?wix-vod-video-id=52933c2de4d242879ea545e25b17a214&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kn2dgsdc
As soon as you said the "Superstition" sound and the snare sounded exactly like it, I knew this was going to be good. Best snare tuning video I've seen!
Thank you very very much for the kind words. I had fun making this video. I hope you find it helpful. More on the way soon. Please like, share, and subscribe, AND thank you for watching.
Man, . Every time. EVERYTIME i watch one of your vids, I barely get 10 seconds in and if my day sucks, it generally gets interrupted by awesomeness and laughter and also amazing concepts for our collectively loved instrument. Cheers again man. Thank You. :)
You made my day with these kind words. I try to have fun with the vids as I’m having fun making them. Thank you so much for watching.
@@KennySharretts Yay for that! :) It is my pleasure man. ( And again, Thank You! ) Actually just found out about your tuning lessons yesterday. I recently went a little bananaballz and grabbed a few snare drums, one an LM402, a Peace brand 12 Lug steel piccolo and a 'from bare-shell' project 14 x 5.5 I completely built up myself. (went with a set up similar to the super sensitive as far as the snares.. ). But it would be great to schedule something in the near future, if you're still doing that. Especially as I (and everyone else) is mostly still stuck in a hopefully spore-free cage. For sure drop a line! and a pleasure to meet u. Cheers Kenny! jesse :)
Indeed my friend. Just email me at kennysharretts@gmail.com whenever you are ready. I’ll be looking forward to it.
@@KennySharretts Heya!! Excellent ~Thank You!!! Will do. As soon as I get a bead on when my roommates will be out of the line of sonic fire, I will Hit U UP! Thanks again man. Looking forward to it as well :) Cheers! jess :) ( My 5.5 I mentioned.. which with either a Diplomat, or a Studio X made for floor toms, has this odd Overall 'Low G' deep ring to it. As I glassed the inside of the shell as an experiment to brighten it up, I ended up running three, 1" inner rings of 1/16" boron ( a kind of soft rubber ) around the interior to try and dry it up a bit. When we chat I will show you what's goin' on with that particular beeotch. ;) Interesting beastie for sure. ;) Cheers again!! Lol
1:59 low tuning - reso head half step higher
3:54 low tuning - reso head a perfect fourth higher
5:19 low tuning - reso head a perfect fifth higher
5:29 same as above but with slightly tighter snares
6:42 medium level tuning - reso head half step higher
7:08 same as above but with moon gel
9:36 medium level tuning - reso head a perfect fourth higher
9:54 same as above but with moon gel
10:51 medium level tuning - reso head a perfect fifth higher
winners for me are the perfect fifths 5:19 and 10:51 but obviously the low tuning perfect fifth at 5:19 is rad as fuck.
Thx snapascrew im actually going to make a “just the facts” version of this today for those who DON’T want to go on a journey. Lololol. That way you can watch how I do it or just get to it!! 🤗🤗 So glad you liked the sounds, and yes brother. . . The perfect 5th!!! My fave too.
@@KennySharretts Thanks, I honestly just wrote it out because I like to compare in real time - i definitely don't know why anyone wouldn't want to watch the full video!!!
snapascrew well I to be a bit of a chatty Cathy. Lolol but sincerely that was awesome as some people WANT to compare. Now I’ve got cue points to make the mini vid!! Lolol. I mean seriously you saved me some time for sure Lololol!
Could someone do me a favor and tell me the hertz batter head at Medium tuning?
Thank u very much in advance
Brilliant. What else needs to be said. This guy just has the knowledge and the spirit.
Wow. Thank you so much for the kind words, and thank you for watching.🤘🏻
This is the first time I comment on TH-cam. You are the reason why I bought a Tama SLP 13"x7" snare! Thanks also for the recommendation on the snare skin and wires. You rock dude! Much love from the Philippines
Awesome. I absolutely LOVE that drum. I'm glad you enjoy the heads, and wires as well. Thanks for watching.
I keep coming back to this video. Unreal how easy you make it look. True pro.
Manuel Boschetti thank you so much. The more you practice the 2-key method the easier it becomes. Thank you so much for watching. Please share if you wish, and Subscribe if you haven’t already done so. 🙏🙏🙏
So do i, i have just purchased the Tama gmaple kona maple burl snare, just waiting for it to come in the post, cant wait.
i remember getting a crash course drum tuning lesson on the last date of the Elvis Costello tour last year from this guy while working as a stagehand. It was awesome thanks for a great day Kenny!
Erik what up brother. Man thx for the kind words. I love to share knowledge.
I can listen to you tune drums all day...
Thank you so much for the kind words, and thank you for watching.
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and you have automatically become one of my favorite drum people 😂 Your style is just pure entertainment, and the knowledge in your content is AMAZING. 10/10 would hire as tech or just hang out with
Awesome! Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. For more in depth tuning lessons please visit www.kennysharretts.com
to up your tuning skills, AND help to support my channel. 🙏🙏🙏
@@KennySharrettsHappy to support! I just hit you up regarding a possible lesson. All the best!
Kenny. You are professional, passionate, and precise with your work. You know what the hell you are doing in every video. Greetings! from Toronto..
Thank you so for the kind words, and for watching. 🙏🙏🙏
I bought this drum and I'm tuning it up right now I love your video and I love how you respond to everyone, that's awesome due!
Thank you so much Rob. Yeah it's a killer drum. It's my pleasure to respond. Thank you for watching , and for commenting. Have fun with the drum!
Just got my first 13” Tama snare!! Glad I saw this video! Thank you!
Awesome. It’s a great drum. Thank you so much for watching.
I sooo appreciate this you can't believe. Big fan of deep 13" snares. Love it Kenny. Thanks a bunch!
timurhan t meee too brother. ESPECIALLY this one. When I heard it out on tour with Janet Jackson I was floored. So I HAD to get one! 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the kind words, and for watching. Please as always Like, Share, and Subscribe 🙏
Best Tuning Videos ever. Kenny unfolds the Mystery of Tuning for us in all of his Spots. Sinne i Go the Kenny-Method my Drums Sounds hi class. Thanks for your advices, Kenny !! Greetings from Germany !
Wow thank you so much for the kind words. Makes me smile. Truly glad the vids help.Thx for watching.
Your videos and your advice and your personality are so awesome man! Love your videos! I’ve been playing for a long time and still learn from great musicians such as yourself! Thank you for putting the time in to help out others man!
Thank you for the kind words and for watching. I’ll keep at it sir. 🤘🏻
@@KennySharretts are you kidding? THANK YOU for taking the time out to making these videos. They really help out and I’m sure not just to me!!
@@Danfromoverthere Thank you sir. I'm about to release a Patreon Channel where I will going deeep with full step by step guides. Please keep an eye out for it.
@@KennySharretts will do!
Just picked up that exact snare almost a year ago, by far my favourite. Can't wait to try these tunings. Added bonus that I also use the same heads and wires already :)
Barrett Nelson duuuude you will love it. It’s an amazing drum. Thanks for watching, and I hope these tunings help you find the sound you love.
with the perfect fifth tune my g-walnut is singing! thank you Kenny!
E. U. You are very welcome. Thank you for the kind words, and for watching. 🤘🏻
It's the tenth time I watch thid video. Super detailed.
Thank you and thank you. I tried to make it a path for success
Yeah it was actually a pretty good video
Thanks Kenny! Perfect 5ths for me. Also I tune my guitars in 5ths. I enjoyed it!
Sometimes the 5th is EXACTLY what is needed. LOL Thank you so much for watching.
That 5th tuning at the end opened up this drum
Yeah I like this drum at higher tunings. Thank you so much for watching, and commenting.
awesome I play a 13 x 7 maple snare on a daily basis. will reference this video for ideas when its not sounding so hot
Awesome. I hope it helps you dial the perfect sound. Thx for watching!!
I've been thinking about doing a video like this because anytime I try to teach someone how to tune a drum they tell me all about how they been playing for 50 years. Usually it's not near my drums for them to hear but it always turns into me having to listen to some seriously bullshit sounding drums all night. I think doing a video would be a little easier to get a point across without the "well I've been"... Cool videos Kenny, not a lot of people even understand tuning to this extent and most people that do, don't want to share so I appreciate what you got going on. Talking all about it.
Wizzle duuuuude! I can’t believe I missed a comment from you. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ Agreed on the “Ive been doing it for . . . Years” deal, but one thing I’ve learned from that statement keeps me thinking straight as a tech. It’s not about me, it’s about the drummer. I can tune em great all day long. If the player isn’t digging it? I suck 🤣🤣🤣 Thats when I try to take my theories/knowledge to find the best option for good tuning while giving the drummer what they like. That being said one of the main reasons I started this channel was for the exact reason you stated. Sick of dropping in a club, and having to hear awful sounding drums. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m reaching out y’all 🤣🤣🤣 Come to the good!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻Thx as always for commenting my friend.
Yessir that tuning method is amazing I will implement it thank you 🙏🏾 into what I do as well.
I'm glad you found it a useful technique. Thank you for watching.
@@KennySharretts yessir I did and I will apply these techniques and I just watched your video on the tuning of Lil John’s kit the tones that you tune to in B yessir she was singing nicely. I’m studying ✊🏾✌🏾
I had a OCDP 13 Chestnut ash snare and it's greats for tuning
Indeed. I just did a private lesson on an OCDP snare. Nice drums.
You are the man keep up the good work
Thank you for the kind words and for watching!
Another badass video with great tips!! Thanks Kenny!
Thank you and thank you so much for watching.
Help a lot !
Thanks Kenny 🙌🏻🥁
🙏🙏Thank you for watching.
Thanks for the video! How do I get the sound like 5:19 with Tunebot
Yeah! Sounds great man thanks for the info 🙏🏼👍🏼
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
Love your vids, very cool stuff...
Thank you for the kind words, and for watching. For more in depth lessons check out my website www.kennysharretts.com
Well I am sold, I need this snare!
Ain’t gonna lie. One of the best purchases I’ve ever made. Thank you for the kind words, and for watching. Please check out the Sweetwater link in the video description if you are thinking of getting this snare. 🙌🙌
@KennySharretts you just make it look so easy getting such great tones - would love some more drum dial settings in these vids just in case our pitch isn't as solid as yours!
@@nickbutler4809 I totally started adding drum dial settings in later vids. Check out my Rogers Covington Vid. Please check out my website www.kennysharretts.com for step by step lessons that include drum dial settings for all the tunings in the vids.
@@KennySharretts you are a legend
Kenny, just discovered your channel.. You're awesome.. I laugh every time you make that movie guy voice 😂🤘
Wow thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. Welcome aboard.
gonna get me one! great VIDEO, YOU CRACK ME UP!
Thank you Rob. I try to have fun. Thx for the kind words and for watching 🤘🏻
This was actually a VERY interesting video! I feel like lately everybody is suggesting to just crank the bottom head up and leave it like that. Very interesting to hear that you totally can get away with not doing that ;-) Also I found this video because Im considering buying that snare. There is just something about 13" Snares...
Yeah sometimes too tight of a bottom head IS the problem. 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. Please Like, share, and subscribe if you wish.
Hello Kenny! I've been struggling to get my maple 13"x5" DW with wood hoops to sound good. This video really helped a lot. Thanks!!
That makes me happy to hear. Please note that ANYTIME you are struggling with a drum please hit me up for an online tuning lesson. The methods I’ve developed will help you never struggle again with ANY drum. Thank you for the kind words, and for watching.
thx for perfect video i allready bough that drum and it s amazing. :D keep up doing this helpfull job KENNY
Mário Štaubert wow thank you so much for the kind words 🙏 It’s an amazing drum right??? I’ve been using this as my side snare and my 6.5” Dynasonic as my main snare, and I’ve never been felt more complete tone wise as a drummer. Thank you for watching, and for commenting. 💪🏻
Thanks man this is awesome !
Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching. I do love this snare drum.
Snare sounds really nice in all tunings. If you can, can you explain how to replace/adjust snares that have two adjustment knobs or two strainers?
TotalEvo7 duuude. I totally suck for missing this post. To answer the question it’s the same method as in this video. th-cam.com/video/-zmLzLHWa5k/w-d-xo.html Just treat the second strainer like a solid butt plate. Set BOTH strainer dials to JUST ABOVE the middle setting, install with the strainer engaged, and follow the steps in the video. Thank you so much for watching, and commenting. Sorry for the delayed response. Sometimes comments get buried in the feed.
I love a 13 inch drum, or snare...
Perfect drum sound/size, but always wanted 14 becuz there's more head for brushes. Im not all that good on brushes... A lot of traditional jazz players stay with 14s too...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Really enjoyed this video thanks. I have a 12 " pearl sensitone that doesn't wanna be friends unless it is cranked up.Any tuning suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🙂
This I understand. Depending on what you want from the drum try
1. Using smaller turns as you tune down to explore the “medium tuning” range of the drum. I just released a vid discussing this topic using a 13” snare.
2. Try a thicker head. I have an HD Dry on my 12” snare I use for acoustic gigs. I have it tuned low w/ 2 moon gels on it. Sounds like Motown central, with non rim shot stick strokes. Same when I use Pro Mark Hot Rods or Broom Sticks.
Thank you so much for watching.
Hey Kenny your videos are a blast to watch and you’re a great educator! Just curious, how would a 13”x7” drum compare to say a 14x5 or even a 15x4?? How do width and depth affect the sound of a snare drum in particular? Thanks you rock!!!
To me it’s the spread of the “sound”, and the “beef” of the tone. A 7” x 13” will tend to be tighter in sound at any tension than say a 4” x 15” , BUT the depth might give it a bit beefier tone. Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching.
It won't be a G-maple but I'll be having a 13x7 custom birch shell made for me, having this knowledge now is going to be fun messing around with the tuning
Awesome. Thx for watching, and I hope you find the vid helpful.
Kenny great video brother! Tama's offerings are just the best in the industry to me. I can't wait to make the switch from Ddrum(which I've had a good experience with). Tama's Bubinga and Walnut and now Kapur drums though are just outstanding! Anywho just wanted to say I appreciate what you're doing man and keep it going!!
AG Drummer and I just wanted to say thank you for the kind words, thank you for watching, and i’m truly sorry it took me a year to reply. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ sometimes comments get buried in my feed. Agreed that the Tama Walnut kits are amazing. Be well my friend.
No worries brother life happens right? You take care of yourself sir, we need more videos on drums from you!
AG Drummer 🙏🙏🙏
Great vid Kenny! You always do a great job!
Thank you so much!! Just trying to spread knowledge.
LOVE...THIS....DRUM!!!
Agreed. It’s an amazing drum. Thanks for watching.
Have your ever tried the Attack Baron batter head??
Great stuff Kenny (Great name BTW!😊)... I've got a Mapex Black Panther Blaster 13x7" snare and I've never taken the time to detune it to low and phat. Good to see it can be done and done well. I tune mine Church tight. Got to sacrifice some body (NOT "somebody" 😉) to get there but love that POP!.
Keep these longer vids comin. Much better than 4m.
EastBay MauiBoy That Drum sounds AMAZING at church tight, but had so much more to give that I simply had to make this vid showing other tuning options. Thx so much for watching
Kenny... you da man! Love the in-studio and from the road segments.
I seem to be able to shift kits to others, but NOT my snare drums!
Pearl 14 x 6.5 (free floating c/w both maple & brass shells)
Pearl 14 x 5 metal chrome (circa 1970 and very first snare!)
Pearl 14 x 4 maple (John JR Robinson signature)
Pearl 10 x 4 maple (from my Rhythm Traveller 'Pod' kit)... Pop!
Ayotte Custom 14 x 7 (30-ply maple)... dude the bearing edge on this is sick... shell is like 1-1/8" thick... Yikes!
Ayotte Custom 14 x 5.5 (circa 1981 Prototype, 1 of maybe 10 ever made)... signed by the man himself right here in Vancouver, BC Canada
Wow that is an incredible collection. 30 ply?? Dang that’s thick!
Dude awesome vid
Thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching 😀😀😀
Great video! I got a 13” and love it because I am short and I mean short like I’m a Hobbit! And it fits perfectly between my legs. I really enjoy your videos. They’re informative and fun!! Thank you for taking the time to making them!
Bro thank you so much for the kind words. I have a blast making them, so i’m glad you find them fun, and informative.
@@KennySharretts I definitely do and appreciate you doing them for the drumming community.
Haha, you sir are very funny and informative so thank you for that!
One question: do you think it is necessary to have exact equal tension on each lug, kinda like tapping the sides and getting equal pitch note from each side? I’ve seen a lot of people do that but seems like you didn’t do that and still sounded really good.
Lol I always use that method to balance a head, but once balanced when I use the two key method the tension rods stay relatively balanced going up or down in tuning. IE you don't have to do that as much. In this vid I didn't go as deep on the lug to lug tuning technique. Thank you so much for watching, and for commenting.
THE EYES OF TEXAS ARE UPON YOU!!
Austin Choate all the live long day!! Lol!
I really want this drum.
Philip Ellis I really want to stop missing comments. 🤣🤣🤣 hope you are well my friend. This drum does rock!
Which heads and snare wires are you using here.
Are they the original ones that came with the drum..?
Hi Roy. In this vid I used an Evan’s HD Dry, and the stock 300. The wires are stock Tama if I remember correctly OR they are Custom Pros. Wat he’d a bit of your vids. Nice press rolls. Thank you for watching sir.
i´m loving your videos man!!!
Matias Almeida thank you so much, and thx for watching 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I'm from Argentina, and your tips and experiece hacks really blow my mind... such as the singing part lol cheers for you bro!!!
Hi Kenny, I have a question I have a Ludwig superlight 14x5,5 and I love my snare tuned like Bonham and Peter criss kinda sounds how could I get that type of sound out of it?
There are definitely several ways to go about it for a 5.5 vs 6.5 but it’s achievable for sure. If you want to get that snare dialed into a Bonham sound, please hit me up at kennysharretts.com to see if a private tuning lesson will fit the bill. 🤘🏻 Thank you for watching, and commenting. 🙏
Man, you´re crushing it. You have the magic touch, your drums always sound great!
JulianFernandez thank you so much for the kind words, and for watching!!
Badass tuning
Thank you so much. It’s a badass drum.
Hi. I own this snare, a Starphonic bubinga, but the Straclassic B/B one, has some issues, like not be able to turn the bottom lugs enough, so it can't pop. Is that a build issue? I suppose it needs shorter ones so I can cranck the bottom.
I’ve had a few snares in my life that did not have enough clearance to really tighten up the bottom head. It usually was a build issue. That being said those snares had their space that sounded great. Maybe not what you wanted, but still great sounding. Thank you for commenting, and watching. 🤘🏻
I put some additional washers on each screw. Thanks for feedback!
I have this snare and love how you tuned it in high tuning. I know you turn by ear but is it a way to get drumdial reading on this so I can tune my g maple as close to what you tuned yours? I’m not the best at tuning.
Alas I don't have the DD reading for that session as I just recently started marking DD settings down for my viewers who use the tool. I didn't even have one of them when I shot this video. I always tune my drums by hand/ear. Now I have a DD to take settings for the viewers so they can get a great sound too. I will say if it's the perfect 5th at C/G you speak of it is a C4/G4 if that helps. The next time I whip the drum out, I'll try to check those settings. Thanks for watching, and commenting.
Amazing video , thanks Kenny. Question sir… I’m tuning my 13” sq2 snare and because of the shaved down “snare bed “in the shell the four lugs closest to the wires are always lower pitched unless I over compensate and crank them. How should I approach that? Please and thank you
I tend to see how they sound cranked to equal pitch to see if I can get the pop I want. If it sounds good that way, however, AND minimal sympathetic snare buzz, then I'd leave it, and go play it. LOL! Thank you so much for watching, for the kind words, and for commenting.
@@KennySharretts Ok thank you! Appreciate it !
Kenny, you sexy bastard, great video, i love 13 snares and have been looking at this one for awhile actually. what do you think of Canopus snare wires im thinking about getting a set of them.
Darcy 809 if you want a nice dry, warm sound, then Canopus is a good set of wires for you. I’m a Puresound guy myself! Love the custom Pros, and the twisted
How much do you take into consideration the snare bed profile when replacing snare wires? The reason I ask is you said those custom 24s were a little wider.
In general 20-24 strand wires fit fine within the snare beds of most snares. The challenge comes when you put a 40 strand on. LOL! Then you must be extra attentive to how it sits at the snare bed.
@@KennySharretts or break out the file.
You're so awesome man! I just... LIKE you!
alejandro e 😃😃😃 thank you. I simply try to be myself. Blessings for watching my friend. 🙏
Hey Kenny, thanks for the great video!! Which custom pro snare wires did you use? 20 strand or 24 and brass or steel?
Thank you for the kind words. I used 24 strand brass for a bit warmer sound.
Hi Kenny, I’ve had this snare for about 5 years. I’ve bought and sold many others along the way and the 13” G-Maple is still my favorite. Have you tried any other snare wires on it? I’m finding that the custom pro 24 strand creates too much sympathetic buzz no matter how I tune the snare. The stock wires are much less buzzy but I don’t like the overall sound as much. I was thinking of trying some blasters. Thoughts? Thanks for the great videos!!
What you think about the Benny Grebb signature snare by Sonor ?
Alas I have not had the pleasure of playing one. But I do love his mini stacker hats from AA Meinl
Finally had the pleasure of playing one!! Absolutely phenomenal snare drum.
After playing the Tama G-Maple for a while, I bought one of the Benny Greb signature snares. I ended up selling it because I prefer the G-Maple, and it’s less than half the cost!!
Great on high tuning..👍🏿
Roy Beckerman thank you so much and thx for watching 🤘🏻
rim shots sound beautiful
Thank you, and thank you for watching. That drum is amazing, as is using, an Evans HD Dry on such said drum. Awesome!
@@KennySharretts found the same snare on craigslist for 160 may need to buy
At that price just get it! It's an amazing drum.
So ive got the 14x6 gmaple. What kind of heads would you say to steer away from? I think 2 ply would sound great on it, but dont wanna go too thick and have to kill the drum to pull anytbing out of it. Got any recomendations?
2 ply would sound great. So either an Emp or G2 should do. I will say having a touch off tone control with an inlay ring or a dot on a single ply is also awesome for those who like an open tone such as a Genera coated, a Power Center Reverse Dot (Evans) or a Controlled Sound coated (Remo) should sound epic on this snare. Finally an HD dry is a great way to go but it’s a bit of a haircut. Thank you for watching, and commenting.
@@KennySharretts I'm looking at trying the UV2 or ec2 reverse dot on it. Good to know 2 ply won't be a bad decision! Thanks for the awesome video and the response!
@@tyleradams6990 either of those will rock on this drum.
02:14 Wow! I can hear "superstitions" intro there! Great :D
Thank you and thx for watching
What does Tonic mean? A German like I am only uses Gin to go along with it. And I am still not sure what's the first step of changing heads. Some say you need to put all heads to a real high tension, then loosen it up and start tuning it. Isn't the same effect when just tuning it and then press on the head and then fine tuning it or does the very high tension have another effect I am not thinking of? Love your videos man. Short, funny, informative.
Thx for watching, and commenting. I use the term “tonic” to refer to the root note of the key of the song, or the in this case the root note of the interval i’m using. For example if i’m tuning a drum to a major third using C as my root note C is tonic and E is a major third above it. As far as the stretch goes some say it doesn’t make a difference to do the high tension where as I KNOW it does. Watch my 2 vids “head change, and the perfect 4th”. Always use that method, and you will always win. 🤣🤣🤣🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@@KennySharretts man thanks a lot! Tuned them up today, they siiiing😄👍 also very trivial game changer: knowing the bottom heads give the note!! Thx for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍
In your experience 13x5.5 or 13x7 for all around sound, crack, etc?
For all around sound the 13” x 7”. The depth adds body. A 13” x 5.5” tends to work best for that gunshot side snare. That being said, I have a custom GK Drums 13” x 6” maple that is a killer all around snare. Thank you so much for watching, and commenting.
Subbed! Thanks for this! I feel like I've hit an impasse with the tuning of my 80's Slingerland Radio King snare which I just know shouldn't be the case. Imma try these techniques. One (probably stupid) question though...do you need to use two drum keys when doing this? Again, thanks for this!
Heidi Heidiho awesome and thank you. You don’t have to, BUT it does help make it easier to dial in tones quickly.
Heidi Heidiho btw thx for watching 🙏
Hi Kenny! i want to take tuning lessons with you. I'm from Argentina. Just want to know costs, etc...thanks! YOUR VIDEOS CHANGED MY WAY OF TUNING!
Howdy. First thanks for the kind words, and for watching. I’m glad the vids have helped you. 🤗 I’m getting back into Skype lessons so now is a good time. My rate is $50 an hour and I’ll prorate 1/2 hours after the first hour. If you sign up right now for a lesson through my website I’m running a discount for the first hour $40.
kennysharretts.net/online-drum-tuning-lessons.html
i have a Mapex Hydro 13 x 7 ! So its a HD dry that ive got to put on it ? For a real fat crispy sound ?
I can’t say it wont do the trick. I love Genera Dry’s Controlled Sounds coated, Power Center or PS77’s on this drum as well. Thx for watching, and commenting.
@@KennySharretts ,allright ! Gonna try a PS 77 on this !! Thanks man ! I learned a lot by watching your videos here !!
Who’s here in 2023 gonna buy this! Any alternative or option that is available now in the market???
We’ll do consider if you will that I made this video in like 2015/16, yet all the tuning tips are still as useful as before on any 13” drum. Moreover, although the vid is 7 years old you can still get this drum. Say maybe at Sweetwater for example.
sweetwater.sjv.io/OrYODN
@@KennySharretts i got mine!! Hahaha now I want the low tuning.
What hz in tune bot?
Would you recommend this drum? I play mostly metalcore music. I search for a warm, full and cracked sound. I've always played metal snares but I just seem to miss the warmth I find. I prefer a medium high tension on my snares to still create some body. Loved the video, Thanks!
Dude I LOVE this drum!!! Thick, warm, but crack for days!!! Even at medium tensions. Thx for watching.
The gmaple is my favorite snare I own. And I have quite a few good snares. Primarily playing hard rock and metal and this is my GO TO snare. But I've got the 6x14
great videos you remind me of Jim Varney and Eddie Izzard
Lol I try to keep it fun. I’ll take those compliments. Thx for watching and for the kind words.
so im trying to tube my 13x7 pork pie snare drum. lots of oles in the sides. love the cracks and tunings of kennys snare here. im trying to use idrumtune pro app and a drum dial because i have trouble tuning by ear. will someone help me out please?
Kevin Kraft I will help you sir. Start with the tunings and tensions in this vid, then extrapolate up or down.
Each tuning has DD and TB settings as well as pitches.
Kenny Sharretts awesome! Thank you. I tunes the batter (Evans heavy weight) to DD 89 and resonant 3mil to 79 and it sounds good so far. I feel like it’s very close now but something still seems weird. But it is singing now versus what it was doing... which it wasn’t doing anything close to music.
DAT VOICE
Thank you 😊
does the tuning only apply to 13" snares?
No sir. It works well for all snares, but the tone will be different/lower on 14” or 15” snares. Thank you for watching, and commenting.
What heads were you using
I believe this was an Evans HD Dry/300 combo. These tunings also sound great with Genera Dry, Power Center, Controlled Sound, and PS77 models. Thank you so much for watching, and commenting. As I’m telling everyone Super Thanks tips are now available on my vids to help support my channel. 🙏🙏🙏
You should change your name to the drum tuning ninja. I have that snare drum and feel the same way you do. Just perfect. I also have a star classic 6.5 X13 Maple custom order without reinforcing rings that I call my Steve Jordan on steroids.
Thank you so much for saying that. 🤘🏻🙏 I try. Yeah those are both great snares. Thx so much for watching.
14x6.5 Ludwig LM402 looking for a medium sound but not too low but not too high
Brendan Reed try an A/E combo or a B flat/F combo
Kenny Sharretts thanks Kenny
I wish I could tune my Tama G maple the same as yours. As of now I use 2 ply on batter and the stock skin on the reso same as snare wires also stock. I couldn't achieve the tone as it is in here in your video. Send help. 😞
Benj Bamba it does take practice using 2 Keys. Also this is a fine moment to recognize the impact head choice, choice of snare wires, intervalic tuning, and wire tension can have on a drums sound. I too have the stock Evans 300 on the bottom in this video, but I did drop on a set of Puresound custom Pros for a bit darker sound. The Tama wires give me a brighter sound, although I’m dying to try a set of Puresound twisted 20 strand wires on this drum.
@@KennySharretts Do you recommend having 1 ply on the batter head?
Benj Bamba it all depends on what you like, and the sound you are going for.
@@KennySharretts I'd like to have the same as yours esp the perfect 5th
Benj Bamba I used an Evans HD Dry/300 and Puresound Custom Pros
Hey Kenny! What intervals would you recommend for a 13x3 piccolo snare?
Zenon Castro 1/2 step or 5th if it doesn’t choke out.
Kenny Sharretts wonderful thanks brother!
What bands/people did you Drum tech for before??
Preston Goss I’ve had the pleasure of working for Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Puff, Kelly Clarkson, Train, Melissa Ethridge, and tons more.
A lot less expensive than your Rogers Dynasonic and sounds great...
LOLOL Yes indeed, BUT also a totally different sound. The Dyna seems to be able to adapt to more styes, and rooms overall. One of my tuning students just used his Dyna on a metal gig, and it sounded great!! LOL! Generally I use my G-Maple as a side snare tuned high, or as a main snare for outdoor gigs with dance/funk bands. Dyna Everywhere else. Thank you as always for watching, and commenting. HNY Roy.
Thanks Kenny. This is my new favorite snare drum. Played it at a funk gig last night and got lots of compliments. Any suggestion on a deep 14” wood snare for a throaty warm tone?
Drummerbigwavedave dude I can’t believe I missed this post . Lol. I had such a blast in our tuning lesson. Hope you are well my brother.
Kenny Sharretts Doing good my man. Great time to dig in and work on all all my snares. I set up a studio in my garage and have been learning how to use Audacity and my Zoom h4n. By the way you did lead me to my all time favorite wood snare; the McRee mesquite 14x7👍🏻
Nysh n shimple.
🤣🤣🤣 IKR??!!! My allergies were a mess that day.
i made a 13 "x7" snare drum, i wanted a higher sound but it sounds better on low tuning.😭
Sometimes it happens like that. On Stevie Wonder we had a 13” snare that sounded AMAZING tuned low so it became the “Motown” snare on the kit. Mind you we had 3 snares on the riser. Lol! Thank you for watching, and commenting.
“we don’t want church tight *whispers*
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🤣🤣🤣totes!
I sell this drum three years back... still regret it :(
😔😔😔 you can always get one in the future. Thx for watching and commenting 🙏
This is one of those snares, you never want part with ..
Absolutely agreed on that one.
I guess I don't see a point in browsing or selecting a video to watch on a specific topic because regardless of what you pick, you're watching some show about a guy trying to be funny selling soap.
Lol nothing being sold here brother. I use what I wish as I wish. I bought this snare after teching one on tour. Looooove it! So I figured since it was a popular snare from Tama I’d show some tunings. Love that drum. Thx for watching.